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In 1996, Rev. Dr. Jacob Thoomkuzhy, the
then Bishop of Thamarassery, Kerala, India invited the Norbertine
Fathers of Averbode to start a pastoral
activity in his diocese focussing on rehabilitation
of mental patients which was a felt need of
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Rev. Abbot Ulric Edward Geniets, the
Prelate of Averbode,
asked his conferrer Fr. Martin George Parathazha to prepare
and coordinate the project in Kozhikode
District in Kerala, India. He was asked
to establish a charitable society according to the Indian
Charitable Society Act, to ensure the long-term stability
and continuity of the project. |
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On 11th October, 1997, the Abbot himself
inaugurated the Santhi Charitable Society and laid
the foundation stone for Santhi
Bhavan.
With the consent of his Council, he nominated and
appointed Fr. Martin as the Director. To support
the works of Santhi Bhavan, the Abbot appointed
conferer Bernard Fets as the procurator of the project,
on 1st May, 2000. |
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Abbot
Ulric Edward Geniets lays the foundation
stone for Santhibhavan. |
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As
a pastoral venture of the Norbertine
Community of Averbode,
this project is fully coordinated and supported by the abbey
of Averbode with the help of its many benefactors in India
and abroad. |
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Fr.
Bernard Fetes addresses the gathering on the inauguration
of Santhibhavan. Adv.Joshy Kynadi , Leagal adviser, Mr K.
Muraleedharan, Member of Parliament Mar.Paul Chittilappilly,
Bishop of Thamarassery are also seen.
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