Sister Lismy Parayil, “the camera nun of India,” has won the James Alberione Award for her outstanding contributions to media production. The Indian Catholic Press Association, the oldest Catholic media forum in Asia, announced on August 19 that it has selected the Carmelite of Mary Immaculate nun for the annual award, set up in memory of the founder of the Pauline Family.
She has a prolific collection that includes over 25 short films, 250 video albums, 150 documentaries, and 100 plus interviews, Sr Lismy has made a remarkable impact in the field of media ministry. The ICPA statement says the works of Sister Lismy, as she is popularly known, are “deeply rooted in social issues, aiming to inspire moral living and foster a sense of responsibility among viewers. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contribution to raising awareness of social morality through impactful and thought-provoking cinematic storytelling.” The award will be conferred on the 40-year-old nun on September 20, during the 30th National Convention of Christian Journalists, organized by the ICPA, at Pune, western India. Earlier, Sister Lismy was featured in the “India Book of Records” — the highest recognition in visual media in the country. She was the first Catholic nun to get the honour. A panel of chief editors of record books from India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam, selected her. Her digital platforms, including Nirmala Media TSR, the Camera Nun YouTube Channel, and related social media pages, have collectively garnered over 8.3 million views worldwide, delivering uplifting and inspirational content to audiences across all age groups.
