THE HISTORY OF ST. JOSEPH’S CONVENT – MUGAIYUR
St. Joseph’s Convent in Mugaiyur was established on 15th March 2003 with four sisters. The community aimed to run a school and boarding facility for the welfare of girls in the society. Initially, there was no separate residency for the sisters, so they lived with the boarders in the school premises. However, with the help of benefactors, including St. Peter Clavier Sisters from Rome and Germany mission, they raised funds amounting to Rs. 1,75,267 and Rs. 1,32,788, respectively, to erect a new building for the convent. The construction work was done through the cooperation and collaboration of the sisters. The new building, St. Joseph’s Convent, was blessed and inaugurated on 23rd March 2006 by Rev. Mother Noel Rani.
The community is currently comprised of four members: Sr. Bernadeth (Superior), Sr. Francisca (Headmistress of St. Joseph’s Girls Higher Secondary School), Sr. Sagaya Pauline Lilly (Boarding In-Charge), and Sr. Emily Mary (Teacher, Science BT). Their ministry focuses on education, particularly in the higher secondary school and boarding for girls. In addition to their education ministry, the sisters also serve in the parish and assist the underprivileged, especially the girls under their care.
Important events celebrated in the community include St. Aloysius Feast on July 21st, St. Francis Assisi Feast on October 4th, and St. Joseph’s Feast on March 19th.
The first community members consisted of Sr. G. Maria Pushpam , Superior and Hr. Sec. School Headmistress, Sr. Dhaveedha Mary (Boarding In-Charge), Sr. Ranjitha, Procurator and Sr. Susila, Secretary.
