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ST. FRANCIS’ MESSAGE TO THE SULTAN IN EGYPT
Just as St. Francis once left the Portiuncula and went to Egypt to meet the Sultan, so now Pope Francis, who was a pilgrim at the Portiuncula on August 4th  » Read More

FRANCISCAN SUPERIORS ASK POPE TO ALLOW BROTHERS TO BE ELECTED LEADERS
The superiors of the four main branches of the Franciscan friars formally asked Pope Francis for permission to allow their communities to elect brothers to positions of leadership in their communities.  » Read More

CHILDREN PARLIAMENT KALAI MELA – 26/3/2017
CHILDREN PARLIAMENT KALAI MELA – 26/3/2017 Nesakkaram-SEEDS aims at providing opportunities to Street and Slum children for humane growth.  » Read More

ART STUDENT PRIESTS ARGUE FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Fr. Jamesmon relies on the sheer depth of art in enriching his ministry..  Among the 33 graduating scholars who displayed their works at a show titled ‘Labyrinth  » Read More

BR. BALRAJ MADANU IS NO MORE
Br. Balraj Madanu is No More  With great sadness, we inform you that Fr. Bal Raj OFM has passed away today - Sunday 05.  » Read More

WELCOME TO THE SOFT LAUNCH OF THE NEW WEBSITE OF THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR
Welcome to the soft launch of the new website of the Order of Friars Minor  We are thrilled to share with you our newly redesigned website, with a clean new look and simpler navigation experience.  » Read More

PEACE AND PERSEVERANCE BR. DEEN DAYAL
Peace and Perseverance Br. Deen Dayal  The Province extends its hearty congratulations and wishes  » Read More

BR. MATTHIAS MAIER, THE NEW PRESIDENT OF “MISSIONSZENTRALE DER FRANZISKANER” BEGINS HIS VISIT IN INDIA
Br. Matthias Maier, the New President of “Missionszentrale der Franziskaner” begins his visit in India Br. Matthias Maier arrived in Bengaluru on ​18th February 2017.  » Read More

THE COMMISSION FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
The Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue  The Order’s Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue gathered at the General Curia from 13-17 February 2017.  » Read More

GRATEFUL FELICITATION FOR FR. ELIAS OFM AS HE COMPLETES HIS TERM AT CCBI YOUTH COMMISSION
Grateful Felicitation for Fr. Elias ofm as he completes his term at CCBI Youth Commission Br. Elias ofm, after having served the Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India for a period of 5 years  » Read More