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A Pilgrim’s Journey is now Eternal
On 31 May 1965, the lives of Mr. C.M. Joseph Mani and Mrs. Alyamma Joseph were graced with the arrival of their beloved son, Br. Salim Joseph. Little did they know, as he lay in the gentle embrace of his mother then, that this boy would one day answer God’s call and serve the Lord as a Friar Priest.  » Read More

A Friar's Journey from South Korea to India
Time is drawing to a close. When I initially prepared to journey from South Korea to India, it was but a vague idea, shrouded in uncertainty. During those early moments, fear gripped me.  » Read More

OFS in Tamilnadu-Pondicherry (India) Celebrate 800 Anniversary of Rule 1223 and Greccio in Velankanni
Representatives of OFS Fraternities (around 3109 members) from Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, totalling around 300 members, gathered in Velankanni from 28th to 30th July 2023 to..  » Read More

India: Miracle of Brotherhood - FRISM ’23 (Friar Students’ Meet – 2023)
“Miracle of Brotherhood”, so described Br. Shaji Nicholas, the Secretary of Formation & Studies of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle of India, the gathering of young friars that took place in India. 67 Student Friars  » Read More

Br. Andrew Thomas Commits Himself Forever to OFM
On 7 May 2023, Br Andrew Thomas made his perpetual profession in the hands of Br. Xavier Durariraj, Minister Provincial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ramnagar, Hyderabad. Hailing from this Parish, Br. Andrew Thomas’ solemn profession was an occasion of significant joy to the entire parish  » Read More

Brs. Anmol, Nelson, Niraj, and Ankit Proclaim In Unison their Solemn Profession
The beautiful decorations and fantastic dances welcomed Brs. Anmol Bara, Nelson Toppo and Niraj Tirkey, and Ankit Kumar Baghel as they led the procession for the Holy Eucharist on the occasion of their Solemn Profession  » Read More

Meeting of the Franciscan Conferences of Asia, Australia and Oceania (FCAO)
From 1 to 5 May 2023, the year of the celebrations of the VIII Centenary of the Rule and of the Christmas of Greccio, forty-nine participants including Ministers,Treasurers and lay collaborators of the various Entities of the Franciscan Conferences of Asia,  » Read More

Minister General’s page: Br Massimo's Reflections
In the last part of March, I visited the Province of St Mary of the Angels in Poland on the 400th anniversary of its foundation. An important anniversary for a great history in which the charism of the Friars Minor has been expressed in the most diverse contexts. A month later, from  » Read More

Cardinal Anthony Poola Inaugurates 800 Anniversary
On the sidelines of the Ordination of Br. Sujith, the friars of Shalom Friary inaugurated the momentous 800 anniversary of the Approval of the Franciscan Rule and the Celebration of Christmas with the Crib for the first time in Greccio. As the Franciscan Family worldwide  » Read More

Brs Anthony Archer and Pradeep Anthony embrace the Franciscan Life Perpetually
3 May, 2023, Bengaluru: Br. Anthony Joseph Archer and Br. Pradeep Anthony having lived this Franciscan Religious Life for the last five years in temporary vows made a daring, worldly unpopular decision to commit themselves forever to the Order  » Read More