The parish priest of Belman, the late Rev.Fr. Nicholas Pereira felt inspired to invite the sisters of charity to the attractive village of Belman for the cause of education, keeping the Christian and academic formation at heart. It was also the desire of the late Bishop, Rt.Rev.Dr. Basil Salvadore D'Souza to start a community in the village of Belman. The sisters began the mission with the aim of strengthening the faith of the Christian community through education and socio-pastoral activity.
And as such, the convent was opened on 20th May 1966 with a group of four sisters. Sr. Christita, HM, Sr. Bartholomea Lewis and Sr. Olivia D'Souza were integrated on the staff of the already existing St. Joseph's Higher primary School, Belman. The late Sr. Helen Rego looked after the household activities. The residence of the sisters was a small house by the roadside belonging to the parish.
Sr. Serafina Rasquinha, Superior of Holy Rosary Convent, Alangar, paid her weekly visit to this infant community for animation and direction. Her suave and gently influence soon spread in the convent and neighbourhood. Towards the end of the year 1966, Sr. Christita Monteiro was appointed Superior and the Headmistress. Sisters helped to train the pupils, to health, vigour and creativity. Silently, the Lord of the harvest was working and the seed of charity was sown in young hearts.
The living quarters for the sisters were constructed in 1969. The blessing and inauguration was done by the Bishop of Mangalore. As the community grew, more sisters were involved in the teaching apostolate.
Besides teaching, sisters take active part in various parochial activities; one important among them is to serve the sub-station at Mukamar, about five miles away from Belman. The sisters were going there every Sunday and help in preparing for Sunday mass. The sisters were also leading various associations of the parish. But, the most important work of the sisters was in the school, of giving proper formation to the boys and girls.
Sr. Lilia Pinto came as Superior in 1978 while Sr. Maura Mascarenhas became the Headmistress of the middle school. The community sisters also increased in number to meet the demands of the apostolate. The superior gave every co-operation to carryout the activities of the parish for the promotion of catholic life.
It was under the able guidance of Sr. Ambrosia Rodrigues who was appointed Superior in November 1984, the community of Belman forged ahead with zeal and love for the poor.
Sr. Valentine Menezes succeeded Sr. Ambrosia Rodrigues as Animator in June 1990. Under the capacity, the modification of the chapel roof and ceiling procured a conducive environment for prayer. The number of members increased in the community with the arrival of two postulants.
On 8th October 1991, the community celebrated its Silver Years of existence in this village. The Bishop of Mangalore, concelebrated the Holy Eucharist along with several other guest priests. A large number of sisters, parishioners and well wishers participated in this thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration
In June 1993, Sr. Milena D'Souza took charge as he Animator of the community. Her kind and human qualities and her faithfulness to prayer life, created an atmosphere suitable for the growth of every sister as well as the community as a whole.
In May 1999, Sr. Sylverstrina Lobo came as the Animator of the community. Under her leadership, the community progressed on the path of charity. Sisters enthusiastically reached out to the poor and the neglected.
Sr. Gisella Fernandes served as the treasurer of the community till her last days. On 16th November 1994 she passed away in the Lord at the age of 84. This sad event in the community made the sisters to deepen their faith and intensify their prayer life.
In May 1995 Sr. Grace Joseph P. came as the Animator of the community. Under the initiative the existing chapel of the convent was rearranged with renovated flooring and changing the position of the Tabernacle, to make it appropriate for prayer.
The convent was erected in the village of Belman with the aim of strengthening the faith of the local Christians through education and socio-pastoral activities. The sisters help in the parish activities too. They animate various pious associations, teach catechism on Sundays, help the parish priest in distributing Holy Communion on Sundays and feast days, assist the children to participate actively in the liturgy and attend the meeting of the small Christian communities in the families, visiting the families of the sick, the aged parishioners and the students was a regular feature of the community. When death occurs in the family, sisters pay a visit, offer prayers and participate in the funeral ceremony. The sisters help in the parish by taking care of the church linen, cleanliness of the alter and sanctuary.

On 27th May 2008 Sr. Grace Joseph handed over the charge of the Animator to Sr. Gratia D'Souza (Sr. Gracy). With her unassuming ways and qualities of the heart and mind she has won the love and confidence of the sisters. She was keen on keeping the community together, organized monthly recollection days, spiritual conferences, followed by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation. The sisters were simple and humble, yet had farsighted vision of the Animator Sr. Gratia who forged ahead with an extreme sense of mission and commitment. She had special love and concern to the poor and the needy. She was sensitive to meet the needs of all the sisters of the community. Under her leadership in the parish, the sisters continue the socio pastoral activities as before.

Sr. Gratia, Superior
Lay Associates' Mission was launched in the community directed by the Animator on 16th May. The sisters share about our charisma with the lay associates to pass on the redeeming love of Christ to them after the example of St. Bartholomea Capitanio. Sr. Donata who had been attending to various duties at home was transferred to Nirmala Convent, Ullal during the period. December 13th was a memorable day for us. We celebrated the 150th years of the arrival of Italian missionary sisters to India.
Sr. Giampravla who was attending to various duties in the community was transferred to Heart of Mary Convent, Barkur at this time. The little seed of charisma of charity sown in Belman in 1966 had fructified and we thank God for whatever we had been able to achieve for His people entrusted to our care.