The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha (CSM), is one of the indigenous congregations for women has the benefit of Major Archiepiscopal status in the Syro Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church. CSM directly comes under the jurisdiction of the Syro Malabar Major Archbishop. It is governed by the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, the particular laws of the Syro Malabar Church and the constitution, directives and decisions of CSM.

Exactly when the remnants of Indian freedom struggle and its woes crippled and weakened completely the common people in all aspects, V. Rev. Fr. John Kizhakoodan heroically instituted this community, absorbing and assimilating the empathizing love of St. Martha perceived in the sacred gospels. The Founder and the first community translated the compassionate love of Christ Jesus to the unsupported and the toiling masses, through the little works done to them with great love and spirit of selfless service. The Martha Sisters live in the Church as a community of love, articulate and emanate the merciful love of Christ by performing humble services enthusiastically among ordinary people. The members of the congregation more closely devote and dedicate themselves to the compassion and love of Jesus, to the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit and to the intercession of St. Martha.

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Superior General’s Desk

Rev. Mother. Beatrice CSM
Superior General

Dear friends and well-wishers,
We are immensely glad to present before you the website of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha (CSM), Thrissur. In nutshell, it is the epitome of the manifestation of St. Martha proclaimed with profound faith in Christ Jesus, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.”(Jn.11:27).The same thing Our Blessed Virgin Mary affirmed in her Magnificat: “The Mighty One has done great things for me” (Lk. 1: 49). We try to throw light upon and explain through this website to furnish with an overall view of the vision, mission and the various ministries of our Congregation. It further enlightens us with the important pillars and landmarks of our Congregation.
Our luminary founder, the founding charism, the first members, formation system, vowed and consecrated life, the administration, the development and growth of the Congregation, its manifold apostolic ministries and services in India and abroad and so on. Innovative initiatives were taken in different fields including pastoral work, health, education, social work and mission.
Hope this website may assist the viewer to have a clear, precise and easy understanding of our Congregation and to get familiarity with CSM. And, on the other hand, it will provide for us, the members of the CSM, a source of encouragement, appreciation and support from outside to our consecrated lives and to the dedicated services given to the people of God in India and abroad. It may also serve as an incentive and guide to those desiring to embrace a life of consecration and service by joining our Congregation.

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