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MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF RAMADAN 2019
To our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the World: As-salaamu ‘alaykum! Peace be upon you! On behalf of the Special Commission for Dialogue with Islam of the Order of Friars Minor, it gives me great...  » Read More

An Ecumenical Floral Tribute to the Victims of Sri Lanka Bomb Attack by Franciscan Family Chennai
We were all affected by the loss of innocent lives due to the bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on the Easter Sunday. The happiness and calmness of Easter was shattered...  » Read More

Indian Franciscans commit to promote triple dialogue - Press Release from AFFI
Pune, Feb 24, 2019: The annual assembly of the Association of Franciscan Families of India (AFFI) ended on Feb 22 with a yearlong plan to revive the charism of their founder,  » Read More

Congratulations to Br Praveen on being elected as the President of AFFI
We extend our hearty congrats to Br Praveen, the President of AFFI and the other office bearers of AFFI on their recent election to the AFFI offices.The National team for the next three years  » Read More

Asian Young Friars Gathering, Manila, Philippines
The third day was continued in the respective parish to which we are sent. In the morning the parish priest took us around to show the activities that are being conducted for the faithful  » Read More

FCAO WITH GENERAL DEFINITORY
The FCAO meeting together with the General Definitory began on a very solemn way at 4pm on 9th February, 2019, at Ban Pho Wan Pastoral Centre (Ban Phu Wan means The Sower).  » Read More

4th Asian Young Friars Gathering Province of San Pedro Bautista, PHILIPPINES February 8-17, 2019
The fourth Asian Young Friars Gathering - 2019 began on 8th February 2019 at Arnold Janssen Spirituality Centre at Quezon City, Manila at 8:30 am with the Prayer Service.  » Read More

Pastors’ Meets Report
A meeting of the Pastors of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, India, the Custody of the Mary, Mother of God, India and the Foundation of St. Francis of Assisi,North East India  » Read More

The Joy of the Foundation: Friar John’s ordination
It was a moment of joy for the Foundation of St. Francis of Assisi, North East India, as Br Johnvinzen Lyngdoh Tongkhar OFM walked towards the Altar to be ordained to,  » Read More

PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF BROTHER GOPU RAJASEKHAR
The Priestly Ordination of Brother Gopu Rajasekhar was held on 27th December 2018, at his own home-parish,  » Read More