Sr. Lismy, a member of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC), popularly known as the “Camera Nun,” has been selected for the prestigious James Alberione Award for her pioneering contributions to media ministry. The recognition will be conferred during the 30th National Convention of Christian Journalists, organized by the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), in Pune on September 20.
According to Catholic Connect, Sr. Lismy has had a prolific career in the field of media, producing more than 25 short films, 250 video albums, 150 documentaries, and over 100 interviews. Her work often addresses pressing social issues while inspiring moral living and social responsibility among audiences.
One of her recent films, Pidakozhi, narrates the story of a young girl’s resilience and the power of solidarity. Inspired by real-life experiences in an orphanage, the film emphasizes empathy, compassion, and collective action in the face of violence.
In addition to her storytelling, Sr. Lismy has shown remarkable technical expertise. She independently built a fully functional digital recording studio and has supported religious congregations in establishing their own media units. Her online platforms, including Nirmala Media TSR and her widely followed “Camera Nun” YouTube channel, have reached a global audience, garnering more than 8.3 million views.
Earlier this year, she was also invited to the Global Communication Gathering at the Vatican, where she served as a panelist. Notably, she was the only participant representing India at the international event, further underscoring her influence in the Church’s media apostolate.
As Catholic Connect highlighted, the James Alberione Award, instituted by the Society of St Paul in collaboration with the ICPA, commemorates Blessed James Alberione, the visionary founder of the Pauline Family, who is remembered as a pioneer of media evangelization. The award honors individuals who creatively and responsibly use media to promote human values and positive social change.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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