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Diocese of Irinjalakkuda

APOSTOLIC OBLATES SECULAR INSTITUTE

Founder	Servant of God Bp. William Giaquinta
Founded	1950
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Servant of God Bp. William Giaquinta
Phone	0039-0687189963
Generalate	Largo Arbe-5, 00141- Roma
Provincial Superior	V. Rev. Sr. Leena Arackal A O

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ASSISI SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE (A.S.M.I.)

Founder	Msgr. Joseph K.W. Thomas, Kandathil
Founded	1949
Number of convents in diocese
l	-
Phone	0478-2393228
Generalate	Assisi St. Francis Generalate, Green Gardens, Cherthala P.O. Alappuzha - 688 524
Provincial Superior	V. Rev. Sr.Jaya Francis.

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BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF ST. LIOBA (O.S.B.)

Founder	Sr. Maria Benedicta Forenbach O.S.B.
Founded	1921
Number of convents in diocese
Mother Prioress	V. Rev. Sr.Asha Thayyil OSB
Phone	0484-2425226
Generalate	Ashir Bhavan Priory, Ahimsa Vihar Colony, Ayodhya Nagar P.O. Phase 3, M.P., Bhopal - 462 041
Provincial Superior	-

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CARMELITE MISSIONARIES (C.M.)

Founder	Blessed Francisco Palau & Quer O.C.D
Founded	1860-61
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V. Rev. Sr. Lila Rosa Ramirez Montes
Phone	-
Generalate	Superior General, Carmelitane Missionarie, Via del Casaletto, 115, 00151 Rome, Italy
Provincial Superior	V. Rev. Sr. Philomina Menezes

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CONGREGATON OF THE HOLY FAMILY (C.H.F.)

Founder	St. Mariam Thresia
Founded	1914
Number of convents in diocese	52
Superior General	V. Rev. Mother Annie Kuriakose CHF
Phone	9495581584
Generalate	Holy Family Generalate, Mannuthy - 680 651, Thrissur Dt.
Provincial Superior	V. Rev. Sr.Treesa Joseph CHF

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CONGREGATION OF THE MOTHER OF CARMEL (C.M.C)

Founder	St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Founded	1866
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev. Mother Grace Therese CMC
Phone	0480-2825371,2828617
Generalate	Mount Carmel Generalate, P.O. Thaikkattukara, Aluva - 683 106
Provincial Superior	: V.Rev. Sr.Vimala

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CONGREGATION OF PRESHITHARAM SISTERS (C.P.S.)

Founder	Fr. George Kochuparambil
Founded	1964
Number of convents in diocese
Sister General	V.Rev. Sr. Donna CPS
Phone	0484 2462473
Generalate	Preshitharam Sisters, Kalady-683 574
Provincial Superior	-

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CONGREGATION OF SISTERS OF CHARITY (C.S.C.)

Founder	Venerable Fr. Augustine John Ukken
Founded	1944
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Mother Rincy CSC
Phone	0487 - 2200272, 2201966
Generalate	Maria Bhavan, Kolazhy P.O., Thrissur (Dt.) - 680 010,
Provincial Superior	V.Rev.Sr. Lucina

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CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. MARTHA (C.S.M.)

Founder	Rev. Fr. John Kizhakoodan
Founded	1948
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Sr. Seby Rose,
Phone	0480-2751859, 2752145
Generalate	: Kripa Bhavan Generalate, Mannampetta, Varakara P.O. 680 325
Provincial Superior	Rev. Sr Jane Mary

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CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF NAZARETH (C.S.N.)

Founder	Abp. Mar Augustine Kandathil, Rev. Fr. John Pinakattil, Msgr. Mathew Mankuzhikary
Founded	1965
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Terezine CSN
Phone	0484-2452438
Generalate	Nazareth Generalate, Choondy, Aluva - 683 105
Rev. Sr. Ashly CSN	-

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CONGREGATION OF SAMARITAN SISTERS (C.S.S)

Founder	Msgr. Paul Chittilappilly
Founded	1961
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev. Sr. Alphonsa CSS
Phone	0487 - 2371685
Generalate	Holy Spirit Generalate, Samaritan Sisters, Mannuthy - 680 651
Provincial Superior	Rev. Sr. Rita CSS

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DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY (D.C)

Founder	St. Vincent De Paul & St. Louise De Marilla
Founded	1633
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Sr. Francoise Pettit
Phone	04822-236353
Generalate	Daughters of Charity, Maison Mere 140 Rue du Bac 75340 Paris, Cedex - 07, France.
Provincial Superior	Sr. Mariya Panjikaran

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APOSTOLIC OBLATES SECULAR INSTITUTE

Founder	Servant of God Bp. William Giaquinta
Founded	1950
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Servant of God Bp. William Giaquinta
Phone	0039-0687189963
Generalate	Largo Arbe-5, 00141- Roma
Provincial Superior	V. Rev. Sr. Leena Arackal A O

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ASSISI SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE (A.S.M.I.)

Founder	Msgr. Joseph K.W. Thomas, Kandathil
Founded	1949
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	-
Phone	0478-2393228
Generalate	Assisi St. Francis Generalate, Green Gardens, Cherthala P.O. Alappuzha - 688 524
Provincial Superior	V. Rev. Sr.Jaya Francis.

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BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF ST. LIOBA (O.S.B.)

Founder	Sr. Maria Benedicta Forenbach O.S.B.
Founded	1921
Number of convents in diocese
Mother Prioress	V. Rev. Sr.Asha Thayyil OSB
Phone	0484-2425226
Generalate	Ashir Bhavan Priory, Ahimsa Vihar Colony, Ayodhya Nagar P.O. Phase 3, M.P., Bhopal - 462 041
Provincial Superior	-

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DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE (D.D.P)

Founder	Don Nicolo Daste
Founded	1869
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev: Sr.Florin DDP
Phone	-
Generalate	Suore Don Daste, Salita Belvedere-2, 16151, Genova, Sampierdarena, Italia
Delegate Superior	Rev.Sr.Mareena DDP

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DAUGHTERS OF ST. FRANCIS ASSISI (D.S.F.A.)

Founder	Catharina & Angelina
Founded	1611
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev. Sr. Ignazia Rancan
Phone	-
Generalate	Via Andrea Pisano-56, Pisa, Italy
Provincial Superior	-

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DOMINICAN SISTERS OF THE PRESEBTATIOB (O.P.)

Founder	Blessed Marie Poussepin
Founded	1696
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev.Sr. Maria Escayola Coris O.P.
Phone	-
Generalate	: Dominican Sisters of Presentation, Via Valdieri-4, 00135 Roma, Italy
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr.Deepa Moonjely O.P.

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DOMINICAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY TRINITY (O.P.)

Founder	Adelheid, Aldenstein, Gertrud Margaret, Agnes, Gertrud Ludwing
Founded	1845
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Tessy Kachappilly O. P.
Phone	-
Generalate	Dominican Sisters of the Holy Trinity, Perimpadari - 678 762, Mannarkkad, Palakkad
Provincial Superior	-

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FRANCISCAN CLARIST CONGREGATION (F.C.C.)

Founder	Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles Lavigne (Kerala)
Founded	1888
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev. Mother Litty FCC
Phone	0484-2838588
Generalate	Mother General, Portiuncula, Asokapuram, Alwaye 683 101,
Provincial Superior	V.Rev.Sr. Lilly Maria FCC

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FRANCISCAN HANDMAIDS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (F.H.G.S.)

Founder	Mother Teresa Di Napoli
Founded	1938
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	-
Phone	-
Generalate	-
Vice-Provincial Superior	Sr. Joisy Chittinappilly FHGS

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FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS (F.S.M.A)

Founder	Rev. Fr. John Chrysostom OFM Cap., Mother Mary Chrysostom
Founded	1965
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Roshan F.S.M.A
Phone	41885991,
Generalate	Superior General, 2 bis rue de Iâ Esviere, 49100, Angers, France
Provincial Superior	Sr. Ishpriya F.S.M.A

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SISTERS OF THE CROSS OF CHAVANOD(S.C.C.)

Founder	Fr. Mermier, Claudine Echener
Founded	1838
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Elizabeth Miranda
Phone	0484-2454397, 9496982223
Generalate	Maison Generale, Soers de la Croix de Chavanaud, 8 Rue Akice Jentzer, C.P. 420, 1211 Geneve 4, Switzerland.
Provincial Superior	Sr.Elsy George

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LITTLE SISTERS OF MOTHER OF SORROWS (L.S.M.S.)

Founder	St. Clelia Barbiery
Founded	1868
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev. Sr. Vincenza Di Nuzzo L.S.M.S
Phone	0039-051-341755
Generalate	Mother General, via Clotilde Tambroni 13. 40137 Bologna, Italy.
Provincial Superior	-

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MEDICAL SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH (M.S.J.)

Founder	Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. Panjikaran
Founded	1946
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev. Mother Philomy M.S.J.
Phone	0484 - 2637844,
Generalate	St. Josephâs Convent, Dharmagiri, Kozhippilly Kothamangalam -686 691
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr.Miriyam M.S.J

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DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST (D.C.P.B.)

Founder	Blessed Thomas Maria Fusco
Founded	1873
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev. Sr. Alphonsa Bore DCPB
Phone	-
Generalate	Via Vigna Fabbri- 45, Rome, Italy
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr. Rincy Koyikkara DCPB

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MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE (M.S.M.I.)

Founder	Rev. Msgr. C.J. Varkey
Founded	1962
Number of convents in diocese
Superior Prioress	V.Rev.Sr. Elsy Vadakkumuri MSMI
Phone	-
Generalate	Vimalalayam, Kulathuvayal, Kayanna P.O., Kozhikode - 673 526
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr. Lucy Jose MSMI

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MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MOTHER MARY (M.S.M.M.)

Founder	Bp. Govinda Joji
Founded	2005
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	: V.Rev.Sr. Jessy K. Varghese, MSMM
Phone	08682-244277, 09490326302
Generalate	Maria Matha Convent, Maria Giri, Shrine, Nalgonda, AP - 508 001
Regional Superior	Rev.Sr. Sini Anna Varghese MSMM

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SACRED HEART CONGREGATION (S.H.)

Founder	Venerable Fr. Mathew Kadalikkattil
Founded	1911
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V. Rev. Mother Annie Kuriakose CHF
Phone	0481-2573110, 9846032821
Generalate	S.H. Generalate, Manganam P.O., Kottayam - 686018
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr Teslin Koonanparayil SH

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SCHOENSTATT SECULAR INSTITUTE

Founder	Fr. Joseph Kentenich
Founded	1947
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. M. Gerturd Pollak ISch
Phone	0049-261962630
Generalate	Haus Regina, Hoehrerstrasse 103, 56179 Vallendar, Germany
Provincial Superior	-

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SECULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SCHOENSTATT SISTERS OF MARY

Founder	Rev. Fr. Joseph Kentenich
Founded	1926
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev.Sr.Joanna ISch
Phone	0261- 64041
Generalate	Berg Schoenstatt -1, 56179 Vallendar, Germany.
Regional Superior	Rev.Sr. Lissy Arackaparambil ISch

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SISTERS OF ST. PHILIP NERI (S.F.N.)

Founder	: Rev. Fr. Ferdinando Fattoracci and Rev. Sr. Angela Gambi
Founded	1794
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev.Sr. Lisetha SFN
Phone	0495-2235281
Generalate	Sisters of St. Philip Neri Convent, Kaithapoyil P.O. Calicut - 673586
Provincial Superior	-

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SISTERS OF THE ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (S.A.B.S)

Founder	Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Kurialacherry
Founded	1908
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev .Mother Rosli Jose Ozhukayil SABS
Phone	0484 2670166, 9446216150
Generalate	Superior General, Adoration Generalate, Cenacle, Aluva
Provincial Superior	Rev. Mother Merly Thegumpilly SABS

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SISTERS OF ST. ANNE, BANGALORE (S.A.B.)

Founder	Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stephen Louis Charbonnaux, MEP
Founded	1857
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev Sr. Kamala Scaria
Phone	080 2251333
Generalate	St. Anneâs Generalate, 2 Miller Road, Bangalore - 560 052, Karnataka,
Rev. Sr. Ashly CSN	Sr. Lillies Varghese SAB

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SISTERS OF THE DESTITUTE (S.D.)

Founder	Venerable Rev . Fr. Varghese Payyappilly
Founded	1927
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev.Mother Liz Grace Ayrookaran SD,
Phone	0484 - 2623204
Generalate	Generalate, Thottumugham P.O. Aluva
Provincial Superior	Rev. Mother Raisy Thaliyan SD

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SISTERS OF THE MERCY OF THE HOLY CROSS (S.C.S.C)

Founder	Rev. Fr. Theodosius Florentini O.F.M. Cap. & Blessed Mother Maria Theresa Scheres
Founded	1856
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev.Sr. Marie Martha Schonenberger SCSC
Phone	09430125041
Generalate	Institute Ihgenbohi, CH 6440, Brunen, Switzerland
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr. Veena Akkal SCSC

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SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME (S.N.D.)

Founder	St. Julie Billiart
Founded	1850
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev.Sister Ann Culpert SND
Phone	00 - 3906 - 3629061
Generalate	Casa Generalizia, Suore di Nostra Signora, Via Della Camilluccia - 687, 00135 Roma, Italia,
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sister Mary Chetana, SND

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SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA (F.S.)

Founder	Rev. Fr. Francis Kroot M.H.M.
Founded	1893
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Maria Goretty Amala Doss FS
Phone	080-27932232
Generalate	Fatima Convent, Old Madras Road, Hoskote - 562 114, Bangalore, Karnataka
Provincial Superior	Rev.Florence Fernandez FS

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SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF MERCY (O.L.M.)

Founder	Saint Peter Nolasco
Founded	1218
Number of convents in diocese
Mother Prioress	Rev. Sr.Isabel Maria Molina OLM
Phone	34-95-4843838
Generalate	San Andreâs Convent 41620-Marchena (Sevilla) Espana-Spain,
Provincial Superior	-

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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF SAINT-MARC (S.J.S.M)

Founder	Fr. Pierre Paul Blanck
Founded	1845
Number of convents in diocese
Mother General	V.Rev. Sr. Sobha Stanley SJSM
Phone	0033.389411267
Generalate	Sisters of St. Joseph of Saint Marc. 22 Avenue Foch, 68000 Colmar, France.
Delegate Superior	Rev.Sr. Lilly Payyappilly SJSM

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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF TARBES (S.J.T.)

Founder	Jeanne Marie Blandine Barrere Marie Marguerite Dupuy Dominiquette Barrere Jeanne Ursule Duffo Eunalie Barrere Marie Barrere Jeanne Marie Barrere
Founded	1611
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr.Jesus Cevallos SJT
Phone	-
Generalate	Couvent St. Joseph, 1, Rue Du Pic Du Midi, 65150, Cantaous, France
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr.Catherine Charles SJT

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SOCIETY OF KRISTU DASIS (S.K.D.)

Founder	Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy
Founded	1977
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev.Sr. Teena Kunnel SKD
Phone	0495 2355880 944646049,
Generalate	Kristudasi Generalate, Nethaji Nagar Colony, Kottooli p.o, Calicut- 16,
Provincial Superior	Rev. Sr. Shobha

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SOCIETY OF LADIES OF MARY IMMACULATE (S.L.M.I.)

Founder	: Msgr. Paul Chittilappilly
Founded	1971
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev. Sr. Mercy Chalaken S.L.M.I,
Phone	0487 - 2384588
Generalate	S.L.M.I.,Generalate, Nirmalalayam, West Fort, Thrissur - 680 004
Provincial Superior	-

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SOCIETY OF NIRMALA DASI SISTERS (S.N.D.S.)

Founder	: Archbishop Mar Joseph Kundukulam Msgr. Joseph Vilangadan
Founded	1888
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Elsy Illikkal SNDS
Phone	0487 2317598
Generalate	: Nirmala Bhavan, Mulayam, Ayyappankavu P.O. - 680 751, Thrissur
Provincial Superior	-

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SISTERS OF MERCY (PIOUS UNION)

Founder	V. Rev. Dr. Antony Plackal VC
Founded	2004
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	Rev.Sr. Kochuthresia SM
Phone	2769298
Generalate	Rev. Sr. Superior General, Divine Mercy Convent, Vettikuzhi, Chaipankuzhy P.O. - 680 724
Vice-Provincial Superior	-

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SCHOOL SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS (S.S.S.F)

Founder	Mother Antonia Lampen
Founded	1843
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Sm Francis Marie Duncan SSSF
Phone	0487 2333 853, 9447973853,
Generalate	St. Francis convent. Lourdpuram,Thrissur 680005, Kerala,
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr.Reena Kurian,

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SISTERS OF MOUNT CALVARY (S.M.C)

Founder	St.Mother Virginia
Founded	1631
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Speranza Madassery SMC
Phone	010825728
Generalate	Viale Virginia Ceturione, Bracelli -13, 16142 Genova, Italy
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr.Seena SMC,

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DAUGHTERS OF ST. CAMILLUS (D.S.C)

Founder	St.Mother Josphin Vannini Bl.Luigi Tezza
Founded	1868
Number of convents in diocese
Superior General	V.Rev.Sr. Zelia Andrigetti DSC
Phone	080 25445237
Generalate	Instituto Figle di San.Camillo Villa Immaculate, via- Anangina -18, 00046 Grottaferrate, Rome, Italy
Provincial Superior	Rev.Sr.Lilly Rose Pereppadan,

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