Holycross Tenali Province

Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod - Tenali Province

Social Apostolate:

“Caught up in the great plan of the love of the Father for the world “to unite all things in Christ, the one Head” (NRSV Eph.1: 10) we respond to His call to enter into a covenant of love with Christ.” (ROL 2)


The widespread social centers at Nellore, Makkuva, Kambhampadu and Visakhapatnam in the Province of Tenali reach out to the least, the last and the lost, and work in solidarity with them, struggling to build a new society that will uphold equality and respect for every human being. Due to extreme poverty, many children suffer from malnutrition.


Organizing self-help groups in remote villages, conscientizing the poor and the marginalized on various issues and problems, helping them to find solutions, providing basic medical aid, and counseling victims of domestic violence. Working to alleviate poverty and conscientizing the marginalized Dalit and the tribal people.


Running a rehabilitation Center for trafficked young girls and women who are involved in sex work; offering help through medication, counselling, loving acceptance, prayer, etc.; also catering to the education of their children for a better future through SAKALYA rehabilitation Center.