One of the glorious outcomes of the soul-searching efforts made at the decennial celebrations of Sagar Diocese in 1980 was the starting of a missionary Women Religious Congregation. The great challenge was to dare an adventurous "Launch into deep" mission experience. Trusting fully in God the Father, in others and in himself Bishop Clemens Thottungal at the age of 71 instituted the pious union of the "Sisters of Jesus" on 8th September 1980, the joyful feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mother. The name "Sisters of Jesus" is the brain-child of Bp. Clemens. The more a sister reflect Jesus' goodness the more she is a sister of Jesus. It is a dynamic name, with a challenge to be transformed and moulded into Jesus. While imparting courage to call themselves as "Sisters of Jesus" Bishop wanted this name to be a constant reminder of their call to commit themselves to the word of God.

One is tempted to say, 'whatever Bp. Clemens touched has turned into gold'. The little seed he planted blossomed luxuriously. It took roots in Sagar, spread its branches to other districts of the diocese and even beyond within a short span of ten years, everywhere under a captivating surname "Jesubhavan". After ten years came another circular Decree from Bp. Joseph Neelankavil, successor of Bp. Clemens in which we read, "Having obtained the 'Nihil Obstat' from the Sacred Congregation of Oriental Churches through its letter dated 9th November 1989.

The 25 years of growth is quite insignificant in the history of a religious congregation. However, the remarkable progress in the number and quality of the "Sisters of Jesus" speak volumes about the immense graces their brother 'Jesus' deigned to shower on them over this short period. During the past 25 years the number of professed sisters has shot up to 77 and that of 'Jesubhavan' to 14 in the diocese and one in Kerala and another one in Italy. 'Jesubhavans' are places of silence and prayer, brotherhood and service, study and proclamation. There a number of formators, nurses, teachers, village animators and doctors. They love to be with the poor, to help themselves, to learn from them and sharing Christ with them through life and service. The present Bishop Joseph Pastor Neelankavil is very keen in imparting true Christian spirit and tradition in to their ways of life. As Bp. Clemens used to say 'Jesubhavan is the power house of Sagar Diocese'. The sisters of Jesus will respond positively to this tremendous trust invested in them by all. Threir motto is "Love Jesus and Live for Him".

Superior General : Sr. Jisa David SJ
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