Founder:
Rev. Fr. J. E. Arul Raj
Founded on: 28.01.1984
Feast: 8th December
Charism:
“Loving God in Serving the Poor”
List of the communities in the Archdiocese of Madurai
001 – Society of DMI, St. Joseph’s Children’s home, P. Chettiapatti,
Athigaripatti (Post), Peraiyur (Taluk), Madurai (Dt.) 625527.
Community members: 4; Main Apostolate: Child development
& Socio Pastoral Ministry.
Institutions under the community: St. Joseph’s Orphanage, Chettiapatti.
002 – D.M.I Arockia Illam, Rajapuram, Kavunji, Kodaikanal, Dindigul Dt.
community members :5.
Institutions under the community:
1. Children’s Home. 45 children.
2. Self Help Group. 250 groups.
003 – D.M.I Community, Ananda Illam, Ugarthe Nagar P.O., Kodaikanal
Institutions under the community:
Self Help Groups : 500.
004 – D.M.I Community, Vadakaraiparai, Kodaikanal,
Institutions under the community:
Self Help Groups