Most Rev. Bernard Moraes, the then Bishop of Belgaum, extended invitation to Holy Family Sisters to start a community in the Diocese of Belgaum. On the Pentecost day Bishop Bernard consulted the then Superior General Rev. Sr. Maria Pia and requested to offer the sisters at Belgaum.
On 28th May 1998, the Superior General along with Srs. Lydia, Carmen and Rosanna went to Belgaum to meet the Bishop, view the place and then to take the decision. Bishop and Fr. Peter introduced the mission areas and went to Adkur, Godoli, Nangard and Uachagaon. After going through the above places and observing them, sisters choose to open a community at Uchagaon and decided to inaugurate on 5th August as on that day our Blessed Joseph Vaz wrote a letter to Mother Mary.
Since there was a rented house available the sisters felt that they need to prepare and therefore they began on 24th June 1998 the feast of St. John the Baptist. Bishop Bernard, some diocese fathers and MSFS fathers celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Superior General Rev. Sr. Pia, Srs. Leonie Carmeline, Stephaine, Rosanna, Anita, Aurora, Milena, Novices of MSFS, some Holy Cross Sisters, neighbour and villagers joined in the celebration and prayed for the sisters.
Sisters felt that the first convent in the diocese of Belgaum should be named of the Congregation; therefore it was named Holy Family Convent. The pioneering sisters were Sr. Rosannne as the animator and the members were Srs. Anita Fernandes and Diana. Most Rev. Bernard Moraes the Bishop of Belgaum blessed and inaugurated the convent.
Activities carried on at Uchagaon by the sisters
Pastoral work in St. Jude’s ParishChurch, Uchagaon
Missionary activities such as catechetical, preparation for celebration of liturgy
Youth formation
Family visits in the Parish and surrounding areas
Pre-primary school
Needlework and tailoring classes
The sisters’ zealously carried out their mission facing all the challenges staying in a rented house. After four years the dream of having our own convent came true and as soon as the completion of the house took place on 4th May, 2002, Bishop Bernard Moraes inaugurated the new convent.
Though we have low income, yet we try to manage with the mission of the Lord in what way possible. We try our level best to make our liturgy meaningful and creative. We also try to be channels of peace in the neighbouring villages through our family visits, BCC and counseling and tutorial classes. We also visit Hosur, Kenne, KowadTriwadi villages.