About us

We are a congregation of Benedictine Sisters, founded by the late Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. S. A. Aruliah in the Diocese of Cuddapah (Kadapa), Andhra Pradesh, India.

Our charism is to radiate the light of Christ through our ministry as we stand by the voiceless, the weak, the marginalized, and those considered “unwanted” in the society to restore their human dignity. Our apostolate consists of evangelization, formal and non-formal education, women empowerment, care of orphans, child laborers, school dropouts, the sick and elderly, and the hearing and speech impaired. We are involved in pastoral and prison ministry too. We take up any apostolate as the Lord guides us according to the signs of the time and needs of the people. The flame lit by our founder, a man of God, continues to glow and shine with great intensity.

Our Mission

We strive to live the values of Christ and like Him care for the voiceless, the weak, the marginalized and those considered “unwanted” in the society to restore their human dignity.

“I was hungry, and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink, I was a stranger, and you welcomed me, I was naked, and you clothed me, I was sick, and you took care of me, I was in prison, and you visited me”

(Mt. 25: 35-36).

Our Vision

Our Founder, Most Rev. S. A. Aruliah was very kind and compassionate to the poor and needy. He did everything he could to uplift them. He realized that development was possible only through education. He started many schools and boarding homes for the education of the poor. We are striving to fulfill his dream of seeing every child educated. We believe that every child has the right to education, regardless of gender, class, or religion. For us, education means transforming the lives of those we serve. We strive to empower others through education and dispel the darkness of ignorance and illiteracy.