North India: The Canonical Visit of the General Government Strengthens Communion and Missionary Orientation

2nd November 2025 – Arrival of the General Councillors: The Canonical Visit began with great joy as Rev. Mother Josemary Keelath, Vicar General, and Mother Melissa Dwyer, General Councillor, arrived in Lucknow. Though Mother Sandra Maggiolo, Superior General, had to postpone her visit due to unavoidable circumstance, the Province experienced this moment as a blessing. A big number of Sisters from all communities gathered to extend a warm welcome. The Junior Sisters and Novicesperformed a graceful welcome dance, followed by the traditional arti and tilak. Sr. Lissy Mathew, Provincial Superior,and Sr. Sunita Mao, Vice Provincial, presented the guests with stoles, and Sr. Latha Thankappan and Sr. Savia Coutinho offered floral bouquets. After a brief adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, the gathering enjoyed a joyful fellowship meal. 3^rd November 2025 – Opening of the Canonical Visit A solemn prayer service at 6:00 a.m. marked the official opening. In a dignified procession:

Mother Josemary carried the Word of God,
Mother Melissa carried a floral garland,
the Provincial and Vice Provincial carried lighted candles.

The Book of the Word was enthroned and adorned with the garland. A Votive Mass of the HolySpirit, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Andrew D’Cunha, filled the chapel with deep devotion. At 9:00 a.m., the General Council met the Provincial Council. The session, introduced by Mother Josemary Keelath,included prayer, hymn, and a detailed briefing of all communities to the General Council (Mother Josemary Keelath and Mother Melissa Dwyer. The meeting concluded at 3:30 p.m. Mother Josemary Keelath, the Vicar General and Mother Melissa Dwyer, the Genral Councillors then departed to visit all the communities. 17^th November 2025 – Arrival of the Superior General It was a Joy filled day for the Province as Mother Sandra Maggiolo, Superior General, arrived in Lucknow. She wasreceived with reverence by the Provincial Council and warmly welcomed at Maria Sadan Convent with a traditional Arti (a tradition plate having Light and flowers), floral bouquet, welcome dance, and song. After a quiet moment in the chapel, Mother Sandra joined the sisters for a joyful, lovingly prepared fellowship lunch. The Provincial Council briefed Mother Sandra about the Province present situation.The day radiated unity, gratitude, and a renewed sense of belonging to the Universal Canossian Family.She then proceeded to the communities for the Canonical Visit on 18^th November 2025. 25^th November 2025 – Commencement of theCanonical Visit by the Mother General to the Provincial Council:

After her arrival from the different communities, at 4:00 p.m., with a solemn prayer service in the Provincialate Chapel formally began the Canonical Visit of Mother Sandra Maggiolo, Superior General to the Provincial Council (Sr. LissyMathew, the Provincial Superior, Sr. Sunita Mao, the Vice Provincial and Sr. Philomena Lobo, the ProvincialCouncillor). The serene atmosphere invited openness to the Holy Spirit.Mother Sandra Maggiolo then addressed the Provincial Council, sharing profound insights on the role of the Holy Spirit—the Advocate who guides our words and actions. Her animation encouraged renewed commitment, clarity ofvision, and fidelity to the foundational values of the mission. She also spent time in individual guidance to the Councillors.

29^th November 2025 – Concluding Ceremony

After completing the Canonical Visit in all the communities and the Provincial Council, the Canonical Visit concludedwith the gracious presence of Mother Sandra, Mother Josemary Keelath, and Mother Melissa Dwyer, who offered an inspiring animation to the Superiors, Principals, and sisters of the Province. Their reflections provided valuable feedback, highlighted emerging opportunities, and offered a hopeful orientation for the future.

A meaningful closing prayer service, invited the sisters who came from different communities to recall the graces received. Through Scripture, symbolic gestures, and quiet reflection, the Province united in gratitude and renewed dedication.

The Canonical Visit of the Mother General and the Councillors was truly a blessing for our Province. Their presence invited each one of us to rediscover and deepen our call to live the Charism of our Foundress, St. Magdalene of Canossa, in a more radical and authentic manner. It was a moment of grace for the Province—a time when we experienced renewal, both personally and communally.

Their visit rekindled in us the zeal to carry out our ministries of charity with greater meaning and inclusivity, embracingall those entrusted to our care: the poor, the marginalized, the youth, the children, and the downtrodden. Inspired by Jesus Crucified and Our Lady of Sorrows, our true models, we renew our commitment to be faithful and dedicated Canossians, serving with love, compassion, and generosity.

That night at 9:00 p.m., Mother Sandra Maggiolo and Mother Melissa Dwyer, accompanied by the ProvincialLeadership Team, departed for Rome via Jeddah, bringing the grace-filled Canonical Visit 2025 to a serene andmemorable close. Meanwhile, Sr. Josemary Keelath left for the Laripani community on 30th November 2025 to complete the Canonical Visit that had been rescheduled earlier. From there, she proceeded to Mumbai.

Sr. Sunita Mao India North