Canossa Convent, Talasari
Talasari house was founded in 1950 when the four Sisters arrived here at the request of Valerian cardinal Gracias, the sisters were challenged with difficulties as all amenities were lacking. The sisters arrived here in a bullock cart from Zaroli mission and started by opening a dispensary. They visited the villages and sowed the seed of compassion and faith in God dispelling superstitions and witchcraft which was rampant there. Sr. Natalina Fernandes, in particular was a guide, philosopher and friend to every villager. This compassionate, undocumented work kept growing. In 1982 their work became more organized with Saving Schemes, Health care workers and Self-help groups. Advocacy work through the sister lawyers and Social workers gained ground.
Dayanand Hospital
The sick from the far off villages gathered in our dispensary as they had no other medical care.
Maternity cases abounded and our Sr. Doctor Vilma Nazareth and other sisters served with love and compassion these numerous helpless poor, attending to all their medical needs for 25 years. Soon the hospital was built in Vadoli a nearby village. The 100 bed hospital was renewed in 2004 doctors with various specializations were appointed and well trained hospital staff and nurses gave excellent service.
Simultaneously the Leprosy clinic was established as numerous leprosy cases were detected in the villages This dedicated which started in 1957 has seen numerous patients cared for lovingly in the clinic in Vadoli. The Sisters and Social workers also undertake to eradicate and control this disease through detection camps in the villages around.
In 2010 the 2-year auxiliary nursing course (ANM) for 25 students and later in 2021 the General Nursing Course (GNM-3 years) for 40 students was started. The young ladies especially the tribals are ever grateful for this noble profession which while helping them to earn a living are able to prevent deaths and raise health standards in our country.
The Varli girls who study in the Jesuit village schools are looked after by the Sisters in the boarding. They complete their studies and later obtain good jobs as teachers, Nurses, good mothers, and healthy citizens of our country.
The marvelous apostolate in this tribal area has been an inspiration to many. They in their turn have continued this mission of love.