Keralam Nuns Launch Sewing Venture Following Church Dispute
TL;DR
- Three nuns from St. Francis Mission Home have started a clothing business called Stand By Me.
- The initiative provides a path toward independence for the women.
- The project follows a period of isolation and difficulty for the nuns.
- The group previously gained attention for their involvement in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case.
Three nuns residing at the St. Francis Mission Home in Kottayam, Keralam, have established a clothing business named Stand By Me. The venture serves as a means for the women to secure their own livelihood.
The nuns previously faced years of hardship and isolation after taking a public stance during the legal case involving Bishop Franco Mulakkal.
The convent, which was previously a focal point of controversy within the Catholic Church, now operates as a workspace where the women spend their days sewing garments.
Why It Matters
The story highlights the personal resilience of individuals navigating complex institutional challenges within the Catholic Church in India, reflecting broader themes of social reform and personal autonomy.
Sep 6, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 2:12:35 PM · Reported with: The Hindu Fashion
Sources (1)
NRI Bytes writes its own articles from the reporting below.
The Hindu Fashion — How three Keralam nuns stitched together clothing venture ‘Stand By Me’ in a struggle for survival after standing up against the ChurchUp next · Fashion
'20 villas in Udaipur, 8 in Alwar': Why IAS officer, IPS wife face ACB probe
Read next →
More stories
Priyanka Chopra hosts Diwali party at Los Angeles home in burgundy-and-gold strapless gown that merges Indian craft with Hollywood glamour
