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Animation Seminar for Brothers in Middle Adulthood (Senior)

The OGF Council organized for the Brothers in Middle Adulthood (Senior) a three day seminar in order to retrospect into the lifeproject as well as to enhance the religious commitment on the theme of “Brothers’ generative energy towards organizational productivity.” Br. Praveen, the Minister Provincial addressed the Brothers saying, " We are challenged today to put the right thinking on the table and work at it. Our common meetings, House Chapters, Plenary Council and Provincial Chapters are to be used to discuss the real life issues and address them objectively. This gathering of the brothers enables such a discussion and aims towards renewal and growth of oneself. It is a space for honest sharing of one’s life and vocation as a friar minor. This genuine sharing can help one another grow together as friars minor. We shall create positive energy here in this space that revitalizes our vocation as individuals and life in common in our fraternities." Bishop Francis Serrao, Bishop of Shimoga animated the friars with lively discussions and presentations. The Province thanks Br Amal M, the Moderator of OGF Counil and memebrs of the OGF Council for their interest and organisation. It is indeed joy to see many participating in it.

 

 

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FRIARS' BIRTHDAY (September)

Date

Name of the Friars

Events

Year

02

+ Matthew Walsh

Jayaseelan P.R.

Home

Ordination

1969

2001

04

+ Kentigern Stuart

Home

1995

08

Arokiam John

Tom John

Arockiasamy P.

Niranjan Toppo

Birth

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Birth

1976

1999

1999

1993

09

Salun Kispotta

Birth

1995

10

Athanasius Xaxa

Birth

1959

11

+ Paulinus van Halderen

Home

1999

13

Bangalore Friary

+ Vincent Roy

John Sekar

Blessing

Home

Birth

1952

1959

1982

14

Anthony Pushparaj

Birth

1976

15

+ Fidelis Magee

Home

1979

17

Stigmata of Francis

Varghese Sebastian

Richard D’ Silva

Assisi Illam Dindigul

Feast

Birth

Solemn Vows

Blessing


1947

1956

2010

18

Joseph of Cupertino

Feast


19

Mesia Elias Moses M.

Birth

1973

20

Tom John

Birth

1961

23

Padre Pio

+ John Forest Hogan

A.J.Mathew Joseph

Feast

Home

Birth


1962

1989

24

Shalom Friary –Hyderabad

Blessing

1995

25

Sagaya Soosairaj

Birth

1968

26

+ Fabian D’ Souza

Home

2010

27

+ Conrad Gomes

Home

1993

28

Nicholas D’ Souza

Lourdu Augustine

Pradeep Anthony L.

Birth

Birth

Birth

1945

1976

1992

29

Sushil Beck

Salim Baxla

Birth

Birth

1973

1974