The General Commissariat of the St Thérèse & St Albert in India gathered for its 3rd Chapter from 16-20February 2026, at Atma Darshan, Aluva, Kerala. The Chapter reflected on the theme: “Rooted in Christ, Renewed in Fraternity, Committed to Mission” (cf. John 15:5). 39 members serving in India and abroad participated. Also attending were Desiderio García Martínez, O.Carm. (Prior General), and Robert Thomas Puthussery, O.Carm. (General Councillor for Asia–Australia–Oceania.
In his address, the prior general underlined that the renewal of the Order begins with a return to the essentials of consecrated life—deep prayer, evangelical simplicity, authentic fraternity, and a contemplative spirit that sustains mission—while encouraging stronger formation, responsible consolidation of communities and ministries, on-going processes of reorganization, and the promotion of a safeguarding culture rooted in the Gospel.
Participants described the Chapter as a true celebration of fraternity, a moment of shared discernment in which the brothers reflected together on the challenges of the Commissariat and renewed their commitment to religious life and mission.
During the Chapter Fr Praveen Lawrence was elected Prior Provincial and Frs Justin Rojan Pazahmpilly, Jacob Roby Chackalaprambil, Jose Thomas Azhikakath and Pio Vishanth Varghese were elected to the Council.
We offer our congratulations to these brothers and our prayers for the success of their ministry of leadership in the Commissariat.
