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The Glitters of My Philosophy Experience
Philosophy begins in wonder; wonder begins in openness of mind; openness of mind begins with spontaneity of life which proceeds from a style of thinking pattern that Jesus illustrates in the Gospel of Matthew  » Read More

YOUFRA in St. Sebastian’s Friary Parish, Madhavaram
Br. Simon A, the Parish Priest has begun a YOUFRA movement in St. Sebastian’s Friary Parish, consisting of 18 youth. They have formed themselves into a choir group and they also help out in the Church  » Read More

The Plenary Assembly of the Foundation of St. Francis of Assisi
The Plenary Assembly of the Foundation was held from 08 March to 09 March 2021 at St. Anthony’s Friary. Br. Praveen Henry D’ Souza, Minister Provincial delivered the inaugural  » Read More

The Blessing of the Foundation Stone for a Friary, Goa
The Blessing of the Foundation Stone for a Friary was held on 25 March 2021 in Assolna, Salcete, Goa. Br. Praveen Henry, D’ Souza, Minister Provincial, Br. Carlos, Custos, Fr. Certurio, Parish Priest and  » Read More

IHS Franciscan Ministries
The Team Members of the IHS Ministries conducted Lenten Retreats in Ambasamuthram, Tuticorin, Madhavaram, Nagercoil and Chennai. There were altogether around 4000 participants who partook in the Lenten Retreats.  » Read More

Foundation Stone – St. Mary’s Church Chippilithode
The Foundation Stone for St. Mary’s Church, Chippilithode was blessed on 20 March 2021. Br. Charles Bernard, Vice Provincial. Br. Thomas Joseph, Parish Priest and other Friars and Parishioners  » Read More

Convocation Ceremony at St. Bonaventure Seminary, Assisivanam
The Convocation and Closing of the Academic Year 2021 was held on 18 March 2021 from 10.30 AM to 12.15 PM in St. Bonaventure Seminary. The third-year students of Basic Formation  » Read More

Mission Sunday Tribute to Briar Marianus at Ramakuppam
Friar Marianus Reddy is hailed as an apostle of Palamaner for the extensive mission work done in and around Palamaner. There are almost four parishes which have been created out of the mission  » Read More

Nesakkaram-Seeds Feeds the Unfed
Covid -19 has affected the entire world and we are not spared either! The Indian economy, which was already experiencing a sharp slump, was hit hard by the pandemic. The March 24 lockdown,  » Read More

A DAWN OF HOPE ARISES…
It is not easy to live as an HIV/AIDS infected person in the society. Even though there are efforts to create awareness about the same, the society remains the same. The life of an HIV/AIDS infected person becomes all the more difficult  » Read More