The first province of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary
The pastoral and evangelization ministries of St. Joseph's Province are a direct expression of its founding charism "to contemplate, witness, and proclaim the Word Incarnate." These activities are focused on direct outreach, spiritual care, and fostering Christian unity.
The Daughters of Mary are committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Christ through direct, hands-on evangelization, especially to those on the peripheries of society.
Utilizing print, audio, video, and digital platforms to spread the Good News effectively and creatively.
Engaging in outreach programs, catechesis, and maintaining a missionary presence in rural and underserved communities.
Visiting families to offer spiritual guidance, prayer support, and companionship, with a special focus on the sick, elderly, and lonely.
Supporting parishes through catechism classes, active participation in liturgy, pastoral care, and sacramental preparation.
Actively promoting ecumenical dialogue and Christian unity, in line with the charism of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.
The Mobile Mission Team is a special initiative designed to reach people who may not otherwise experience God's love in their daily lives.
The team travels from village to village, meeting people where they are.
Providing spiritual, emotional, and practical support to communities.
Parish Chaplaincy, Prayer Groups, Youth Ministry, and Public Preaching.
The sisters are deeply involved in supporting and enriching parish life through various means.
Providing pastoral care and encouraging community engagement in local parishes.
Conducting catechism classes and assisting with sacramental preparation for all ages.
The Province organizes and supports a variety of parish-based groups and movements to foster spiritual maturity and social responsibility.
"Ecumenism is a core part of the Congregation's founding mission, which is committed to promoting Christian unity among non-Catholic Churches."
The work for the "Unity of Christians" is explicitly listed as a key area of evangelization.
They actively promote ecumenical dialogue and work towards Christian unity, a mission inherited from the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church's own ecumenical origins.
The Province operates Mission Centres that function as dynamic spaces for spiritual renewal and retreats, committed to leading retreat houses and providing spiritual counseling.
These centres serve as hubs for pastoral outreach and faith formation, accompanying individuals and families on their spiritual journeys through organized retreats and spiritual counseling.