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Bethany Congregation

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, popularly known as Bethany Sisters, was founded in Mangalore on July 16, 1921 by the late Msgr Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas, with four members viz. Sr Martha, Sr Clare, Sr Lourdes and Sr Gertrude to participate in the mission of the Church by responding to the prevailing needs of the times.
The Congregation was founded chiefly for the Catholic education of the rural poor, specially girls, teaching of Catechism in parish communities and schools, instruction of catechumens and neophytes, care of the children, the sick and the elderly. The Sisters are involved in pastoral, educational, social and medical apostolates according to the needs of the place. The Congregation started with 4 Sisters has at present 1383 members serving in 178 Convents all over India and Europe and Africa.
Like most of the Congregations, Bethany had a very simple beginning; however, it had noble ideals rooted in Indian philosophy. Self reliance, dignity of labour, simplicity of life, education in the vernacular and vocationalisation of education, focus on primary education and adult education, development of villages for the progress of the country and emancipation of women were some of the ideals that our Founder and the founding members upheld. ..read more ...

 

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Mary in the mystery of Annuciation

 

St Therese of Cild Jesus


Martha and Mary of Bethany

 

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Cause of the Founder

The delegates of the thirteenth General Chapter who met at Bethany Convent, Mangalore in 1998 deliberated to request the Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore to initiate the Cause of Beatification of the Founder, Mgr Raymond FC Mascarenhas.  ..read more

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“You are the light of the world" “You are the light of the world"
“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine that the people see your good works... more...

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Bethany Sisters Conclude 45 Years of Service in Berhampur Bethany Sisters Conclude 45 Years of Service in Berhampur
On 30th July 2024, a wave of gratitude and nostalgia washed over the Berhampur community as the Bethany Sisters concluded... more...

Inauguration of Laboratory and Launching a Comprehensive Home Nursing Courseat Karunamatha Health Centre, Gadenahalli Inauguration of Laboratory and Launching a Comprehensive Home Nursing Courseat Karunamatha Health Centre, Gadenahalli
In a significant stride towards enhancing health services and education, Karunamatha Health Centre, managed by Mother of Mercy Convent, Gadenhally,... more...

Bethany Convent, Sohlaper Mawpdang Meghalaya Inauguration and Blessing of New Building Bethany Convent, Sohlaper Mawpdang Meghalaya Inauguration and Blessing of New Building
The Lord has done great things for us, holy be His name! Mary our Blessed Mother acclaimed these words for the... more...

The Expansion of Bethany in the Diocese of Rourkela The Expansion of Bethany in the Diocese of Rourkela
The 193rd community of Bethany of Eastern Province was canonically erected at Brahmanmara in the Diocese of Rourkela, Odisha on... more...

Transformed by Love: A Journey of Spiritual Formation Transformed by Love: A Journey of Spiritual Formation
The ten wise virgins chosen by the Lord began their spiritual journey of deep learning in the portal of our... more...

New Provincial Team, Silchar Province New Provincial Team, Silchar Province
Silchar Province of Bethany Sisters has a change of guard as the first Province Administrative Team completed its first term... more...

Inauguration of Bethany Convent, Robertsganj, Diocese of Allahabad Inauguration of Bethany Convent, Robertsganj, Diocese of Allahabad
At the invitation of Most Rev Louis Mascarenhas, Bishop of Allahabad Diocese, Sr. Rose Celine, the Superior General in her... more...

INITIATION AT BETHANY NOVITIATE, BARASAT INITIATION AT BETHANY NOVITIATE, BARASAT
With hearts full of hope and spirits buoyed with grace, the seven Pre-novices entered the threshold of the novitiate, ready... more...

Initiation of Affiliates, Sacred Heart Pre-Novitiate, Pakhal, Faridabad Initiation of Affiliates, Sacred Heart Pre-Novitiate, Pakhal, Faridabad
The initiation of 20 candidates from Northern Province (4), Eastern Province (7) Guwahati Province (3) and Silchar Province (6) into... more...

Beginning of a New Phase of Religious Life Beginning of a New Phase of Religious Life
“I have called you by name, you are mine (Is 43:1-2)”09 June 2024 was a day of great rejoicing as... more...

In Search of God In Search of God
The long-awaited day dawned for the 9 Pre- Novices from Northern, Eastern, Bangalore, and Southern Provinces who were initiated to... more...

Extension of Bethany Pre & Primary School building, Vikuge, Tanzania Extension of Bethany Pre & Primary School building, Vikuge, Tanzania
The feast of the Visitation of Mary on 31 May was an auspicious occasion, well chosen for laying the foundation... more...

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When we take our meals, our recreation, our rest etc. we should do it to please Jesus.

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