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Religious Congregations (Men)

1. Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I.)

Charism: A life of Intimate union with god and Ardent Zeal for the Salvation of Brethren. Founder : Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara.
Houses in this Diocese : 1) Ambazhakad - St.Theresa's 2) Azhikode - Mar Thoma 3) Elanthikara - St.Joseph 4) Chalakudy - Carmel Bhavan 5) Irinjalakuda - Christ 6) Kormala - Carmel Giri 7) Kuruvilassery - Snehagiri Bhavan 8) Pariyaram - C.S.R. 9) Pullur - St.Xavier

2. Franciscan Order of Frairs Minor Conventual(O.F.M.Conv.)

Charism : To live the Holy Gospel in Fraternity, Minority and Conventuality and to serve the Church in various forms of Ministry.
Founder : St.Francis of Assisi House in this Diocese : Puthenchira - Padua Franciscan Ashram

3) Order of Friars Minor (Capuchin)

Charism : Poverty, Simplicity
Fraternity Houses in this Diocese : 1) Elinjipra - Bethlehem Ashram 2) Vellarampadam - Dhyanashram

4) Vincentian Congregation (V.C.)

Charism : Preach Gospel to the Poor
Founder : St.Vincent De PaulHouse in this Diocese : Potta - Vincentian House

5) Salesians of Don Bosco (S.D.B.)

Charism : Love and are for the poor and abandoned youth
Founder : St.John Bosco
House in this Diocese of Irinjalakuda - Don Bosco High School

6) Malabar Missionary Brothers (M.M.B.)

Charism : Evangelise through humble service
Founder : Rt.Rev.Msgr.Zacharias Vazhappilly D.D.
Houses in this Diocese : Irinjalakuda - Assisi Ashram 2) Kuttikad - Karunalayam Ashram

7) The Order of the Discalced Carmelites (O.C.D)

Charism : Contemplation and Action
Founder : St.John of the Cross & St.Theresa of Avila
House in this Diocese : Potta - Sanjo Ashram

8) The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette

Charism : Reconciliation Founding event: Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette
House in this Diocese : Parakadavu - La Salette Bhavan

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