Background History: Mount Abu is at the pinnacle of the Aravalli ranges that divide Rajasthan into two parts. Mount Abu is supposed to be the abode of the gods. Legendary history has it that the ‘Yagni Kund’ of the Rishi Munnis was in Mount Abu, from which sprang the mighty Chouhans. It is of historical importance and a tourist attraction. It is famous for its ancient but beautiful Jain Temple – The Dilwara Temple. It is a hill station of Rajasthan with its forested slopes, pleasant cool climate, and the famous Nakki Lake.

The Nuns of St. Mary of the Angels were running a residential school here, on one of the hilltops, from 1940. They had developed the school up to high school level, preparing students for the Senior Cambridge Exams. Unfortunately, their efforts failed to bring in sufficient students. In 1950, when the school closed for its winter break, the total number of students was only 40. This was very discouraging, and they decided to close down their school and move away.

Bishop Leo D’Mello, the then Bishop of Ajmer–Jaipur, requested Sister Clare, the newly elected Superior General of our Congregation, to take over the educational apostolate in Mount Abu.