Landmarks in the History of The SD Congregation

 Feb. 02, 1926-  Candidatesstarted living at St Joseph,s mount,(Kurukkankunnu) Chunangamvely

 Sep.09, 1926-   Received the first destitute in St Joseph,s Mount, Chunangamvely

 Mar.19,  1927-   The foundation of the Congregation with the name 'Little Sisters of  the Poor' and the inauguration of the Home for the  aged & Infirm

                           at St.Joseph's Mount,Chunangamveli

 Mar,19.  1929-   Vestition of the first six sisters

Oct.05,  1929 -   Death of our beloved Founder Venerable .Rev. Fr. Varghese Payappilly

Oct.28,  1929 -    Rt.Rev.Msgr.George Valliarumputh taken charge as the Director of our Congregation

                 1931-    Approval of the constitution by the Ordinary.

July 03  1932-    Religious Profession of the first members

Dec. 06 1934-    Visit of the Apostolic Delegate Most Rev Leo Peter Kierkeisis.Chang of name of the Congregation  from "Little sisters of the Poor" 

                          to  "Sisters of the Destitute".

May.7,  1936-     Marthas Home started.

Nov.16, 1937-    Blessing of the first branch house, and opening of the Home for the Aged at Perumanur(Lourdepuram)

Jan.01, 1940-    Election of the first Suprior General Sr Rose Mary

Nov. 19, 1946-   The first perpetual profession.

Jan. 09.  1950-   Demise of Sr Cicily, one of our pioneer Sisters

Nov,13.  1953-   Visit by His Eminence CArdinal eugine Tisserant, the prefect of the Oriental Congregation and the blessing of the newly constructed chapel at Chunangamvely.