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A Confluence of Love, Peace and Joy in Dindigul
A journey of less than 15 minutes from the Dindigul Junction through the rural countryside opens up a path to a different world.  » Read More

Veneration of St. Anthony's Relic, Parish Feast and First Holy Communion
09 June 2018: The Gospad mission was in a festive mood to celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony, the Patron Saint.  » Read More

Francis and the Journey - Call to Inner Personal Journey
1 May 2019: The inaugural session of the preparatory course for the final vows 2019 titled with the theme “Francis and the Journey - Call to Inner Personal Journey” was held in  » Read More

FIRST PROFESSION AND ENTRY TO THE NOVITIATE - 2019
30 & 31 May 2019: Franciscan friars are called to lead a radical life according to the teachings of Christ. This is a life of challenges. St. Louis Friary  » Read More

A CALL ... To Heal ... To Forgive ... To Unite ...
05 May 2019: It was a colourful evening where the sun was about to set but for us the Franciscans in India a new sun arose from the parish of St. Mary’s Church Chippilithode  » Read More

HOMILY OF THE MINISTER GENERAL AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF CONFERENCES
My dear brother Ministers and Presidents of the Conferences, brothers of our local fraternity, the starting point  » Read More

LETTER BY POPE FRANCIS FOR THE EVENT “ECONOMY OF FRANCESCO” IN ASSISI
Assisi, 16 May: Dear Friends, I am writing to invite you to take part in an initiative very close to my heart. An event that will allow me to encounter young men and women  » Read More

Stamp Exhibition
In order to encourage the Indian Cricket Team through the cricket stamps, Br. Tom John conducted an Exhibition from his rarest of rare collections.It was a One day event to show the the solidarity.The event Inaugurated by Bishop of Kozhikode Rev. Dr. Varghese  » Read More

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