The humble beginning of the Canossian community in Kattakode was in May 1970. The instrument the Lord used was Mother Rose Confortini, an Italian Canossian Missionary. The senior citizens of Kattakode still relish the memory of this simple Canossian about whose missionary zeal and sacrificial spirit they speak in glowing terms. The sisters in the community serve the people in modest but meaningful ways. There have been so many vocations to Canossian style of life from Kattakode. A tailoring centre gives training to few girls. A creche, which is supported by the State Social Welfare Board, together with the Nursey School, takes care of 150 children. Computer classes are also held in the premises. Free tuition classes are held in the evenings and on holidays to help the children who are first generation learners to cope with their daily lessons. One  sister serve in the parish school.

From the beginning to this day, the sisters concentrate all their attention and energy on socio-pastoral activities – self-help groups, catechism classes, preparation for the sacraments, youth programs, rectification of marriages – anything and everything that leads to the betterment of the people of God.