Krishnagar, India - October 2017 - On October 1, the General Chapter of the Catechist Sisters of Mary Immaculate and Help of Christians (SMI) began on the theme: 'Revitalizing the small way of spiritual infancy in our life and mission.' Also, on October 3, the new General Council was elected: Superior General, Sister Dina Vellamaruthunkal; Council: Sister Jane Nadackal, Sister Jaisy Varickamthotty, Sister Divya Lakra, Sister Margaret Ranjitham, Sister Malabika Mondal. The General Chapter of the SMI, the 18th Salesian Family Group, ends 12 October.