Amali Illam, Palliyagaram – 1971
Superior
Sr.Preethika AC
Ph: 8281188358
In response to the church’s call to serve the needs of the time the Apostolic Carmel sisters came to Sancta Maria Mission Palliagaram in 1970-71. The house which welcomed them was a cow shed with few minor modifications. The house reminded our pioneer sisters of the stable in Bethlehem. The sisters of Christ King Convent at Tambaram were a great support to the mission in the beginning. While the parish ministry was the main focus of this mission. Health Centre, Mother and Child care, People based community health programme, Crèche’ at Palliagaram village and Kumaravadi village were also part of their mission.
The new health centre was blessed and inaugurated in 1977. In order to make healing services available to people, Mobile clinic was started at different centres. Twenty four hour emergency and Ambulance services are available at the health centre. The patients who need specialized care are taken to Chengalpet Medical College Hospital in the ambulance. Community Health workers are given thorough training in herbal medicines and are encouraged to use herbal remedies more than allopathic medicines. They work as a team and are helpful to one another.
The crèches’ at Palliagaram and Kumaravadi villages provide the much needed child care. Children who were earlier under nourished and under- weight are now healthy and free from diseases. The parents were happy because these children not only enjoy safety but also grow happy, healthy and strong. The year 1993 marked another important milestone in the history of Amali Illam. When the programme for the disabled was initiated and in 1994 a community bassed rehabilitation programme was also started. In Udayam Rehabilitation Centre the regular classes are continued. The special educators are given training to develop the skills of the Mentally Challenged children.
Amali Illam celebrated silver jubilee and was blessed with many tangible signs of God’s approval of the work and mission in 1995 – 1996. In 2017, half acre of land was bought for Udayam vocational training centre. An amount of rupees one crore was donated for the same by Koucheouseph, Chittilapilly. The silver jubilee of Udayam was celebrated on 19 th April, 2017 May our Mother of Carmel and our Foundress Venerable Mother Veronica be our guide and support as we journey.
a) Health Centre
The new health centre was blessed and inaugurated 1977. In order to make healing services available to people, Mobile clinic was started at different centers.
b) Emergency and ambulance Service
Twenty four hour emergency services are available at our health centre. The patients who need specialized care are taken to Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital in our ambulance.
c) Community Health workers and medical services
They are given thorough training in herbal medicines and are encouraged to use herbal remedies more than allopathic medicines. They work as a team and are helpful to one another.
d) Child care and development
The crèches at Palliagaram and Kumaravadi villages provide very much needed child care. Children who were earlier undernourished and underweight are now healthy and free from diseases. The parents were happy because these children not only enjoy safety but also grow happy, healthy and strong.
In the year 1993 marked another important milestone in the history of Amali Illam. When the programme for the disabled was initiated and in 1994 a community bassed rehabilitation programme was started. In Udayam Rehabilitation Centre the regular classes are continued. The special educators are given training to develop the skills of Mentally Challenged children.
Amali Illam convent celebrated silver jubilee and was blessed with many tangible signs of God’s approval of our work and mission in 1995 – 1996.
As we continue successfully the mission at Amali Illam. We also see the responsibility ahead of us. We the sisters rededicate ourselves to walk with Jesus who went in search of the weak and marginalized. May our Mother of Carmel and our founders Venerable Mother Veronica be our guide and support as we journey.
Contact details:
Amali Illam,
Palliagaram (po),
Salavakkam (Via )
Kancheepuram (Dist.)
Tamil Nadu – 603 107
Convent : 08012498385
Udayam Sp.Sch.: 09842497406
Health Centre : 09176787536
email address:
amaliillampalli@yahoo.com
udayamsisters@yahoo.co.in