ST. MARY’S CONVENT, KHANDWA(1940)
Historical Background & Apostolates
Joining hands with the SVD, the SSpS moved in to the Nimard on 1st April, 1940. The pioneers to this mission area were Srs Frederica, Juvata, and Anfreda.
The sisters focused on social and economic uplift of dalits who were landless labourers.
Rashmi Bhawan –a home for the orphans was opened.
Boarding for girl children from the remote villages
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Founder St Arnold believed in the powerful access the women have over other women and families. Imbued by his vision we take up pastoral ministry as our primary task.
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ASHA GRAHA
1970s the town of Khandwa witnessed many professional beggars who are illiterate moving from door to door. A response to the help the professional beggars Asha Graha was opened.
Give these women to me and I will teach them to make handmade cards –Sr Antonilda SSpS