HISTORY OF OUR FOUNDRESS

Mother Marykutty FDSHJ was born into the Puthupparambil family of Kainady, on 14 January 1937, as the fifth daughter of Thomas and Mariam, a couple noted for their deep faith and virtuous life. ‘Mariakkutty’ was welcomed into the church at baptism by Rev Fr Jacob Akkarakkalam who perhaps little realized then that the infant whom he received into the fold of the faithful would grow into a staunch soldier of Christ. This little girl’s father served as Sacristan in the church which proved a blessing for ‘Mariakkutty’ who attended Holy Mass without fail every day. At the age of eight she read the autobiography of St Little Therese which helped her root deep her own bond with God and to build her spiritual castle which would bear rich fruit in future Her affinity for St Francis Xavier which she developed as she listened to homilies since childhood moulded her altruistic spiritual self.

At the age of 14 she could persuade 12 students of various faiths to stay away from a programme on atheism organised by the head of the institution and some teachers there. When she was in the X grade as per directions from the Headmistress of her school, Rev Mother Jose Mary CMC, she preached a three day retreat for about 60 students who had missed the annual retreat. These incidents point to the spiritual fire that resided within this soul, which would later blaze into a flame of love for her heavenly father.  

Having completed her High school Studies, she joined the Institute of the Daughters of  Mary Help of  Christians, popularly  known as Salesian Sisters in the Province of  the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Shillong, Assam, North East India, In June 1956. She was Professed as an FMA ( Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice or Daughters of Mary Help Of Christians)  On August 5^th, 1960 and was admitted to her final Vows on August 5^th 1966.

           Her love for her heavenly father prompted her to think of ways and means to serve the Lord and his children in a more meaningful manner, on a closer path and after about 25 years of  her service to the Lord in the North-East, she decided to form a new congregation in answer to the inspiring call she received in her heart from God her loving father while praying at the Mavula Sacred Heart Covent in Shillong in the year 1972. After 9 years of fervent prayer, fasting and reflection she left the Salesian congregation to form the new congregation Fervent Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus consecrating herself  to God as Marykutty of  the Sacred Heart through Archbishop Antony Padiayra of Changanacherry, on 18 April 1981.                 

Mother Marykutty consumed by total love for her heavenly “daddy’ laid down a scheme for such activities with the only desire to ever stay close to the divine presence that prompted her to establish this congregation. The sole passion of her soul was to maintain total and exemplary fidelity to God the father. In sincere response to this special and divine call 161 sisters work in about 6 states of  India, in the three rites of the global church spread through about ten dioceses in active and inspiring witness to the Good news. This is a response to the highest kind of love that demands total and undivided allegiance and commitment. She walked the challenging path of love in child like simplicity and innocence. This filled her with an enviable closeness and oneness with God, unshakeable and firm commitment and the courageous response that she gave to her affectionate father in heaven in whose love she basked. The blessings that the congregation received through this fervent and loving daughter have been countless. On December 26, 2014, she was called to be with her heavenly Daddy to enjoy the promise of eternal happiness. Each FDSHJ bows her head in tremendous gratitude and esteem in honor of this inspiring life and gift to the world.  

The First Mother General  2013 - 2021

Sr.Rosy Puthuparampil

 Our newly elected Mother General Sr. Rosy Puthuparampil FDSHJ was born on 1964 Sep 20 in the Archdiocese of Changanacherry in Kainady, as the fifth daughter of  Varghese and Annamma. She was joined the Congregation in the year 1986 and professed on 1990 29^th June.

Our Mother Foundress Very mother Marykutty’s health was diminishing day by day she was struggling to administrate the congregation in a befitting manner. So we the synaxis members had elected Sr. Rosy Puthuparampil FDSHJ as the first Mother General in the year 2013 on 25th May. She had been serving the Congregation as Mother General since 2013 to 2021. She was also a zealous missionary and was following the teachings of our Mother Foundress. But the Heavenly Father called her back for the eternal reward on 19^th November 2021 due to a cardiac arrest. Dear Mother Rosy we bow our heads in prayers and gratitude for all you have done for the Congregation.

Before completing her turn as a Mother General, she had called to eternal bliss so we had to elect new Mother General.

Our Second Mother General 2022

 Sr. Rose Chakkalakunnel FDSHJ

Our newly elected Mother General Sr. Rose Chakkalakunnel FDSHJ was born on 1971 May 09 in the Archdiocese of Thalasseri. She is the seventh daughter of late parents Mr. Antony and Mrs. Annamma.  She was joined the Congregation in the year 1987 and professed on 1990 29^th June.

Sr. Rosy Puthuparampil FDSHJ’s sudden death we the synaxis members had elected Sr. Rose Chakkalakunnel FDSHJ as the second Mother General in the year 2022 on 06th Feb.

Our General Team - 2022