Holy Cross Convent, Calicut

Holy Cross Convent, Calicut, Kerala

House In-Charge: Sr. Julie Augustine Established:

Purpose:

To provide hostel accommodation for our college girl students For vocation promotion To provide vocational training for the youth Socio-cultural background of the place Calicut is a city of the northern part of Kerala; is situated in the coastal belt. It was a business centre from the earlier times for spices and other agricultural products. Vasco De Gama had landed first Kappad, about 36 kilometers from the city of Calicut. The residents of the place hail from different parts of the state and a small population from other states. People are generally hospitable, friendly, hard working and live in harmony though it has a mixed socio-cultural and religious background. It is a hub for IT, Education and health facilities. Poor are hit worse than the small farmers who have neither access to proper education or government jobs nor has the wherewithal to technology. The Christian community is also affected by this problem. Families are looking for a change in their new generation’s occupation and looks for job oriented education with better quality even in the midst of their misery experienced within the walls of the household. Education is given much importance; people are highly educated and migrating to Gulf and other countries for better economy. The city faces a lot of labour problem; labourers come to the city mainly the youth from Northen states ie; West Bengal and Orissa for the construction work to Calicut.

Social-cultural background:

Education is the main apostolate of the community. The sisters run the College since 2008 with Under Graduation and Post Graduation. It is a co-education college. It has College extension programme. There is also a vocational training institute. The sisters run hostel for students. They are involved in pastoral work such as teaching catechism, animating the youth, mothers’ group and SCC meetings.

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Eduction

Committed to nurturing minds, the sisters manage schools and educational programs for holistic development.

Pastoral Work

Dedicated to spiritual guidance, the sisters support faith formation and personal growth. They lead prayer services, retreats, and provide emotional and moral support to those in need.

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