"ARAISE AND RADIATE"

The Fourth General Chapter was held from 13th to 15th January, 2018 at Generalate, Thangellamudi, Eluru. His Excellency Most. Rev. Dr. Jaya Rao Polimera, the Bishop of Eluru was the president and Rev. Fr. Celestine, the Spiritual Director was the Moderator and 45 Sisters as Delegates were present.The theme of the chapter was " ROOTED IN CHRIST".

The chapter was initiated with a prayer song and Rev. Sr. Rosily Pullely welcomed the gathering followed by lighting of the lamp by Most. Rev. Dr. Jaya Rao Polimera, Bishop of Eluru, Rev.Fr.Celestine,the Spiritual Director, Rev. Sr. Anne Mathew, our Mother General, Rev. Fr. Kyriel D'Souza, the Moderator and Rev. Sr. Anne Mary the Delegate Superior.

Rev.Sr.Anne Mathew, the Mother General presented the report of the Society and Rev.Sr.Anna Anitha, the Treasurer General presented the existing Financial report of the Society.

His Excellency Most. Rev. Dr. Jaya Rao Polimera, Bishop of Eluru, presided over the election of the Mother General and councillors. The elected members were as follows:

Rev. Sr. Rosily Pullely Varghese	The Mother General
Rev. Sr. Johncia Mampallikunnel	Assistant Mother General
Rev. Sr. Nija Vara	The Councillor
Rev. Sr. Merita Ignasi Muthu	The Councillor
Rev. Sr. Binu Nicholas	The Treasurer General

Day 2: Jan 14,2018: Rev.Fr. Celestine, The Moderator of the chapter gave the key note address on the theme ( "ABIDE IN JESUS AND STEP OUT FOR HIS MISSION.") Rev.Fr. Kyriel D'Souza, the chapter guide appropriated the discussions. And at the end of the discussions, the points were approved and seconded to pass on for declaration by Sr.Nija Vara, Sr. Sagaya Mary, Sr. Auxilia Mary and Sr. Y. Vimala

Day 3: Jan 15,2018: The Chapter members were divided into five groups and evaluated the proposals in discussion. Mother General Rev.Sr. Rosily Pullely announced the portfolio of the General Councillors as follows:

Rev. Sr. Johncia Mampallikunnel	Education Co-ordinator
Rev. Sr. Nija Vara	Vocation, Formation Co-ordinator
Rev. Sr. Merita Ignasi Muthu	General Secretary
Rev. Sr. Binu Nicholas	Finance Co- ordinator

The Chapter members expressed their sincere appreciation to the Mother General and Councillors and to Rev. Fr.Kyriel D'Souza, the Chapter Moderator for the systematic arrangement quoting all the positive elements of the Chapter.

The former Mother General Rev.Sr.Anne Mathew and Councillors were thanked and felicitated by the New Governing Body.

Rev.Sr.Rosily Pullely, Mother General concluded the General Chapter officially with a prayer and blessing.