Kunnanvilla, Neyyattinkara: Province of Bangalore was glad that their long cherished dream of having a house in Kerala was being fulfilled in inaugurating Shanthi Nivas at Kunnanvilla in Neyyattinkara diocese.

The blessing and opening of the house took place on 01 May 2025. Most Rev. Vincent Samuel, Bishop of Neyyattinkara, presided the solemn Holy Eucharist and blessed the new residence and Rev. Fr. Sabu Koottarappallil, Provincial Superior, opened the house.

The Coadjutor Bishop of Neyyattinkara, Most Rev. Selvarajan Dasan, was present on the occasion along with Rev. Fr. Siby Njavallikunnel, Provincial Superior of St. Thomas Province, and other Claretian conferrers, well-wishers and friends. The new house will primarily serve as Centre for vocation promotion for the province and help in animating the pastoral ministry in the diocese.