Disciples of the Divine Master – INDIA

Bangalore is the capital of the State of Karnataka known as the Garden city of India. It is located on the Deccan Plateau in the south eastern part of Karnataka. Bangalore is India’s third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration. Since 1971 PDDM are present in the Archdiocese of Bangalore. In the premises of Guru yesu Bhavan we have the Provincial Community, Local Community, Novitiate, Initial Formation and Juniorate programs. The Community carry out the Apostolic Activities like Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgical Centre, Pastoral Ministry, Care for Infirm Sisters, Pastoral work for Vocations, Music Ministry and Educational Ministry.

Bannargatta is situated in the State of Karnataka. It is about 35 k.m. away from Bangalore city and is blessed with lot of greeneries. PDDM present in Bannargatta from 1998. The Apostolic activities carried out in this community are like Holistic Health Care Centre, Farm house and a workshop for Embroidery and Tailoring.

Bangalore clergy home is situated at Miller’s Road in Bangalore city. It is the house for old and sick Diocesan Priest and the house belongs to Bangalore Diocese. PDDM sisters render their service in this house from 1997. The Apostolic activities of the sisters include looking after the old and sick priest and service at the Ecclesiastical office.

The community of St. Mary is situated at Armenium Street Chennai from 1987. St Mary’s is the Co- Cathedral of Madras – Mylapore Archdiocese and sisters in this community carry out Apostolic activities like Eucharistic Adoration in the Co-Cathedral, Liturgical Centre, Service at the Diocesan Catholic Information Centre and Pastoral Ministry.

Clergy home Chennai is Diocesan house for old and sick priest which is popularly known as Vianney Home.  PDDM Sisters render their service to the needy priest in this house from the year 2000. The Apostolic Activities of the sisters in this house mainly focused on service to the elderly Priest.

Calicut or Kozhikode is part of Kerala State in the south west of India. It is the third largest city in Kerala. It ranks as the second best city in India to reside in. PDDM Sisters are present in this beautiful city from 1996 and involved in various activities like Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgical Centre, Pastoral Ministry, Educational Ministry, Pastoral Work for Vocations and Formation.

Guwahati is the Capital of the State of Assam at the North east of India. Guwahati was an ancient seat of learning and is also one of the most beautiful cities in South Asia.  The city is also an important hub for transportation in the Northeast Region. PDDM sister are present in this diocese of Guwahati from 1994. They carry out important Apostolic Activities like Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgical Centre, Pastoral Work for Vocation, Pastoral Ministry in the parish and summer courses in Music.

Kohima is the Capital of Nagaland. Nagaland is a hill State located in the far Northeastern part of India. There are 14 tribes of Nagaland and each of these tribes has its own uniqueness. The people of this State are simple in their life style and have a caring spirit. PDDM sister present in Nagaland in Diocese of  Kohima from 1980 they carry out Apostolic Activities like Eucharistic Adoration, services at the Diocesan Retreat House, Liturgical Centre and Pastoral Work for Vocation.

Mangalore is the chief port city of Indian State of Karnataka. Mangalore is known for its beaches, temples and Industries. PDDM sisters present in this lovely city from 2006. In this community they carry out Apostolic Activities like Perpetual Adoration, Liturgical Centre, visit the sick and aged and Music Ministry. Hall and guest rooms available for rent for small occasions, meetings, prayer groups, retreat, etc.

Mumbai is the capital State of Maharashtra, It is the second most populous city in the world and fifth most populous metropolitans area. Mumbai lies on the west cost of India and has a deep natural harbor. Mumbai is also commercial and entertainment Centre of India. In this city of popularity PDDM present from 1960. Their Apostolic Activities like Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgical Centre, Pastoral ministery, Pastoral Work for Vocation, care for Infirm sisters and Formation are appreciated by people of Mumbai. The community is popularly known as Prathanalaya.

Clergy home Mumbai is a Diocesan old age home for Priests. It is situated in the bank of Arabian sea and very close to Prathanalaya. PDDM sisters began their services in this Diocesan Clergy Home from 2002. They focus their attention mainly on the services of these priests.

New Delhi is the Capital city of India.  It is the 3rd largest metropolitan city in India and is one of the fast growing cities. Today Delhi is the major cultural, political and commercial Centre of India. PDDM Sisters are presents in this Capital City from 1988. They carry out important Apostolic Activities like the Eucharistic Adoration in the Cathedral, Liturgical Centre, services at ecclesial offices like CBCI (Catholic Bishops Conference of India) and ACECI( The Association of Catholic Enquiry Centre India), Liturgical Animation, SCC ( Small Christian Community) Animation  and Catechism in the parish.

Nellore is a city located in Andhra Pradesh in India. It is situated on a bank of Pennar River. The language spoken is Telugu which is the second largest spoken language in India after Hindi. Nellore is an important Telugu city. PDDM sisters are presents in this city from 1977. The Apostolic Activities carried out by these sisters are Eucharistic Adoration in the Cathedral, Liturgical Centre, work shop for embroidery and tailoring, Educational Ministry and supervision of the Bishop’s house.

Pondicherry is the Union Territory of India. It was the residence of one of India’s most renowned freedom fighter and spiritualist Sri Aurobindo.  In this Union Territory PDDM began their life from 1987. They play an important role in this great city through their Apostolic Activities like Eucharistic Adoration in the church, teaching Catechism and Pastoral Ministry, Animation of Liturgy in the Parish, Liturgical Centre and Tailoring workshop.

Tura is part of the State of Meghalaya in India. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers. It is one of the wettest place in the world .Tura is the largest town in Meghalaya and it is heavily forested and has a high rain fall. It is the head quarters of this region. PDDM sisters are present in this charming place from 2005. They give Jesus to the Diocese of Tura through their Apostolic Activities like Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgical Centre, Liturgical Animation in the parish and work shop for Tailoring.