On 21^st January 1987 Sr. Joanette Mallavarapu, the first Provincial Superior of Bangalore Province, set out to Bangalore to set-up the office, with the blessings of the Lord. The first contribution of Rs. 15,000/-was made by St. Philomena’s Hospital to begin the mission in the province. The first article that was purchased was a statue of Infant Jesus for Rs.5/-, placing their trust and confidence in the providence of the Lord. The first attention went to get the legal entity for the newly formed province “Society of Jesus Mary and Joseph, Bangalore Province”

The Bangalore Province received the registration under

• *Karnataka Societies Registration Act on 12.01.1987

• *Income tax Registration u/s 12 A on 23.06.1988

• *Foreign Contribution Registration Act on 12.1987

 Due attention was given to Social apostolate to alleviate the poverty of the people through women self-help groups, education of the poor and street children, the physically and mentally challenged, the aged, tailoring centers.   Opportunities to collaborate with Church organizations and other NGOs were availed and the sisters rendered and are rendering their generous service to different institutions. Being grateful to the Lord for the manifold blessings received in the accomplishment of His mission, the province will pursue to walk in the footsteps of the pioneers and fulfill the vision of Rev. Fr. Mathias Wolff, S. J., living the Spirit and Charism of the Society .