The Canossian sisters reached Punavasal in August 1991, at the invitation of the Bishop of Kumbakonam, Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Remigius. The pillar on which the Punavasal mission rests seems to be the conviction of the sisters that families bonded in love, hard work and mutual acceptance are the backbone of the society as well as of the church. So right from the beginning the sisters started to work with the families. Marriages are rectified, school going children are given special coaching, drop-outs are placed back in the school, parents are conscientized about the need for education and helped to send the children to school, adult literacy classes have been started and girls and women are being trained in tailoring so that they can find gainful employment, those suffering from small ailments are cared for. While the above activities help the people of the area to be more human and self-respecting, activitiessuch as Sunday School, family visits, prayer groups, Sunday liturgy and youth meetings keep their faith alive and active. We also catertothe medical needs of the village through a clinic. A humble school is  started  in 2018  with few students. De addiction care also is given by sisters.