Rosarian Fathers (C.R./C.S.R.)

Also known as: Congregazione dei Rosariani (Italiano) / Congregatio Sanctissimi Rosarii (latine)

Type: Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men)

Depends on: Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life

History

1928.02.02: Established as Rosarian Fathers (English) / Congregazione dei Rosariani (Italiano) / Congregatio Sanctissimi Rosarii (latine) / C.R. / C.S.R.

Contact Info

Address: Rosarian Generalate, Carmelaram P.O., Bangalore-560035, U.P., India

Phone: (080) 28.43.92.49

Superiors

Prior General:

Fr. Justin Raj Sellathurai, C.R. (2018 – ...)

Past Superiors

Prior General:	Fr. K.P. Xavier, C.R. (2012 – 2018)
Prior General:	Fr. A.M. Stephen Mariathas, C.R. (2006 – 2012)
Prior General:	Fr. K.P. Xavier, C.R. (2000 – 2006)
Prior General:	Fr. M.L. Aloysius, C.R. (1988 – 2000)
Prior General:	Fr. J.B. Packianathar, C.R. (1982 – 1985.06.23)
Prior General:	Fr. Bernard Chacko, C.R. (1976 – 1982)

Founder

Founder:

Fr. Anthonipillai Thomas Bastiampillai, O.M.I. (1928.02.02)

Canada

Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, Merlin, Ontario

Statistics (2023.12.31)

Houses: 28

Members: 183 (105 priests)

Last updated on 2026.02.24

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