Divine Grace and Emerging Creation chronicles the founding of Carmel High School for Girls in Keorapukur. The establishment of the school was a result of the visionary intervention of Rev. Albert D’Souza, the Archbishop of Calcutta, who entrusted the Primary Parish School at Keorapukur to the Apostolic Carmel Sisters on November 5, 1968. This transition was spearheaded by the then Regional Superior, Sr. Bernard, and brought to fruition through the dedication and tireless efforts of pioneering sisters Mauritia, Ambrosine, and Adria.
The foundation stone of the new school was laid on February 29, 1976, by Mother Carmelita, the Superior General at the time. The building was completed by December 29, 1976, and blessed by Cardinal L.T. Picachy S.J., with notable support from Fr. Joseph Cukale S.J.
On August 19, 1980, the Education Department recognized classes V-VIII at the school, thanks to the intervention of Mother Teresa of the Missionaries of Charity. By that time, the school was serving 570 students, the majority of whom were Catholic. Carmel Primary School was established in 1982.
Guided by the motto “Rooted in God, Transforms Lives,” the Apostolic Carmel Sisters focused on faith formation and holistic development, offering orientation, camps, and catechism classes alongside academic instruction.
On May 1, 1999, Carmel High School for Girls received recognition from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (W.B.B.S.E). Sr. Celestine Lobo, the former Headmistress, played a pivotal role in the school’s all-round development and was its longest-serving Headmistress.
Today, Carmel High School for Girls is renowned for serving the economically disadvantaged, focusing on girls’ development and empowerment while embodying the vision of Mother Veronica.
