Fr. Cyriac James
VC Superior
Fr. Cyriac James hails from Kasargod, Kerala. He was Ordained on January 2, 1993. He was first appointed at Rahuri centre of the Ahmadnagar Mission from 1993-94 to help in the initiation of our centre there. His deep Divine experience at Rahuri led him to be the Vice-rector and Procurator at the Vincentian Minor Seminary, Edathotty from 1994 - 98. From 1998 - 2006 he served as the estate manager in Thachampara. From 2006 - 09 he helmed in the administration of Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. His hardwork there in Divine, Muringoor revealed his mettle which raised him to be the Finance Councilor of the Marymatha Province of the Vincentian Congregation where he served from 2009-13. Further on he was led to be the Administrator of Tabor Retreat Centre from 2013-18. From then on to this day, Fr. Cyriac has selflessly dedicated himself at the service of Divine Retreat Centre, Nuvem.
The Rich Young Man: “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me.”
Mark 10: 17-27
Fr. Vithayathil (Thomas) Shinu Poulose
VC Director
Fr. Shinu Poulose VC serves in Divine, Nuvem as it's director. He was ordained on 2nd January 2021. He hails from Mumbai. Prior to this appointment, he served, immediately after his ordination as the assistant director of Divine Ashram in Ahmednagar. And then he served a year as the director of Divine Vachan Ashram in Balharshah. His mission while in Goa is is to preach Jesus, through proclamation and hearing confession and through spiritual direction.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
Luke 4:18-19
