Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Sr. Annie Paruvanany

Sr. Annie Paruvanany (Born in 17th December 1948 – Till Date) is a Catholic Nun, Missionary and Academician. She is a Community Sister at several Syro-Malabar Missions and Institutions. She is well-known for her contributions to community development, spiritual guidance, and counselling services, in addition to being an outstanding teacher. She is affectionately referred to as "Aniyamma Teacher" by students and acquaintances.


Education:

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics, University of Cochin
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Mahatma Gandhi University

Life & Career:

Sr. Annie Paruvanany became a Catholic nun on April 5, 1972, in the FCC (FRANCISCAN CLARIST CONGREGATION) Family. She began her academic and missionary career at Mount Assisi School in Bhagalpul, Bihar. She worked there until 1976, when she transferred to St. George Higher Secondary School Kattappana as a Mathematics and English teacher, where she stayed until 1984. She was appointed as Senior Academician at St. Joseph's. High school -Chinnar, Idukki in 1984 and served till 1986. 

She took in charge as Senior Academician at St. George’s High School – Mukkulam in 1986 and continued till 1986. The congregation gave another mission to continue teaching at Fathima Matha High School Mlamala, Idukki in 1986 and she served till 1990, taught English & Mathematics to students. She returned to St. George’s High School – Mukkulam and taught till 1998, moved to St. George’s High School, Kattappana as Senior Academician serving a year on the same portfolio.

Sr. Annie got appointed as Head Mistress and Senior Academician at St. George’s High School – Mukkulam in 1999 and continued till 2004. She took a break from Academic career, studied Psychology course at Shanthi Dham Psychology Center, Thrissur, later on appointed as Patient Councilor at St. Alphonsa Hospital, Anakkara in 2005, served for two years.

The congregation gave another mission as General Animator at FCC Convents across southern India, guiding young sisters in spirituality, Meditation, Counselling, Orientation classes etc. in 2006, she served at various convents till 2016. She completed 50 years at FCC Congregation in the same year (Golden Jubilee). She returned to Kerala, took charge as Community Sister at many convents in Idukki & Kottayam districts till 2020. At present, Sr. Annie is serving as Community Sister at Assisi Bhavan, Kanjirapally.


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