2015 June 1st we began our Guanellian mission at St. Paul’s boys home with the permission of Very Rev. Fr. Alfonso Crippa SdC , Superior General, Rev. Fr. Gustavo De Bonis, SdC, the link Councilor for India and Secretary General, Fr. A. Soosai Rathinam SdC was the Provincial Superior. Rev. Fr. S. Periyanayagasamy, Sdc was the first director. The people of this surrounding admired at our ministry and way of life above all our presence with the people. On 25th of November 2018, on the day of Christ the King Feast the Church of Vadapatti mission station namely St. John De Britto Church was given to Guanellian Fathers for the pastoral care by Most Rev Dr. Antony Pappusamy, D.D, STD with the kind Permission of Very Rev. Fr. Umberto Brugnoni SdC, our present General and Rev. Fr. J. Ronald is our Provincial Superior . Though the Christian families are very few but they have strong faith in St. John De Britto. We, the Fathers used to go for house visit, visiting sick and giving Holy Communion to the sick and accompany them in their spiritual journey daily. It’s great privilege for us to celebrate GOLDEN JUBILEE this year on 26th of January 2021. The Arch Bishop was very much appreciated the Parish Priests, faithful, community fathers and Guanellian Congregation for good animation and spiritual journey with faithful. On the day nearly 600 people participated in this Golden Jubilee surrounding parish people. Nearly 20 priests and 5 nuns participated on this occasion. In memory of Golden Jubilee celebration, we constructed 4 things namely 1. Arch, 2. Bell tower, 3. Flag pole and 4.Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Thanks to all the community fathers who rendered their helping hand in organizing this celebration in a grand manner. Especially we thank our superior General and his Council and Divine Providence Province, Provincial Superior and his Council for your valuable support and encouragement.
