7th Provincial Chapter of the St. Thomas Province Held in Thrissur, Kerala, India on February 8-13, 2026
The 7th Provincial Chapter of the St. Thomas Province, India, was held from February 8-13, 2026, at Carmel Sadan, the provincial house in Thrissur, Kerala. The theme of the gathering was “Radiating Christ, Rooted in Carmel.” The Chapter, celebrated as an open chapter, brought together 62 Carmelites serving the Order both in India and abroad.
The assembly was graced by the presence of the Prior General, Desiderio García Martínez, O. Carm., and Robert Thomas Puthussery, O. Carm., Councilor for Asia–Australia–Oceania. In his opening address, the prior general emphasized the need for the revitalization of consecrated life, the primacy of prayer and evangelical poverty, authentic contemplation, community as a place of reference, integral formation, and a renewed evangelical witness capable of responding to contemporary challenges.
The Chapter was marked by a deep spirit of fraternity and prayerful discernment, joyfully celebrating the call to radiate Christ while remaining firmly rooted in the Carmelite charism.
Further information is available on the province website: ocarmstthomasprovinceindia.com
The following members were elected to lead the province for the next triennium:
1st Councilor | 1er Consejero | 1o Consigliere
Nelson Nedumpurath, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor | 2do Consejero | 2o Consigliere
Gijo Muthanattu, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor | 3er Consejero | 3o Consigliere
Sijo Pavartikaran, O. Carm.
4th Councilor | 4to Consejero | 4o Consigliere
Thomas Mavunkal, O. Carm.
