Sister M. Princy

Born: October 18, 1962
Entrance: September 8, 1983
Professed: January 21, 1988
Died: October 27, 2025

Believing wholeheartedly on the words attributed to Saint Clare of Assisi on her deathbed, Sister M. Princy Vadakkadath, stepped into eternity this morning at 10:30, October 27, 2025.

…Blessed be You, O God, for having created me.

(St. Clare of Assisi)

Diagnosed with a malignant illness for more than a decade, she lived her earthly life in complete surrender to God’s will—following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom she deeply loved and faithfully imitated both in times of health and in suffering. Sr. M. Princy was born on October 18, 1962, in Poovathussery, Thrissur District, Kerala, to Mr. Varghese and late Mrs. Rosy. She was the eldest of five children, with three brothers and one sister.

After completing her high school education, she entered our Congregation on September 8, 1983. She made her First Profession on January 21, 1988, and her Final Profession on January 25, 1993. Sr. M. Princy was a sincere and dedicated religious who lived her life with steadfast endurance and love.

After her first profession, she underwent training in tailoring. From 1989 to 1991, she served as a seamstress at Anjali Niketan, Pithora. From 1992 to 2001, she was entrusted with the responsibility of the Tailoring School at the newly established St. Francis Convent, Valiaveli, Kerala. She later returned to Anjali Niketan, Pithora, where she once again assumed charge of the sewing room from2001 to 2003. During this period, she took the initiative to stitch uniforms for the students of Anjali Vidyalaya and Anjali Bal Niketan, Pithora. She also successfully completed a diploma course in embroidery and sewing at Wardha, Maharashtra.

Two years later, Sr. M. Princy was appointed teacher at Anjali Bal Niketan, Pithora. She fulfilled this responsibility with great love and dedication, caring deeply for the little children entrusted to her.

Her joy in teaching and her affection for children were evident in all she did. However, in 2012, she faced a severe trial when she was diagnosed with a malignant disease. During the following four years, she underwent treatment at the Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, and at Sanjivani Hospital, Raipur. The treatment brought positive results, and her health gradually improved. In May 2016, Sr. M. Princy was transferred to St. Francis Vidya Bhawan, Kapa, where she faithfully served as the Sister-in-charge of the community for about four years.In October 2020, Sr. M. Princy was transferred to Anjali Niketan, Pithora. Gradually, her healthbegan to decline, and she required greater care and rest. Desiring to spend this period meaningfully and productively, she devoted herself to a work of love. A faithful devotee of the Blessed Mother, she began making rosaries by hand with deep devotion and dedication. With joy and contentment, she shared these rosaries with our sisters and well-wishers. On Mission Sundays, her handmade rosaries were placed in auctions to help raise funds for the missions.

A true Franciscan at heart, Sr. M. Princy was simple, hardworking, and cheerful. She showed great dedication and commitment to the growth of every ministry entrusted to her. Firm in her faith in God and her devotion to the Blessed Mother, she stood as a steadfast witness and a shining example, especially to the younger members of the Province.

We express our heartfelt condolences to Father Thomas Vadakadath, her paternal uncle, who guided and encouraged Sr. M. Princy to join our Congregation. We also stand in prayerful solidarity with her beloved father, brothers, sister, and all members of her family during this time of sorrow.

Dear Sisters, the passing away of Sr. M. Princy leaves us with a deep sense of loss and void. Her life of dedication, quiet service, and unwavering faith has touched each of us profoundly, and her absence will be felt in many ways.

We believe that Sister M. Princy now rejoices in the eternal presence of the Lord, in the loving company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom she so ardently loved and imitated throughout her life.

The mortal remains of Sr. M. Princy will be laid to rest at 10:30 a.m. on October 29, 2025, in our cemetery at Anjali Niketan Campus.

Farewell, dear Sister M. Princy. In gratitude for the gift of your life, we commend you to God’s loving embrace, rejoicing that you now rest in the Lord you so faithfully praised and served. May you rest in the eternal peace of Christ, whom you served so faithfully.