MONASTERIES AND CONVENTUALS
MOUNT CARMEL PROVINCIAL HOUSE, TRIVANDRUM
Mount Carmel Provincial House
Cotton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram 695 014
Tel. 0471 2337719
Fax : 0471 2328191
Email : mcphtvm@gmail.com
CARMELARAM THEOLOGY COLLEGE,
BANGALORE
Carmelaram Theology College
Carmelaram P.O., Bangalore – 560 035
Tel. 080-28439221, 28439661, 28440408
Fax.080-28439564
E-mail: carm@vsnl.net
Patroness
Founded
Archdiocese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
2007
Changanasserry
Members
01. Rev. Fr. Sebastian
Koodapattu, OCD
(Provincial)
02. Fr. Francis
Kunnelpurayidam, OCD
(Ist Councillor & Superior)
03. Fr. Joseph
Mecherithakidiyil, OCD
(IIIrd Pro. Councillor &
Provincial Bursar)
04. Fr. James Alakkuzhiyil, OCD
(IVth Pro. Councillor)
05. Br. Rockey Pallikkara, OCD
06. Br. Sebastian
Vettikuzhakunnel, OCD
07. Br. Sebastian
Indenthuruthil, OCD
08. Fr. Thomas Pulickiyil, OCD
(Deputy Manager
St. Joseph's Press)
09. Sebastian Perumbanani,
OCD
10. Fr. Thomas
Valliyampoikayil, OCD
11. Fr. Joseph Puzhakkara,
OCD
12. Fr. Alex Vadakkearackal,
OCD
13. Fr. Antony
Perumpallykunnel, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Thomas Myladil, OCD
(USA)
02. Fr. Mathias
Puthenpurackal, OCD
(Germany)
03. Fr. John Abraham Peackal,
OCD (Australia)
04. Br. Paulose Ikereth, OCD
(Italy)
05. Fr. John Vettamthadathil,
OCD (Germany)
06. Fr. Vincent
Moolanparambil, OCD
(Germany)
07. Fr. Kuriakose Kunnel, OCD
(Australia)
08. Fr. Mathew Manthottathil,
OCD (Germany)
09. Fr. Joseph Chalichirayil,
OCD (Australia)
10. Fr. George Chottupuram,
OCD (Italy)
11. Br. Sebastian
Indanthuruthil, OCD
(Nallathanny)
12. Fr. James Pulickachundayil,
OCD (Germany)
13. Fr. Thomas Palappurathu,
OCD (France)
14. Fr. Cyril Puthiyaparambil,
OCD (Italy)
Patroness
Founded
Archdiocese
St. Joseph
1954
Bangalore
Membes
01. Fr. James Niravath, OCD (Rector)
02. Fr. John Mangakulath, OCD (Master, First Councillor & Prefect of Studies)
03. Fr. Thomas Vadakkedath, OCD
04. Fr. Pascal Koroth, OCD
05. Fr. Abraham Thekkemury, OCD
06. Fr. Thomas Pulickal, OCD
07. Fr. Manuel Vallippalam, OCD
08. Fr. Francis Chittuparambil, OCD
09. Fr. Joseph Elamparayil, OCD
10. Fr. Jacob Vadakkel, OCD
11. Fr. Peter Thachethu, OCD
12. Fr. Mathew Thakadiyel, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Thomas Pulickal, OCD (AVP)
02. Fr. Varghese Kurisuthara, OCD (Rome)
03. Fr. Mathew Azhakath, OCD (Nirjhari)
04. Fr. George Vettikuzhiyil, OCD (AVP)
05. Fr. Antony Moonjelil, OCD (AVP)
06. Fr. Jose Thyparambil, OCD (Austria)
07. Fr. Peter Thachethu, OCD
(Nirjhari)
Theology Students:
Fourth years
01. Br. Gajula Prudhvi Rajesh (Joseph Prudhvi OCD)
02. Br. Ashok Topno (Anderw Topno OCD)
03. Br. Nelson Dung Dung (Nelson Vianney OCD)
04. Br. Vissannapalli Srinu (Jayaraju OCD)
05. Br. Dirisina Koteswara Rao (Anil Babu OCD)
06. Br. Albert Varghese (Albert Parambil OCD)
07. Br. Dipin N. Thomas (Joseph Nellickaseril OCD)
Third years
01. Br. Deric Sebastian (Paul Thekkanath OCD)
02. Br. Joseph Alex (Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD)
03. Br. Sunit Kumar Dung Dung (Dominic Dung Dung OCD)
04. Br. Augustine Aind (Augustine Aind OCD)
05. Br. Akash P.L (Joseph Kottakkallil OCD)
06. Br. Akhil Augustine (Mathew Azhakath OCD)
Second Years
01. Br. Romas (Br.Thomas Atwal OCD)
02. Br. Aseem Kerketta (Antony OCD)
03. Br. Alex Thomas (Alex Kalariparambil OCD)
04. Br. Bibin Sebastian (Thomas OCD)
First Years
01. Br. Ajith Johnson (John Venkittayil OCD)
02. Br. Nobin Joseph (Mathew Chollampuzhayil OCD)
03. Br. Vinil John (Joseph Adappoor OCD)
04. Br. Anuj Anid (Benjamin OCD)
05. Br. Christin George T.C (George Thurackal OCD)
06. Br. Emmanuel Jose (Emmanuel Jose OCD)
07. Br. Jithin Joseph E.J (Joseph Eattappurath OCD)
08. Br. Jiyo George Jose (George Parekunnel OCD)
09. Br. Linto Sunny (John Panamada OCD)
10. Br. Manish Aind (Maximillian Kolbe OCD)
11. Br. Manu K.J (Augustin Kallunkal OCD)
12. Br. Manu M.B (Skariya Mammoottil OCD)
13. Br. Pankaj Pal Minz (Polycarp OCD)
14. Br. Thomas (Thomas Masih OCD)
15. Br. Patras Kujur (Patras Kujur OCD)
Teresianum Rome
16. Br. Jacob Mookkilikkattu, OCD, (Rome)
17. Br. Uday Xalxo, OCD
Regency
01. Br. James Kochukunnumpurath, OCD
02. Br. Mathew Madathiparambil, OCD
03. Br. John Mukkidikkattil, OCD
04. Br. Sebastian Chennakattukunnel
05. Br. Thomas Kurisinkal, OCD
06. Br. Joseph Puthusseril, OCD
07. Br. Joseph Pathikkattil, OCD
08. Br. George Vettamthadathil, OCD
09. Br. Philip Kureekkattil, OCD
10. Br. Nirmal Trikey, OCD
11. Br. Niranjan Xalxo, OCD
12. Br. Amit Xaxa, OCD
CARMEL HILL MONASTRY, TRIVANDRUM
Carmel Hill Monastery
Cotton Hill P. O.
Thiruvananthapuram 695 014
Tel. 0471-2324404, 2335812
Fax: 0471-2328191
E-mail: carmelphilia@yahoo.com
Patroness
Bl. Denis & Redemptus
Founded
1902
Archdiocese
Changanasserry
Members:
01. Fr. Augustine Punnolil, OCD (Rector)
02. Fr. Antony Attuthundiyil, OCD (Master, First Councillor & Prefect of Studies)
03. Fr. Patrick Mootheril, OCD
04. Fr. Cyriac Neerakkal, OCD
05. Fr. Zacharias Varikamakkal, OCD
06. Fr. Peter Chakiath, OCD
07. Fr. Rockose Kolenchery, OCD
08. Fr. Kurian Alumkal, OCD
09. Fr. George Pulimalayil, OCD
10. Fr. Joseph Chakkalakudiyil, OCD
11. Fr. Antony Munjanattu, OCD
Philosophy Students
First Years
01. Br. Josekutty Moonnupeedikayil
02. Br. Francis Edakkalathur
03. Br. Joseph Chorappulliyil
04. Br. Bikky Ekka (Ranchi)
05. Br. Jose Kerketta(Ranchi)
06. Br. Roshan Kujur(Ranchi)
Second Years
01. Br. James Tharappel
02. Br. Chacko Moolekkattil
03. Br. George Parackal
04. Br. Sebastian
Edamanakunnel
05. Br. Joseph Muttathu
06. Br. Jestin Maruthummoottil
07. Br. Mark Kalarickal
08. Br. Mathew Kanivelil
Third Years
01. Br. Thomas Olickal
02. Br. George Ayithamattathil
03. Br. Atul Xalxo (Ranchi)
04. Br. Junas Burh (Ranchi)
05. Br. Halen Kujur (Ranchi)
06. Br. Alok Barla (Ranchi)
CARMEL ASHRAM, KALADY
Carmel Ashram
Okkal P.O.
Kalady– 683 550
Tel. 0484-2462493, 2466393
E-mail : ocdkalady@yahoo.com
Patroness
Founded
1982
Archdiocese
Ernakulam – Angamaly
Members:
01. Fr. Joseph Panathangy, OCD (Prior)
02. Fr. Martin Kurisinkal, OCD (Novice Master & First Councillor)
03. Fr. Joseph Mary Kuruvinapakuthiyil, OCD
04. Fr. Ignatius Ampat, OCD
05. Fr. Antony Puzhakkara, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Augustine Valummal, OCD (Muvattupuzha)
02. Fr. Varghese Padayadan, OCD (Germany)
03. Fr. Sebastian Valiyaparambil, OCD (Germany)
04. Fr. Ignatius Kunnumpurath, OCD (Italy)
05. Fr. Francis Aimanathil, OCD
(Italy)
CHERUPUSHPA ASHRAM, ETTUMANOOR
Cherupushpa Ashram
Thellakam P.O.,
Ettumanoor- 686 016
Kottayam Dt.
Tel. 0481-2790592, 2791927
E-mail: ocdettumanoor@yahoo.com
Patroness
St. Therese of Lisieux
Founded
1962
Founded
1962
Minor Seminary (2nd & 3rd Years)
Members:
01. Fr. Geroge Edappulavan, OCD (Prior)
02. Fr. Thomas Areekkal, OCD
(Director & First Councillor)
03. Br. Stanislaus Thuruthumalil, OCD
04. Br. Emmanuel Kaniyamparambil, OCD
05. Fr. Benedict Pulickattil, OCD
06. Fr. Joseph Arackal, OCD
07. Fr. Paul Thanippilly, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. John Kunnathumadappallil, OCD (Australia)
02. Fr. James Chalangady, OCD (Germany)
03. Fr. Geroge Ambalathil, OCD (Italy)
04. Fr. Mathew Vadakkedath, OCD (Italy)
05. Fr. Peter Kothampananiyil, OCD (Italy)
06. Fr. Mathew Kulathinal, OCD (Belgium)
07. Fr. Sebastian Nellankuzhiyil, OCD (Ireland)
08. Fr. Paul Mundackal, OCD(Bangalore)
09. Fr. Thomas Paul Kalapurackal, OCD IPhilipines)
SAN JOE ASHRAM, POTTA
San Joe Ashram
Panampilly Nagar
Potta P.O.
Thrissur – 680 722
Tel. 0480-2701020
Patroness
St. Joseph
Founded
1988
Founded
1988
Members:
01. Fr. Thomas Muzhuthettu, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Jerome Vadakumkara, OCD
03. Fr. Cherian Athalathil, OCD
04. Fr. Kurian Irupuzhickal, OCD
05. Fr. George Kurias, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Sebastian Padayattil, OCD (Italy)
02. Fr. Cyriac Thonikuzhiyil, OCD (Italy)
AVILA DHYANASHRAM, SENGULAM
Avila Dhyanashram
Sengulam P.O
Chithirapuram - 685 565, Idukki Dt.
Tel. 04865-263243
Patroness
St.Teresa of Avila
Founded
1982
Diocese
Idukki
Members:
01. Fr. Jacob Mundackal, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Mathew Vekathanam, OCD
03. Fr. Thomas Maniakkunnel, OCD
04. Fr. Johnson Thayyil, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Joseph Edappulavan, OCD (Philippines)
02. 03. Fr. Joseph Thekkeparavelil, OCD (San Juan Monastery, Amayar)
ST.TERESA’S MONASTERY, ERNAKULAM
St.Teresa’s Monastery
Banerji Road,
Ernakulam - 682 018
Kochi, Tel. 0484-2390081, 2397985
Patroness
St.Teresa of Avila
Founded
1905
Archdiocese
Ernakulam – Angamaly
Annexed toMalabarProvince
1940
Members:
01. Fr. Francis Kizhakemyalil, OCD (Prior)
02. Fr. Thomas Tharappel, OCD (First Councillor)
03. Fr. Tobias Thekkekurikattukunnel, OCD
04. Fr. Alexander Akkarakallanparambil, OCD
05. Fr. Michael Kottayarukil, OCD
07. Fr. Joseph Valummel, OCD
08. Fr. Thomas Maniyankerikalam, OCD
09. Mathew Kuzhinjalil, OCD
10. Fr. Thomas Kaduthanam, OCD
11. Fr. Joseph Thottappilly, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Varghese Chittuparambil, OCD (Spain)
02. Fr. Antony Areechalil, OCD (Germany)
03. Fr. Peter Kothampananiyil
(Italy)
CARMEL GIRI ASHRAM, RANNI
(Residence)
Carmelgiri Ashram
Varavoor, Pulloopuram P.O.
Angadyranny – 689 674
Pathanamthitta (Dt)
Archdiocese
Thiruvalla
Founded
1982
Members:
01. Fr. Antony Kunnathuparambil, OCD
02. Fr. Augustine Mundatt, OCD
03. Fr. Mathew Vadakkeparakunnel, OCD
04. Fr. Sebastian Thazhathukarimpanackal OCD
05. Fr. Immanual Pulickaparambil, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Augustine Poonelil, OCD (San Juan Monastery, Amayar)
02. Fr. Jacob Ettumanookaran, OCD (Portugal)
03. Fr. Thomas Maniyankerikulam, OCD (Nallathanni)
MOUNT CARMEL ASHRAM, PALA
Mount Carmel Ashram
Vellappad, Pala - 686 575
Kottayam Dt.
Tel. 0482-2211780
Patroness
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Founded
2000
Diocese
Pala
Members:
01. Fr. Paulose Vazhakala, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Eugene Kattookaran, OCD
03. Fr. Norbert Vazhayil, OCD
04. Fr. Justine Avanooparambil, OCD
05. Fr. Augustine Kizhakkeyil, OCD
06. Fr. Joseph Palatty, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Thomas Kulathinal, OCD (Kurinji)
02. Fr. Joseph Venattu, OCD (Portugal)
03. Fr. Mathew
Kunnumpurathu, OCD
(Belgium)
ADHYATMA VIDHYA PEETHAM
Carmelamram P. O
Bangalore 560 035
Tel. 080-28439223, 08055398330
Fax. 080- 28436564
E-mail: avp@vsnl.net
Patroness
St. Teresa of Avila
Diocese
Bangalore
International Institute of Spirituality
Members
01. Fr. George Vettikuzhiyil, OCD (Director)
02. Fr. Thomas Pulickal, OCD (Asst. Director)
03. Fr. Antony Moonjelil, OCD (Bursar)
LISIEUX CENTRE, MUVATTUPUZHA
Lisieux Centre
Mudavoor P.O.
Muvattupuzha
Ernakulam – 686 669
Tel. 0485-2811780, 2811437
E-mail: lisieuxcntr@sify.com
Patroness
Little Flower
Diocese
Kothamangalam
Pastoral and Vocational Centre
Members :
01. Fr. Augustine Valummel, OCD (Director)
02. Fr. Emmanuel Kaniyamparambil, OCD (Asst. Director)
03. Fr. Joseph Thekkeparavelil, OCD (Bursar)
Vocation Director
Address:
Fr. Thomas Kaduthanam, OCD
Lisieux Centre
Mudavoor P.O.
Muvattupuzha
Ernakulam – 686 669
Tel. 0485-2811780, 2811437
Mob: 9470989300, 8281700150
E-mail: lisieuxcntr @ sify.com
SAN JUAN ASHRAM, AMAYAR
San Juan Monastery
Chettukuzhy
Kochara P.O.
Kattapana 685551
Patroness
St. John of the Cross
Founded
2014
Diocese
Kanjirapally
Members:
01. Fr. Augustine Poonelil, OCD (Father-In-Charge)
02. Fr. Joseph Thottiyil, OCD
ELIAS MOUNT MONASTERY, NALLATHANY
Muringapuzha P.O.
Nalathany, Idukki
Tel. 0486 9288474
Patroness
St. Elias the Prophet
Diocese
Kanjirapally
Members :
01. Fr. Thomas Maniyankerikkalam, OCD (Father-In-Charge)
BENZIGER MEMORIAL SPIRITUALITY CENTRE (BMSC)
Cotton Hill P.O.
Thiruvanathapuram 695014
Tel.: 0471 2320702, +91 9400996373
Director
Fr. James Alakkuzhiyil, OCD
NIRJHARI, BANGLARU
Carmelaram P.O.
Bangalore 560 035
Tel.: 080 25741510, 25741511
Members:
01. Fr. Mathew Azhakath, OCD
02. Fr. Peter Thachethu, OCD
(Bursar)
ST. JOSEPH MONASTERY, KURUNJI
St. Joseph Monastery, Ramapuram Bazar
Kurunji P.O., 686 576, Kottayam Dist. Kerala
Tel.: 9496866491
Members:
01. Fr. Thomas Kulathinal, OCD
(Fr.-In-Charge)
MONASTERIES OUTSIDE INDIA
MOUNT CARMEL MONASTERY, TOWNSVILLE
Mount Carmel Monastery
398 Ross River Road, P.O. Box 6,
Aitkenvale, Townsville, Qld 4814
Australia
Tel.: 0061 747791404
Members:
01. Fr. John Kunnathumadappallil, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Kuriakose Kunnel, OCD
03. Fr. Joseph Chalichirayil, OCD
COLLEGIO SAN GIOVANNI DAMASCENO, ROME
Via Di Boccea 480, 00166 Rome. Italy
Tel: 0039 0677267127
Members:
01. Fr. Varghese Kurisutha, OCD
02. Fr. George Ambalathil, OCD
03. Fr. George Chottupuram, OCD (Bursar)
PARROCCHIA DI SANTA MARIA, VITERBO
Assunta in Cielo, Via Luciano Fosci, 4
Mobarzo - 01020, Viterbo, Italy
Tel: 0039761924266
Cell: 0039 0761924266
Members:
01. Fr. Cyril Puthiyaparambil, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Joseph Puzhakkara, OCD
03. Fr. Alex Vadakkerackal, OCD
SANTUARIO MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE, CALABARIA
Via Largo Santa Maria 1
870919 Spezzano, Albanese (CS), Italy
Tel: 00390981950686
Members:
01. Fr. Sebastian Padayattil, OCD
02. Fr. Philip Naduthottathil, OCD
MONASTERIES IN NORTH MALABAR
MOUNT CARMEL MONASTERY, KOZHIKODU
Opp. Malaparamba Housing Colony
Wayanad Road, Malaparamba
Kozhikode - 673 009, Kerala
Cell: 0091 9847302393
Email: northmalabar@gmail.com
Patroness
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Founded
2017
Diocese
Thamarassery
Members:
01. Fr. Mathew Thekkel, OCD
(Fr.-in-charge)
02. Fr. Joseph Vathallor OCD
03. Fr. Thomas Kappalumakkal, OCD
04. Fr. Thomas Nirappil OCD
(Italy)
MOUNT CARMEL ASHRAM, PERAVOOR
Mount Carmel Ashram
Peravoor - 670 673, Kannur Dt., Kerala
Tel.: 0490-2444595
Patroness
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Founded
1988
Diocese
Thalassery
Members:
01. Fr. Thomas Kuzhiyalil, OCD
(Superior)
02. Augustine Puthiyedathu chalil, OCD
03. Fr. Sebastian Areechalil, OCD
04. Fr. Joseph Puthuparambil, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Joseph Kalladayil, OCD (Germany)
AVILAGIRI ASHRAM, KOOMBARA
Avilagiri Ashram
Koombara Bazar P.O. – 673 604
Kozhikode Dt., Kerala
Tel.: 0495-277 333
Patroness
St. Teresa of Avila
Founded
1971
Diocese
Thamarassery
Members:
01. Fr. Joseph Payyappalliyil, OCD (Superior & Director)
02. Fr. Joseph Illikkal, OCD (Asst. Director of Aspirants)
03. Fr. Victor Mattapallil, OCD
04. Br. Mathew Kunnapillil, OCD
05. Fr. Mathew Valiyapoaraimbil OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Thomas Kurian, OCD (Spain)
02. Fr. Geroge Munjanattu, OCD (Germany)
03. Fr. Philip Naduthottathil, OCD (Italy)
04. Fr. Thomas Kappalumakkal, OCD (Kozhikodu)
PUSHPAGIRI ASHRAM, PANAMARAM
Pushpagiri Ashram, Karimpummel Road
Panamaram P.O. - 670 721, Wayanad Dt., Kerala
Tel.: 04935 220 110
Patroness
St. Therese of Child Jesus
Founded
1997
Diocese
Mananthavady
Members:
01. Fr. Joseph Plackel, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Cyril Karimundackal, OCD
03. Fr. Mathew Kottarathil, OCD
04. Fr. James Anatharackal, OCD
05. Fr. Mathew Kuzhinjalil, OCD
SAN JUAN ASHRAM, MANDAPAM
San Juan Ashram
Mandapam P.O - 671 326
Kasargod Dt., Kerala
Tel.: 0467 222 11 96
Patroness
St. John of the Cross
Founded
Diocese
Thalassery
Members:
01. Fr. George Mundaplackal, OCD (Superior)
02. Fr. Thomas Mannaparambil, OCD
Friars having Conventuality
01. Fr. Joseph Vathalloor, OCD (Kozhikodu)
02. Fr. Francis Kollarette, OCD (Germany)
JOSE BHAVAN, KODENCHERY
Jose Bhavan
Eroode, Koodathai P.O. – 673 573
Kozhikode Dt., Kerala
Tel.: 0495-223 60 43
Patroness
St. Joseph
Founded
Diocese
Thamarassery
Members:
01. Fr. Luke Varickamakkal, OCD
(Fr.-in-charge)
CARMEL SADAN, BELTHANGADY
Carmel Sadan, Laila P.O, Kakken
Belthangady-574 294, Karnataka
Tel: 08256-233 034
Patroness
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Founded
Diocese
Belthangady
Members:
01. Fr.Vincent Uthirakulath, OCD (Father-In-Charge)
02. Fr. Joseph Allumpurath, OCD
