Centenary Magazine - The Star 2023 Issue No. 19. April, 2023

ISSUE NO. 19 APRIL, 2023
AN SRA MAGAZINE OF BOMBAY PROVINCE
THE CENTENARY EDITION
www.srasisters.org
STELLA MARIS PROVINCIALATE
Uttan, Via Bhayander (West) Khadyawer P.O Thane District - 401 106

FOUNDING
MEMBERS OF OUR
CONGREGATION
FR. ANTONIUS MARIA BODEWIG
Fr. Antonius Maria Bodewig,
a German Jesuit priest, whose
passionate desire to bring the Good
News of Jesus to the people of India had a
unique experience of a call within the call
which marked a turning point in his life. Born
on 2 November 1839 in Bonn at Cologne,
Germany to Constantine and Elisabeth,
Bodewig complete um at the age
of age 17, and joined the Society
of Jesus in Münster on 21
August 1856. He made his
vows in 1858 was
ordained priest on
May 3, 1871.
FR. PAUL SONNTAG
Bodeiwg’s wish was not fulfilled in his
life time due to various reasons and
circumstances. But it was carried on
faithfully by his loyal and dedicated co-workers,
Br. Paul Sonntag, Mother Xaveria Blas and
Cardinal Theodore innitzer. Paul Sonntag worked
passionately for the realization of the vision of Fr.
Antonius Maria Bodewig and became the cofounder of
the Society of the Queen of Apostles established on July 1,
1923.
CARDINAL THEODORE INNITZER
As a young priest and later as a university professor Dr.
Theodore Innitzer noticed the zeal and enthusiasm of the
members of the Queen of Apostles Society for the Indian mission
and co-operated enthusiastically with Paul Sonntag and his
coworkers. It was with his assistance that Br. Paul Sonnatag was able
to establish in 1908 the “publishing agency for India” which later in 1916
became an “Association for the Catholic mission work for India”. Professor
Innitzer was elected as the vice president of this association. On 12 October
1919 encouraged by Dr. Innitzer
MOTHER M. XAVERIA BLAS
Mother Xaveria Blass was born on February 20, 1871 in Duisburg, Rhineland,
Germany. In 1890 she came to know of the Missionary Society founded by Fr. A.
M. Bodewig and joined in his work. In the year 1895 she left with Fr. Bodewig
and other members for Mariaveld in Belgium. She was in charge of a hospital in
Rome. In 1915 it was Mother Xaveria who accompanied Fr. A.M Bodewig to
Rome in hope of having audience with the Holy Father, but where he died the
day before his audience.
MOTHER
M. XAVERIA BLAS
CARDINAL THEODORE INNITZER
FR. PAUL SONNTAG FR. ANTONIUS MARIA BODEWIG

Message from The Superior General

Bishop’s House, Airport Road, Durjoynagar, P.O., Agartala-799009, Tripura,India
Cell : +91 9436122085
email: Iumenmonteiro@gmail.com www.agartaladiocese.org

Message from The Provincial Superior
Sr. Avita D'mello
Provincial Superior

1. The Journey of Unquenchable Flame of Hope
with Compassion
2. St. Theresa's Convent & Hospital,Agashi
3. Fatima Convent, Culvem – Gorai
4. St. Xavier's Convent, Nandakhal
5. SRA Sisters At Nandakhal: A Nursery Of Priestly
Vocations…..?
6. Fatima Mata Convent, Chulna, Vasai
7. Stella Maris Convent, Uttan
8. Nitya Sahaya Mata Niwas, Mahim
9. Bombay Province From then…………To Now
10. Anathoni Matanu Bhavan, Khambholaj
11. St. Paul's Mandir, Matar
12. ItsAHUNDREDTH!
13. Preshitanchi Rani Convent,Arnala
14. Queen of theApostles Convent, Hansol
15. St. Mary's Convent, Nevergaon
16 बजांकरातन वटव ..!
ु ू ृ
17. St. George Convent, Lasur
18. Sneha Sadan, Khandala
19. Maria Nilaya Convent, Washim
20. Determination ……. Perseverance ......
Achievement
21. Maria Sadan, Bandra
22. WIN (Women in Need) Home, Vakola
23. Preshitanchi Rani Convent,Amravati
24. Stella Maris Provincialate, Uttan
25. Nav Jeevan Sadan, Kiravli, Wada
26. SRA- Spreaders of Good News
27. Samarpan Convent, Virar
28. Win Home, Kalyan
29. SRADream: Reaping 100-Fold Harvest
30. Satyanjali, Common Orientation House, Igatpuri
31. Queen Of theApostles Convent, Karbook
32. Queen of the Apostles Convent, Chailengta,
Agartala
33. SRASaints for Tomorrow
Published by:
Sr. Avita D'Mello SRA
Editorial Board:
Sr.Sanjeevani Dabre SRA
Sr.Sugandha Pereira SRA
Sr.Namrata Macwan SRA
Cover Page:
Fr.Roney SVD
Art Director:
Sr.Shalini Remedios SRA

Sr. Shalini R. SRA

When I was Happy,
you shared myJoy.
Now enter into the
Home of my Father.

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St. Paul's Mandir, Matar, Kheda
Established-
1982

बावतीस पेडीकर,
नंदाखाल.

James E. Faustee

If you desire to
make a
difference in
the world , you
must be
different from
the world

Elderly Sisters Meet
Welcoming Sup. General
Sisters10 yearsFinal Prof. Sisters10 yearsFinal Prof. Charism Retreat
Tree Plantation
Silver Jubliee-Sr. Swetha
Renewal of Vows
Final Profession-
Srs. Shalini R. & Sophiya
Golden Jubilee-
Srs. Marilyn & Esmeralda
Karbook Hostel - Inauguration
Handing Over
Spiritual RenewalSeminar
Gathering of orphan girls
Seminar on Pauline L etters L ay Associates Transgenders

Generalate
Tamil Nadu Del.
Europe Province
Philippines Del.
Africa Mission
Varanasi Province
As
we look ahead
into the next century,
leaders will be those
who empower others
-Bill Gates
Lucknow Province
Mangalore Province
Ranchi Province
Southern Province
Bombay Province

LIVING IN A STATE OF
GRATITUDE …
LEADERSHIP –
A CONSTANT EDUCATION

ALL OUR MOTHER GENERALS
MOTHER M. XAVERIA BLAS
SR. M. ANTONIA UNGERMANN
FOUNDER FR. A.M. BODEWIG
SR. M. MERCEDES SCHWOEDIAUER
SR. M. CONSOLATRIX HABERLING
“Joy is the
Simplest form
of Gratitude.”
SR. M. REINHILDEMORLDER
SR. M. CALLISTA PANACHICKEL
SR. M. MARIA GORETTI QUADROS
SR. M. NANDITHA PEREIRA