Providence Womens College, Calicut

About Providence Womens College, Calicut

Providence Women’s College, Calicut, Kerala, founded by the sisters of Apostolic Carmel came into being on 1st July, 1952. It was the sacred mission of Mother Veronica the foundress of the congregation to train young women who had embraced religious life and send them far and wide on vocations of service to the community. Providence Women’s College was the result of the efforts of such a committed group, headed by Mother Gabrielle, who became the Founder Principal. This was a dream come true for the young women in the Malabar region who had to otherwise go as far as Mangalore or Madras in search of a women’s college. Thus this college opened a new chapter in the annals of Malabar, as its first women’s college. The college is registered under the Apostolic Carmel Education Society, S No.4 of 1957, Calicut. The Managing Governing Body includes the Provincial Superior, Educational Secretary, the Principal, the Local Manager, a representative of the management and a religious staff nominated by the Provincial Superior.

Vision & Mission
The Apostolic Carmel, founded, by Mother Mary Veronica in 1868, offers the service of value based higher education to youth through academic pursuit for excellence, community service and empowerment of women.

The educational mission of the congregation is directed towards the total development of the person and instilling Gospel values in the students and forming responsible citizens of the country who will contribute to the transformation of the world in Christ. The special focus is on the formation of committed Christians who are filled with a sense of mission to their country and to the world.