ministers of the infirm : camillians
The Order of the Ministers of the Infirm began in August 1582 when its Founder Camillus de Lellis had an inspiration to create a group of pious and good men who would serve the sick voluntarily and out of love for God, with the same love a mother has for her only sick child. In 1586, this group obtained the approval of Pope Sixtus V, and in 1591 Pope Gregory XIV gave it the status of an Order with the name ‘Order of the Ministers of the Infirm’, a name chosen by the Founder to indicate that his members should have Christ as their model, who said ‘I have not come to be served, but to serve and to give life’.
Today the Ministers of the Infirm are known throughout the world as Camillians. This Order is made up of priests and brothers who as religious have the same rights and obligations. The priests work mainly in the sphere of spiritual care for the sick and the brothers provide physical care. Besides the common three vows, the members of the Order take a fourth vow to serve the poor sick, even when they are infectious, even at the risk to their own lives. Faithful to this commitment, hundreds of Camillians have died serving the sick infected with plague.
vice province team
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Fr. Baby Ellickal
Vicar Provincial
Fr. Baby Ellickal is the Vicar Provincial of the Ministers of the Infirm, India
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Fr. Bijoy Kuliraniyil
Vice-Provincial Bursar
Fr. Bijoy Kuliraniyil is the the secretary and the Vice Provincial Bursar
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Fr. Sojan Koonanickal
in charge of Community & Spiritual Life.
Fr. Sojan Koonanickal is appointed in charge of Community & Spiritual Life.
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Fr. Jaison Narikuzhiyil
In charge of Formation and Vocation
Formation & Vocation Promotion will be guided by Fr. Jaison Narikuzhiyil.
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Fr. Siby Kaitharan
In charge of Ministry and CTF
Fr. Siby Kaitharan is appointed in charge of Ministry.
UP COMING EVENTS view all >>
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Blessing of New Shrine of St.Camillus
2nd February 2015
Manathavady: a Shrine in honor of St. Camillus De Lellis
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Annual Retreat
15th February 2014
Annual Retreat on 15th February
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Year of Consecrated Life
30th Novemeber 2014
The year of Consecrated Life
UP COMING BIRTHDAYS & FEAST DAYS view all >>
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Birthday: Fr.Babychan
16th February 2015
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Birthday:Fr.Tomy
4th March 2015
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Birthday: Fr.Sibi D
5th March 2015
Camillian Task Force Updates
Kashmir Relief Activities
16th December 2014
CTF in collaboration with CARITAS India began the first phase read more
II Phase of Uttarakhand Relief Activities
16th December 2014
As part of the II phase of relief to the Uttarakhand read more
