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RFC Mascarenhas

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, popularly known as Bethany Sisters, was founded in Mangalore on July 16, 1921 by the late Msgr Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas, with four members viz. Sr Martha, Sr Clare, Sr Lourdes and Sr Gertrude to participate in the mission of the Church by responding to the prevailing needs of the times.
The Congregation was founded chiefly for the Catholic education of the rural poor, specially girls, teaching of Catechism in parish communities and schools, instruction of catechumens and neophytes, care of the children, the sick and the elderly. The Sisters are involved in pastoral, educational, social and medical apostolates according to the needs of the place. The Congregation started with 4 Sisters has at present 1383 members serving in 178 Convents all over India and Europe and Africa.
Like most of the Congregations, Bethany had a very simple beginning; however, it had noble ideals rooted in Indian philosophy. Self reliance, dignity of labour, simplicity of life, education in the vernacular and vocationalisation of education, focus on primary education and adult education, development of villages for the progress of the country and emancipation of women were some of the ideals that our Founder and the founding members upheld. ..read more ...

 

Spirituality

Mary in the mystery of Annuciation

 

St Therese of Cild Jesus


Martha and Mary of Bethany

 

Founder's Memorial

 

 

Prayer through the Intercession of Founder

The delegates of the thirteenth General Chapter who met at Bethany Convent, Mangalore in 1998 deliberated to request the Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore to initiate the Cause of Beatification of the Founder, Mgr Raymond FC Mascarenhas.  ..read more

IMAGE “You are the light of the world"
  “You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine that the people see your good works and give glory to your Father in... Read More...

Silver Jubilee Silver Jubilee
“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.” (Ps 111:1).The hearts of our 16 Silver Jubilarians reverberate... Read more...

Bethany Golden Jubilarians Felicitated at Mother House- Bendur, Mangalore Bethany Golden Jubilarians Felicitated at Mother House- Bendur, Mangalore
06 May 2023: 30 golden jubilarians gathered at Mother house for a 12 day renewal programme which commenced on 26... Read more...

“To be the Messengers of Christ” “To be the Messengers of Christ”
‘Go into the world and proclaim the gospel to the nations’. Responding to the mission mandate of the Lord,the 25... Read more...

A Wholehearted Courageous Yes! A Wholehearted Courageous Yes!
April 22, 2023: On this blessed morning four young maidens went in procession to the altar to profess their willing... Read more...

Perpetual Profession of 8 sisters at Rosa Mystica Perpetual Profession of 8 sisters at Rosa Mystica
Mangalore 21 April 2023: The Perpetual Profession of 08 Sisters belonging to Mangalore and Bangalore and Eastern Province held on... Read more...

Temporary Profession at Rosa Mystica Temporary Profession at Rosa Mystica
8 April 2023: Temporary Profession of four Novices at Rosa Mystica Novitiate, Kinnikambla belonging to Mangalore and Southern Province took... Read more...

Laying of Foundation stone for Formation House at Bethany, Ngurdoto Laying of Foundation stone for Formation House at Bethany, Ngurdoto
20 March 2023 on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we had the blessing and laying of Foundation stone for the... Read more...

Bethany Convent, Badibahal turns Silver Bethany Convent, Badibahal turns Silver
Bethany Convent Badibahal in the state of Orissa of Eastern Province,celebrated 25 years of Bethany’s dedicated service in the vineyard... Read more...

Silver Jubilee Bells Chime at Bethany Convent, Kadru, Ranchi Silver Jubilee Bells Chime at Bethany Convent, Kadru, Ranchi
Bethany Convent, Kadru, marked 25th anniversary of its existence on January 21, 2023. On this auspicious day unfolding the memories... Read more...

Visit of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao to Bethany Mother House Visit of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao to Bethany Mother House
“Bethany Sisters are ready to undertake the synodal journey, by being synodal persons like Jesus, ready to walk with Him,... Read more...

The Bethany Educational Society, Mangalore Inaugurates the Platinum Jubilee The Bethany Educational Society, Mangalore Inaugurates the Platinum Jubilee
The Bethany Educational Society ® Mangalore managed by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany celebrated... Read more...

Northeast Province and Madonna Convent Kolasib, turns Diamond Northeast Province and Madonna Convent Kolasib, turns Diamond
The Feast of the transfiguration of our Blessed Lord on 6th August was a memorable day in the history of... Read more...

Feast of Mount Carmel and the 101st Foundation Day celebrated Feast of Mount Carmel and the 101st Foundation Day celebrated
Bethany is a gift of love from the Father to the Church and the world. It is tended with maternal... Read more...

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