St. Joseph's Province

The first province of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary

Overview of St. Joseph's Province

Established in 1987 as the first province to be bifurcated from the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary, St. Joseph's Province has been at the forefront of serving communities with dedication and compassion.

1987
Year Established
196
Professed Sisters
15
Candidates
48
Convents & Centers

Mother House Location: Marthandam, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India.

Decentralized Leadership Model

The Province is led by a Provincial Superior and a council, but the model empowers local communities to take initiative and responsibility. This allows for dynamic and responsive ministry. Local convents are independently administered by a team of Professed Sisters, creating strong pathways for spirituality, social justice, self-dignity, peace, love, and compassion.

Provincial Leadership Team

Mother Rose Francis DM

Provincial Superior

Sr. Dr. Sophy Therese DM

Asst. Provincial and Health Councilor

Sr. Dr. Archana Das DM

Social work

Sr. Dr. Rani Xavier DM

Education Councilor

Sr. Benadicta Francis DM

Mission Councilor

Sr. Naveen George DM

Treasurer

Sr. Angel Maria DM

Secretary

All Provinces of the Congregation

The Congregation of the Daughters of Mary consists of six provinces across India, each serving their communities with dedication and compassion.

St. Joseph's Province, Marthandam

The first province, established in 1987. Its Mother House is in the founding town of Marthandam. It is a progressive, mission-driven province known for innovation and dedication in serving society.

St. Mary's Province, Pongumoodu

One of the six provinces of the congregation. The specific location (Pongumoodu) is likely in South India, given the other provinces' locations.

Nirmala Province, Venniyoor

One of the six provinces of the congregation. The specific location (Venniyoor) is in South India.

Kristuraja Province, Punjab

A province serving the northern region of India, specifically in the state of Punjab. This indicates the congregation's mission to serve across different cultures and regions in India.

Mary Matha Province, Bathery

One of the six provinces. Bathery is a town in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India.

Amala Province, Chanda, Maharashtra

A province serving the western region of India, in the state of Maharashtra (Chanda is likely referring to Chandrapur).