NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Fr. Rathan Almeida, OCD
Director and Programme 
Coordinator

Fr. Ajith Rodrigues OCD,
Dean of Studies

Fr. Rakesh Parmar, OCD
Administrator

 

Photo Gallery

 

Teachers' Seminar on "Revolutionizing Learning: AI In Education" at Pushpashrama,
on Feb. 8, 2025 - participated by Dhyanavana Student Sisters.


Seminar on "AI Workshop" at Dhyana Sadhana on Feb. 1, 2025 -
 participated by Dhyanavana Student Sisters


Classes by Professor - Fr. P V Antony


Birthday of Sr. Christina SAB - February 6, 2025


Charism Presentation by Sr. Manju DSS


Feast: Presentation of the Lord - Day of Consecrated Life - February 2, 2025


Birthday of Sr. Sushmitha D'Souza HMR - February 2, 2025


Classes by Professor - Fr. Richard Menezes OCD


Send-off and Vote of thanks to - Sr. Reshma PDDM


Charism Presentation by FIHM Sisters


Classes by Fr. Joy Francis OCD


Charism Presentation - Jan. 22, 2025


Classes by Fr. Sunil Kumar D'Souza


Homiletics by Sisters - Jan. 18, 2025


Birthday of Sr. Jona FIHM - Jan. 17, 2025


Pongal Celebration


Classes by Professor - Fr. Rathan N Almeida OCD - Director


Birthday of Maryamma - January 12, 2025


Awarding of Certificates to the Sisters who completed their course of 6 months and 3 months


Christmas Celebration - Dec. 18, 2024


Presentation of Thesis - by Sr. Ancy T., MSJ


Presentation of Thesis - by Sr. Anci MPF


Classes by Professor - Fr. Rathan N Almeida OCD - Director


Presentation of Thesis - by Sr. Sarita MSI


Send-off and Vote of thanks to - Br. Prakash FSC


Feast Day Celebration of - Sr. Lucy SCC


Birthday Celebration of Rev. Fr. Rathan - Director of Dhyanavana,
Farewell to Fr. Augustine - Dean of Studies, and
Welcome to Fr. Ajith - the New Dean of Studies" on Dec. 7, 2o25.


A Warm Welcome to Fr. Rathan, on his return back from the UAE


Classes by Fr. Archie OCD


Charism Presentation by Br. Prakash FSC


Contemplative Sunday - by Fr. Noel, OCD


Advent Celebration


Advent Retreat preached by Fr. Augustine Robert OCD (Nov. 24-30, 2024)


Birthday - Sr. Grace, SCJM


Charism Presentation by Sr. Anci, MPF


Charism Presentation by Sr. Anjali Therese, DM


Charism Presentation by Sr. Ancy T., MSJ


Classes by Fr. Deep, OCD


Homiletics - on Saturdays


Weekly Exams


Birthday celebration of our Director - Rev. Fr. Rahan N Almeida OCD, in the UAE,
on November 22, 2024


Classes by Professor - Fr. Gilbert Choondal SDB


Renewal of Vows by Srs. Anci MPF, Pious DSH, Asrita SAL, Santhi SAL


Charism Presentation - by Sr. Sanjukta, SJS


Send-off and Vote of thanks - IBVM Sisters


Classes by Professor - Sr. Anjali Therese DM


Awarding of Certificates to Srs. Madhuri, Mariam, Maxima and Nirmala IBVM, after successful completion of their course,
by Rev. Fr. Ramiro Casale - General Delegate of OCDS, Rev. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza - Provincial Superior OCD a
nd Rev. Fr. Alphone Britto - Councillor of Spirituality.


Visit and Eucharistic Celebration by Rev. Fr. Ramiro Casale - General Delegate of OCDS
Today, November 14, 2024 highlighted a special visit by Rev. Fr. Ramiro Casale OCD - the General Delegate of OCDS,
along with Rev. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza OCD - the Provincial Superior of OCD Karnataka-Goa Province and
Rev. Fr. Alphonse Britto OCD - the Councillor in-charge of Spirituality.

The Eucharistic Celebration followed and awarding of the certificates to the student-sisters who completed their
course by our special visitors, marked the significance of the day.

FR. RAMIRO CASALE, General Delegate of OCDS
Biography (A brief note on Fr Ramiro)


Fr. Ramiro was born in the city of Zacatecas, Mexico, on 28th June 1971. He studied Company Administration in his native city and worked in management and finance. He entered the OCD Order on 15th July 2001 in the California-Arizona Province, U.S.A., making his First Profession on 2nd February 2003.

He studied at the Mount Angel Seminary in the State of Oregon and obtained a Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters and a master’s degree in theology and divinity. He also studied Theology at the Theological Faculty of Teresianum, in Rome and was awarded a Doctorate in Psychology by the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome.

Fr. Ramiro made his Solemn Profession in Rome, on 14th December 2007, and was ordained priest in Alhambra, California, on 20th June 2009. He served as Director of the Carmelite Institute of Spirituality in Stanwood, Washington and was also Master of Postulants, Novices and Students. In October 2021, he was appointed General Delegate for the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (OCDS).


Charism Presentation - by Srs. Jyothi and Divya, MMM


Birthdays in November


Presentation of Book Review - by 4 IBVM Sisters


Charism Presentation - by Sr. Deena, CSST


Classes by Professor - Fr. Sundar - Sacred Heart Fathers

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Celebration of Light - Diwali


Classes by Professor - Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues, OCD


Classes by Professor - Sr. Charlotte Sequeira, SAP


Charism Presentation - by Sr. Pious, DSH


Awarding of Certificates to Srs. Snehal and Kashena CCR,
after successful completion of their course


MISSION ROSARY - conducted by MSI Sisters


Birthdays in October


Visit to Dhyana Sadhana, Bogadi, Mysore


Visit to Cloistered Carmel, Bogadi, Mysore


"Homiletics" - conducted in October.


Classes by Professor - Sr. Lilly Chacko SMMI


Feast of St. Teresa of Avila: Oct. 15, 2024 - Festal Wishes


Dasara - Torchlight Parade at Bannimantap Grounds
attended by all the participants of the course


Preached Retreat: Oct. 6 - 12, 2024 - by Fr. Augustine Robert OCD, for 20 Sisters of St. Ann's of Phirangipuram


Classes by Professor - Fr. Jovel Oliver OCD


Classes by Professor - Fr. Richard D'Souza


Classes by Professor - Sr. Deva Priya


October 1, 2024 - Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux - Little Flower


Awarding of Certificate and Send-off to Sr. Prema FIHM


Preached Retreat: Sept. 23 - 28, 2024 - by Fr. Rathan N Almeida OCD, for 26 Sisters of St. Ann's of Phirangipuram


Institution Day - Sept. 21, 2024" - Prize Distribution


Institution Day - Sept. 21, 2024" - Cultural Programme


Classes by Professor - Fr. Antony


"Institution Day - Sept. 21, 2024" - Eucharistic Celebration

 

Birthday Celebration of Fr. Rakesh Parmar - Administrator of Dhyanavana

Presentation of Book Review

Awarding of Certificates

Mysore Darshan


 

Class by Professors

Nativity and Onam Celebration - Sept. 8, 2024

Classes by Professors


 

August 15, 2024 - Feast of the Assumption of Mother Mary and Independence Day Celebration

 



JULY 16, 2024 - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
 

 

Inauguration of the Spirituality Course (28th Batch: 2024-2025)


SUMMER COURSES 2024

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist

Input Sessions and Discussions

Preached Retreat



A few group photos of the participants for the courses and retreat.

 

27TH CONVOCATION DAY AT DHYANAVANA

Seminar on February 18, 2024

 


 

Professors with the students

 

Seminar on February 18, 2024

 

TALENTS AND COMPETITIONS : (27th Batch: 2023-2024) - At Dhyanavana, Mysore

 

Nativity Feast Celebration

Onam Celebration

 

TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION : September 5, 2023

Teachers’ Day was celebrated in an extraordinary way. Very creatively the participants greeted Frs. Rathan, Augustine, Dolphy and Sr. Virginia SAB, the Professor for classes, as well as all the sisters who are teachers by profession. During the Holy Eucharistic celebration, all the teachers were remembered and prayed for in a special way. The day was made special with a vibrant cultural programme in the evening.

 

MYSORE DARSHAN : September 3, 2023

Dhyanavana Community was out on a Mysore Darshan visiting all the historical places. The day was special as it was a day of relaxation as well as filled with happiness and cheer. It was interesting to many as it was their first visit to Mysore. All had a good time.

 

"Teachers' Seminar"
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationship in Education - August 26, 2023.



Independence Day at Dhyanavana

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16, 2023

Inauguration of the Spirituality Course" 27th Batch 2023-2024, on July 3, 2023.


Adoration


Aug. 15, 2022 - Hoisting Flag


Aug. 15, 2022 - Mass


Class


Fr. Dominic's Birthday


Fr. Dominic's Birthday


Mount Carmel Feast


Mysore Darshan


Mysore Darshan


Nativity and Onam Feast


Nativity and Onam Feast


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


Talents and Competitions


 

23rd Convocation Program of Dhyanavana

The 23rd Convocation program of Dhyanavana, International Spirituality Centre, Mysore, was held on Thursday, March 19th at 6 pm. Prof. Cletus D'souza, M.Sc., Ph.D., gave an inspiring convocation address. V. Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao, Ocd, released the Dhyanavana Silver Jubilee Annual. Most Rev. Dr. K. A. William, Bishop of Mysore, conferred the Diplomas and Certificates to 60 student sisters. The Dhyanavana sisters put up a few cultural items. Many Priests, Religious, Well wishers and friends attended the function.

 

DHYANAVANA DAY : SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION, September 22, 2019

On Sunday September 22nd, Dhyanavana Silver Jubilee was celebrated at Pushpashrama.

Dhyanavanais an International Institute of Spirituality where the Carmelite Fathers (OCD) offer nine-months UG and PG Diploma and Certificate Courses from Teresianum, Pontifical Institute of Spirituality, Rome; as well as from the University of Mysore accredited to St. Philomena’s College, Mysore. Since three years we have also begun M.A. in Holistic Spirituality from the University of Mysore.

Around 45 priests and 450 religious and lay people participated in the Holy Eucharist and the Jubilee program. Most Rev. Sebastian Adayanthrath, New Bishop of Mandya, Fr. Charles Serrao OCD Provincial and many other dignitaries participated in the function. Bishop and Fr. Gregory D’Souza OCD, the founder of Dhyanavana were felicitated.

Dhyanavana Sisters put up a multi cultural program which was well appreciated. We thank all of you for your support towards Dhyanavana.


Fr. Dominic Vas OCD
Director

 

INAUGURATION OF THE 23RD DIPLOMA COURSE OF DHYANAVANA:

On Sunday, 30 June, the 23rd Diploma Course in Spirituality of Dhyanavana was inaugurated. Fr. Pius James OCD Vicar Provincial, was the Main Celebrant of the Inaugural Eucharist.

Around 125 Priests, Sisters and Friends participated in the celebration.

This year we have 52 participants for the Dhyanavana Diploma Course from all over India from around 30 congregations.

 

A Seminar on Discernment…

THE ART OF PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT IN RELIGIOUS LIFE

 

CARMELITE SEMINAR AT PUSHPASHRAMA, MYSORE, ON 5-11-2017

 

Dhyanavana Day 2017

NEW ACADEMIC YEAR AT DHYANAVANA, MYSURU

 

ONE-MONTH COURSE


Participants for One-Month course.

CONVOCATION AT DHYANAVANA:

 

Class

Talents


 

Institution Day Celebration

 

Pongal  Celebration


Birthday Celebration of Fr. Canute


Christmas Celebration

Onam Celebration

Retreat: May 12 - 18, 2016

Course on Psycho-Spiritual Integration: May 16 - 21, 2016

Leadership Course: May 2 - 14, 2016

Group Activity

Retreat: May 1 - 7, 2016

Retreat: April 24 - 30, 2016


April 10 - 23, 2016: Leadership Course

 

April 17-23, 2016 Retreat

 

CONVOCATION DAY

Group Discussion




Working in the Garden

 

At Class

 


 

DHYANAVANA, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY
(AFFILIATED TO THE PONTIFICAL INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY ‘TERESIANUM’, ROME; AND ST. PHILOMENA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) MYSORE)

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