11/07/25
Sr. Deepa Thayilkalariammakel, PHJC, one of the pioneer members of the PHJC mission in India, was called by the Lord to her heavenly abode on 11th June at 5.45PM. After a brief period of illness and a few days in the intensive care unit at St. Philomena’s Hospital, she was brought back to Seva Nilaya. She remained bedridden for several days, receiving devoted care from community sisters. Her passing was serene like a lamp gently extinguishing, surrounded by many of PHJC sisters from Seva Nilaya and neighbouring PHJC communities. The funeral service was held on July 13th, with Sr. Deepa’s younger brother Fr. Joychan, CMI, serving as the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist in the chapel at Seva Nilaya. A significant number of CMI Priests, Salesian Priests, and Sisters from PHJC and other congregations were present to honour her life and legacy.