OCD Manjummel Province is the biggest Province in the Order of Disclaced Carmelites with 214 friars and 109 Seminarians. We are a missionary Province with a vision ahead in spreading the gospel of Christ in the spirit of Carmel far and wide of our planet. St. Pius X Manjummel Province of Discalced Carmelites has a century and a half history of its own. Its origin goes back to 1857, since then we are a committed family who at the service of the humanity spreading the light of knowledge far and wide, with its manifold service in the globe, Carmelite Province of Manjummel stands as a mainstay of wisdom and support to all who approach.
Today, from its humble beginnings, the seed of Carmelite Mission has grown up into a big tree, stretching its branches in an impressive manner all over India. Our province spreads its mission through Spiritual ministry and Social ministry. Institutions like Jyothir Bhavan, at Kalamassery and Sacred Heart Philosophical College at Aluva remain as the chief and prime cultural centers of our province through which we try to spread the humble light of knowledge.Our Social ministry consists of 8 schools, 2 hospitals, 6 women social centres.
