"A legacy of resilience, service, and faith under M.E.P. guidance."
From 1891 to 1955, the Congregation thrived under the leadership of M.E.P. priests Rev. Fr. Clement Pouzzol, Rev. Fr. Julien Dequidt, and Rev. Fr. Alexander Lebalanc. Their guidance brought substantial growth, with the number of girls' schools reaching 21.
In 1919, sisters were sent for higher education for the first time in the Congregation’s history, marking a transformative era.
The sisters’ attire was updated to a white habit in 1923, symbolising a renewed identity. In 1926, candidates from Kerala began joining, furthering the Congregation's mission to teach religious and secular subjects.
The Congregation celebrated its centenary in Pondicherry in 1944, during the leadership of Rev. Mother Theophile Mary. By then, more than 400 sisters had joined, marking a significant milestone.
Due to language differences, the Congregation peacefully split in 1947 into FIHM Pondicherry and FIH Quilon, allowing sisters from Kerala to serve more effectively within their community.
Under the guidance of M.E.P. priests, nine Superiors General led the Congregation: Rev. Mother Maria Natchathiram, Rev. Mother Adaikala Mary, Rev. Mother Ursul Mary, Rev. Mother Pascal Mary, Rev. Mother Regina Mary, Rev. Mother Theophile Mary, Rev. Mother Appoline Mary, Rev. Mother Theodosie Mary, and Rev. Mother Abraham Mary.