ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL , KONMENJRA
ABOUT US
St. Joseph’s Convent School is a premier educational institution dedicated to academic excellence, character formation, and holistic development. Rooted in the values of love, service, and faith, the school provides a nurturing environment where students grow intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, education is not just about acquiring knowledge but about shaping character, instilling values, and nurturing responsible individuals who contribute meaningfully to society. At St. Joseph’s Convent School Konmenjra , we take pride in fostering an environment where academic excellence goes hand in hand with moral integrity and disciplined growth.
Guided by our school’s motto, “Love and Service,” we emphasize compassion, respect, and a sense of responsibility toward others. True education goes beyond textbooks; it is about developing a heart that cares, a mind that thinks critically, and a spirit that serves selflessly. We aim to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to face challenges with confidence and resilience.
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF TARBES
The congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph’s of Tarbes was founded in the year 1843 in France, by six young girls who had a special experience of God , urging them to live a life of Contemplation. Living together in communion they became sensitive to the needs of the people around and responded enthusiastically to their call to educate children, care for the sick and undertook many forms of service.
OUR VISION: Rooted in our Charism of Trinitarian Communion, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes , radically share in the vision and mission of Jesus, ‘’ Father , may they all be one ‘’.
OUR MOTTO : May we all be one.
OUR HISTORY IN INDIA: In 1881 at the request of Fr. Maury , the director of the Society of the Foreign Missionary in Paris. Five sisters were sent to India. They are Sr. Anslem, Sr. Marie De Assumption , Sr. Aurelien , Sr. Gervasi and Sr. Marie Flavie .
On April 13th 1882 the pioneers to India left the Mother House. They arrived in Pondicherry on 11th May 1882 and in Bangalore on 13th May. On May 31st 1882 , the five sisters cheerfully set to work at the Bowring Hospital. Though the Sisters could alleviate the physical pain of the patients, they were powerless to comfort the patients in their spiritual distress, due to their language handicap. None of them knew English , they all knew was the language of love which they communicated through example and devotedness.
The Charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes is ‘’ Rooted in the love of the Father , the son and the Holy Spirit we are called together, to be for God and to be for others, to live and build communion in our communities and in the world.
Today we are 480 Sisters in India in two Provinces and one Region – Province of Bangalore , Province of Mysore and Region of Jeevan Maithri. Our Communities in the Province and Jeevan Maithri are spread over 7 states : Andhra , Chattisgarh , Jharkhand , Karnataka, Kerla, Maharashtra and M.P.We are engaged in education , medical, social, and pastoral work.