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Leadership Team

MOTHER GENERAL

Rev. Madre Maria Stella Marzano INSC, a native of Italy, is the 13th Mother General of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters. Besides acquiring a doctorate in Theology, she has also done studies on on the life and spirituality of Bl. Maria Teresa Scrilli, the Foundress of the Congregation. Known for her bold initiatives and vision, Madre Mara’s leadership has brought new impetus to the mission of the Carmelite Sisters. 

DELEGATE SUPERIOR

Rev. Sr. Jancy Valunkal, INSC, is the current Delegate Superior of the Indian Delegation of the Carmelite Congregation. Born and brought up in Ernakulam, Kerala, Sr Jancy has a Masters in Theology, besides other studies. Dedicated and passionate in her service to the Congregation, she has been elected thrice as the Delegate Superior. A sagacious leader, who wins people easily over through her down-to-earth approach, Sr Jancy has a played a vital role in the establishment of Carmel Matric. School at Namanasamudram.

OUR PRINCIPLE DONOR

Mr Srivathsan is the principal donor of the school. He is an Indian American and recent convert to Catholicism, living in Texas, USA. Mr Srivathsan was born in Srirangam, Trichy and raised in a traditional Hindu family. His family moved to US when he was young. In his search for spiritual fulfilment, he first stumbled upon the Carmelite Spirituality (which he fell in love with, head over heels) and was eventually led to embrace Catholicism. Mr Srivathsan expressed to Very Rev Fr Fernando Millan Romeral, the Prior General of Carmelite Order at the time, his desire to start a school for the people of his native Tamil Nadu – an institute that will draw its charism from the Carmelite spirituality and stay rooted in charity and quality.The General put Mr Sivathsan in contact with the Carmelite Sisters at Namansamudram (who were desperately looking for help) and the rest is history.
While the Congregation leadership wondered where to mobilize sources for such a big project and the Sisters were praying hard for help, as an act of God’s benevolence and providence, in came Mr. Srivathsan, an Indian-born American citizen living and working in Houston, Texas, USA. His family moved to the U.S. when he was a young teenager, and several years later he stumbled upon the Carmelite Spirituality (which he fell in love with head over heels), leading him to embrace his Catholic faith all the more! Sri expressed to Very Rev Fr Fernando Millan Romeral, the Prior General of Carmelite Order at the time, his desire to start a school for the people of India, in particular in his home state of Tamil Nadu – an institute that will draw its charism from the Carmelite spirituality and stay rooted in charity and quality. Fr Fernando put Sri in contact with the Carmelite Sisters at Namansamudram (who were desperately looking for help) — and the rest is history. Sri made an initial donation of nearly one crore rupees (about $200,000 USD) for the construction of primary and lower schools (Kindergarten to V Grade).

PRINCIPAL & CORRESPONDENT

Rev. Sr. Usha Antony ( the first sister from Tamilnadu )is the current Principal and Correspondent of Carmel Rani Matric. School. She was born at Kamanayakkapatti, Tamilnadu. After completing her Primary and Secondary education in Tamil Nadu and Kerala respectively, she did her B.Sc in Physics at St. Xavier’s College, Ernakulam , Kerala and followed it up with B.Ed and M.Ed studies in Tamil Nadu. She is a qualified teacher, having worked for two years at a reputed, church-run CBSE School in Gwalior. Multi-talented and pro-active, Sr Usha is passionate about the educational ministry and works round the clock to ensure that the school’s infrastructure improves and the students excel in every aspect of their education.

SUPERIOR

Rev. Sr. Premitha Paul is the present Superior of the Carmelite Community at Namanasamudram, Tamil Nadu. A post-graduate, she is also fluent in Hindi. An experienced teacher for many years, St Premitha, before coming to Carmel Rani Matric, has worked in various schools including the congregation-run Maria Teresa Scrilli Public School, Paravur.