Maryvale Convent, Kinnigoli

On 11th February 1932, Fr Founder along with Mother Martha, Sr Magdeline and Sr Josephine arrived at Kinnigoli to sink a well in the new plot for the sisters. On 21st November 1932, on the feast of Presentation of our Lady, the foundation stone for Maryvale Convent building was laid by Fr Founder himself in the presence of the Parish Priest and the Sisters of the Community. Then by the grace of God, the assistance of our Lady of Immaculate Conception and the persevering efforts of Fr Founder, Maryvale Convent building came into existence near the Parish Church, Kinnigoli.

Ever since, the Sisters of Maryvale render commendable service to the parish community and society. In the course of time, Sisters, through their loving service became one with the people. As a result, Kinnigoli Parish and Maryvale Orphanage became the cradle of vocations to Religious life.

Various ministries : Educational: 

We have at present four educational institutions in the campus.

a)Little Flower Primary School (Kannada Medium)  Estd 1931 The Little Flower Hr Pry School was started in 1931 to empower the girl children. It was purely for the education of girls. Sr Raphael BS was the first Headmistress of the School.  Little Flower High School (Kannada Medium)-Estd 1941In 1941 Little Flower High School was started. It was the first High school of the Bethany Educational Society, Mangalore, meant exclusively for girls. From the year 1988, boys too were admitted to the High School. c)Maryvale Hr Pry School (English Medium) – Estd 1997 Under the leadership of Sr Electa, UKG & I Std was started in 1997.  Now it is one of the leading schools in Kinnigoli. d)Maryvale High School (English Medium) – Estd 2006 Maryvale Hr Pry School was upgraded as Maryvale High school with 61 students in VIII Std in the year 2006.

Medical Apostolate:

Sisters manage the Concetta Hospital of the Diocesan trust from the year 1986. Dr Sr Lelian was appointed as the first Director of the hospital. At present Dr Sr Jeevitha works as the Director of the hospital. 

Social Apostolate

Sanjeevini, the unit under Concetta Hospital came into existence in the year 1996 with its noble aim to bring about integrated community health to all, particularly to the weaker sections of the society. It works for the empowerment of women through SHG, awareness programs and community health services. Sr Agnesia was the first animator of the project

 Hostel Ministry:

Being moved by the sad plight of girl children who were deprived of education, Fr Founder opened a home with the name, Maryvale Orphanage at Kinnigoli. With this move, girls from remote places as well as parentless children from various places got an opportunity to get educated in our own institutions. The orphanage also became a nursery of vocations to our Congregation.

Maryvale Tailoring Centre

 Maryvale tailoring Centre was started in 1982, to empower women, girls and dropouts of rural area through tailoring classes.  Sr Afflicta who was the pioneer of this project continues the same till today. Sr Anna Vivina presently give service in the tailoring centre.

Sisters are fully involved in the Pastoral ministry of the Parish namely,

 Teaching of Catechism and preparing children for First Communion.
 In charge of CLA unit of girls and women association membership in SVP, Parish bulletin, Parish council ,SCC meetings in the wards ,Liturgy and Eucharist Ministry Family visits once a week and oftener as per need.

-BLA meetings once a month.

-Different Ayogas of Synodal in charge under parish level.

Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Celebration of Bethany presence of 75 years (1931 – 2006) The 2nd July 2006 was a memorable day in the history of Maryvale Convent. It was a day to rejoice and recount the blessings of the past 75 years of Bethany presence, as sisters celebrated their Platinum Jubilee. A solemn thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was held at the Immaculate Conception Church, Kinnigoli, officiated by Rev Fr Patrick Rodrigues, the then Parish Priest. Sr Jyoti BS, the Superior General of Bethany Congregation, presided over the felicitation programme.

Developmental works Maryvale Convent building was renovated with the construction of a new spacious chapel and extension of the building in 2013. It was blessed on 23rd November 2013 by Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D Souza, Bishop of Mangalore, and Inaugurated by Sr Wilberta, the Superior General of the Congregation.

Maryvale Convent today

Presently there are 29 sisters involved actively in various Apostolates of the community and Pastoral ministry.  Elderly and sick sisters engage themselves in the Praying ministry. We are grateful to God and our Blessed Mother, the Patroness of Maryvale, for the abundant blessings we receive every day.

PIONEER  SUPERIOR : Sr M Raphael BS

PIONEER MEMBERS : Sr M Petra BS, Sr M Asumpta BS and Sr M Placid BS