The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appointed Sr. Jenifer Prafulla D’Souza as the new coordinator of the Health Apostolate.
Sr. Jenifer is a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, Mid-India Province.
This appointment was made during the 94th Executive Committee meeting in Bangalore, south India, on May 7-8.
Sr. Jenifer was born on December 4, 1974, in Manoor, Neermarga, at St. Joseph Church, Mangalore, Karnataka.
She received her primary education at St. Ligoury’s Higher Primary School and pursued her high schooling at Rajeshwar Higher Secondary School, both in her hometown.
From an early age, she felt drawn to religious life, with her interest solidifying around the 6th grade. After completing her 10th grade in 1990, she joined the congregation, later taking her first profession in November 1997, followed by her final profession in 2005.
Her educational journey took her to Bokaro, Jharkhand, for her Pre-University Course (PUC), then to Fr. Mullers in Mangalore for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing), and later to P.G. College of Nursing in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, for her Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing).
In 2015, she completed a certificate course in Basic Counseling Skills from Montfort College, Sampurna, Bangalore.
Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. from Shri Venkateswara University in Gajraula. Presently, she holds the position of Vice Principal at Holy Cross College of Nursing in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.
Throughout her career, Sr. Jenifer has been active in various ministries and activities. She has been deeply involved in youth ministry and is a part of the Jesus Youth Ministry.
At present, she works in the healthcare ministry in Chhattisgarh. She has actively engaged in mission work since joining the congregation, demonstrating a strong commitment to her mission.
Her commitment to education and leadership roles further exemplifies her dedication to serving others and her ongoing professional development.
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