St. Norbert the founder of the Norbertine order, began his work as a messenger of Christ’s Gospel in AD 1118. This order, began in Preamont’re in France, had spread all over the world by mid twelfth century.

At a time when religious harmony and public morality were on the decline, disrupting the life of common man, St. Norbert appeared as a messenger of peace and reconciliation.

At a time when religious harmony and public morality were on the decline, disrupting the life of common man, St. Norbert appeared as a messenger of peace and reconciliation. Though he had led a carefree life as a clergyman, after conversion he made a deep effort to love and understand the Church of Christ. Realising that the church of the middle ages had moved far from the teachings of Christ, he took a firm decision to reform the established church and bring back the true Gospel of Christ among the faithful. Soon, he had gathered a few of his like minded friends and had transformed them into a religious community . He asked his disciples to be prepared for any work at any time.

The message and charisma of St.Norbert is embodied in the religious order which has been instrumental in forming and reforming the church of Christ, over the centuries. Today the Nobertine order stretches its wings through pastoral activities all over the world, breaking the boundaries of language, culture, colour and creed.

As the new millennium brings with it many new challenges, out of regard for the need of time, the Norbertine order has begun many new pastoral activities. Santhi Bhavan is one such. It will serve to spread Christ’s message of peace and healing, a message which St. Norbert dedicated his life to propagate in his time and milieu.