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Franciscans Commemorate the 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata in Chennai, India
The Franciscans in the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore, led by the OFM Friars, gathered on 21 September 2024 at St. Sebastian’s Friary Church,  » Read More

Louis Friary - Palamaner, India Celebrates the 8th Centenary of the Stigmata
St. Louis Friary, the cradle of Franciscans in India, hosted a deeply moving celebration marking the 8th centenary of the Stigmata of our Holy Father Francis.  » Read More

Feast of St. Louis IX, Patron of Aspirancy, Palamaner
The Feast of St. Louis IX was celebrated with deep Devotion, lively Sports, and vibrant Cultural events by the dedicated Aspirants and enthusiastic Novices, alongside the supportive friars of the Palamaner Fraternity.  » Read More

The Rain and pain of wayanad
The tragedy of Wayanad landslide occurred due to heavy monsoon rains, coupled with a cloud burst in the middle of the night over 30th July triggered the devastating landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, south of India. The tragedy resulted in the loss of over 415 lives  » Read More

Blessing of St_ Damiano Cross at La Verna, Palamaner
In Palamaner, India, within the St. Louis Friary, lies La Verna, a sacred space designed by the late Br. Christopher Coelho. This site, once home to an exquisite statue of St. Francis,Blessing of St_ Damiano Cross at La Verna,  » Read More

Revitalizing Life and Mission in the Custody of Mary, the Mother of God, India
The Dependent Custody of Mary, the Mother of God India elects a New Leadership during its chapter celebrated in Goa, India The Brothers of the Custody of Mary,  » Read More

Stigmata Remembrance
As Part of our Christmas celebrations in the year 2022 we had made for the crib, the resemblance of a tribal hut with mud pasted on bamboo sticks for walls, with tree leaves and hay for roof, at the entrance of Prakruthi Mithra, and we maintained that crib till the feast  » Read More

The Celebration of the opening of the eighth centenary of the stigmata of St Francis.
The Celebration of the opening of the eighth centenary of the stigmata of St Francis (1224 -2024) was held at St Louis Friary on the 9th March 2024 at around 7 PM.  » Read More

The Jubilee of the Stigmata of St. Francis
The Jubilee of the Stigmata of St. Francis was inaugurated on March 22, 2024, marking the last Friday of the Lenten Season.Br. Chinna, the Guardian, offered the Mass and presided over the liturgy.  » Read More

Inauguration and Blessing of the Renovated Aspirancy
The Inauguration and Blessing of the Renovated St. Louis Aspirancy, Palamaner washeld on 19 March 2024. Br. Xavier Durairaj, Minister Provincial presided over the Eucharist and blessed the renovated Aspirancy.  » Read More