Our History

The Daughters of St. Camillus was founded on February 2, 1892, in Rome, Italy, by Blessed Fr. Luigi Tezza and St. Josephine Vannini, inspired by the mission of St. Camillus de Lellis, the Patron of the Sick.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve the sick and vulnerable, following the example of Christ, the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). We embody His healing ministry through acts of mercy, even at the risk of our own lives, and recognize Christ in every person in need (Matthew 25:31-36).

 

The Founders

• St. Camillus de Lellis (1550-1614): A former gambler who converted at the age of 25 and consecrated his life to the care of the sick and reform of health care. He founded the religious order of the ministers of the sick (camillians) in 1582.St.Camillus is the patron of the sick, hospitals and health care workers.
• Blessed Fr. Luigi Tezza: The visionary priest who founded the congregation for women to continue the healing mission of St. Camillus.
• St. Josephine Vannini: The courageous co-foundress who, with Fr. Tezza, established the congregation of the Daughters of St. Camillus and expanded it across Italy and beyond.

In India

In the year 1972 the congregation of the D.S.C started their mission in India. Today the Indian province has 178 professed members engaged in the various fields of health care apostolate such as hospitals, dispensaries, school and college of nursing, homes for the aged, center for disabled children, leprosy care, palliative care, and centre for the children and women affected with HIV/AIDS.

 

In Kerala

St. Camillus Hospital was established in 1984 and has since become a trusted healthcare provider in the region of Chungakkunu, in Kannur District. Today, the hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including General Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and an Emergency Department with 24-hour service. The hospital is equipped with an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a well-equipped laboratory, X-ray facilities, and an on-site pharmacy. Consultant doctors are available in various specialties, including ENT, Cardiology, Neurology, and Dermatology. Additional services include a Dialysis Unit, a Physiotherapy Centre, Palliative Care, and Home Care services. Our upcoming project is the development of a Modular Operation Theatre (OT), which will enhance our surgical capabilities and allow us to provide even higher standards of care to our patients.