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...
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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...
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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,
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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,
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PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF BROTHER GOPU RAJASEKHAR
The Priestly Ordination of Brother Gopu Rajasekhar was held on 27th December 2018, at his own home-parish,
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Date |
Name of the Friars |
Events |
Year |
01 |
Anthony Alex Martis |
Birth |
1976 |
02 |
Pratap Reddy Salibindla Henry Jose |
Birth Birth |
1960 1992 |
03 |
+ Thomas the Apostle – Patron of the Province Amaladass Manickam Atma Jyothi, Mysore Abhishek M. |
Feast
Solemn Vows Blessing Birth |
1982 1987 1995 |
04 |
Praveen Henry D’Souza |
Ordination |
2007 |
05 |
Martin Sangma |
Birth |
1992 |
06 |
Jugal Kishore Lakra |
Birth |
1976 |
07 |
+ Michael Haliday Baikim Chandra Minj Stephen Lamin Gashnga |
Home Birth Birth |
1976 1982 1983 |
08 |
Dominic C.J. + Bede Worham |
Birth Home |
1959 1991 |
09 |
Mukti Prakash Ekka Arun Junes |
Solemn Vows Ordination |
2000 2006 |
12 |
Anto Leo |
Birth |
1988 |
13 |
Sidney J.M. Arvind Kerketta |
Birth Birth |
1941 1970 |
14 |
Michael Anand Simon A. Deepak Xalxo Avinash Toppo |
Birth Birth Birth Birth |
1977 1981 1992 1996 |
15 |
+ Bonaventure |
Feast |
|
20 |
+ Blaise Lobo |
Home |
1997 |
21 |
Lawrence of Brindisi James N. |
Feast Birth |
1966 |
22 |
+ Leonard Fernandes |
Home |
1980 |
27 |
+ Cornelius D’ Souza Phyrnai Lyngdoh |
Home Birth |
2009 1983 |
28 |
+ Alphonsa |
Feast |
|
30 |
Trevor D’ Souza |
Entry |
1985 |
31 |
Joseph Prasanna Kumar |
Birth |
1985 |