July 24th 1999 marked the dawning of the Glorious Era. The long cherished dream of all the members of the Lissiuex Province came to reality.
Rt. Rev. Dr.Frederik D’souza, the Bishop of Jhansi Diocese blessed the newly built formation House - Carmel Vidya Niketan at Judepur , Buda village of Jhansi. It was inaugurated by Rev. Mother Merina the Superior General of the Congregation of Teresian Carmelite. At the time of inauguration the Provincial OF Lissiuex province , Jhansi was Rev. Sr. Archana.
The land of the house was given by Rev. Bishop Frederik D’souza. Rev. Fr. Peter Parapullil supervised the construction from begin till the end. Rev . Mother Audry and Rev. Sr. Susy look after the construction work their tireless effort and hard work made the dream fulfilled.
Rev. Mother Audry was the first Superior of the house. Rev. Sr. Shobhanathe Novice Mistress, Rev. Sr. Monica the Postulant Mistress, Srs. Sandra & Juvanita the members of the community.The above sisters were the pioneers of the community. Rev. Fr. Sunny was the chaplain of the convent chapel.
First Novices of the formation house were following Srs. Elizabeth, Karuna, Saroj ,Aruna, Jwala, Soumya, Helena, Jasna, Freeda, & KochuRani.
The First Postulance were,Swapna,Jasmine , Andrews Mary, Nisha & Jyoti.and there were three domestic workers in the kitchen.
Many of the Fathers helped and donated the things and furnitures we need for the convent.Rev. Fr. Augustine, OFM Faters Delhi, Rev . Bishop Joseph Kaithathara were the main donators.Rev. Fr. Peter Espousti gifted a vehicle – Armada Jeep. With the immence grace and Blessings of God The Almighty and prayers of and good wishes of al well wishers the dream of a formation house was fulfilled.
After few years congregation started common formation in Judepur. Sisters from different provinces came here as the formators. There were good number of formees. Since last year 2024 common formation is being done here. At present we have three postulants of our own province .Rev. Sr. Aruna is the formator . Rev. Sr Pauline is the community Animator. Rev. Rose Angela, Rev. Sr. Rienet are the community members .Its house of prayer. We are co-operating with the parish priest and activities of the parish Church. We do house visits. And keeping a good relation with the neighboring communities and parishioners.Formees are participating in the competition and other Diocesan activities without being disturbed the formation.Our formees has received many prizes in Diocesan level competitions. Music classes and other spiritual classes were taken by the Fathers and sisters of our congregation.
Silver Jubilee of the house is celebrated on July 24th 2024.Celebration reminded us the struggle which took the pioneers and authority of that time. We thanked God the Almighty for the past 25 years.
By the grace of God we are continuing the spirit of our pioneers and trying our best to establish the Kingdom of God, and giving good formation, and exemplary life to the Formees.