OFM Franciscans - India

News & Events

News & Events MY JOURNEY FROM PERAVOOR TO PAKDILPUR
When I was studying Philosophy in Peravoor, I have heard the word “mission” many times! I did not really understand the term then! During the course of my life in Peravoor, I used to think, rationalize and reflect every single day about mission.  » Read More

News & Events PAASAM HOSPICE INAUGURATION
We all must have heard of a familiar quote which says: “There is no place like Home” It is because of the love we receive from our loved ones, especially our parents, who will stand for us against all odds, even when the world rejects us.  » Read More

News & Events INVESTITURE OF ALTAR SERVERS, BANGALORE
We all reminiscence our school days where we would see our peers taking the leadership roles in the school and the whole aura around having a badge on your chest ignited a sense of pride and achievement.  » Read More

News & Events A DIALOGUE WITH THE BROTHERS OF OTHER FAITH
The land of diversity, the land of cultures, the land of multi-cuisine and the land of gods; our mother land India. The majesty of Indian society is embedded in its rich diversity.  » Read More

News & Events PROVINCIAL CHAPTER -A TIME OF GRACE
It was indeed a time of grace. There were about 121 friars gathered for this event. 104 friars were solemnly professed, and 17 of them were representatives of simple professed brothers.  » Read More

News & Events LAUDATO SI, FRATELLI TUTTI AND ASHRAM LIFE
The 37th annual National Ashram Aikya was held from the 2nd of October to the 8th of October 2022 at Saccidananda Ashram , the Hermitage of the Most Holy Trinity, Thannirpally, Kulithalai, Trichy.  » Read More

News & Events Letter of the Minister General to the Poor Sisters for the Solemnity of Saint Clare, 2022
The solemnity of our mother, St Clare, returns in this year marked not only by the pandemic but also by the war in Ukraine and other forms of conflict. There are also social tensions and climatic  » Read More

News & Events Celebration Of St. Anthony’s Feast In Bannur And Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Bhatka
We arrived in the parish just two days before the feast. Father Prashant welcomed us when we arrived. It was Saturday and he had kept the mass in the evening for us at 5:00 pm. We had the Eucharistic celebration and,  » Read More

News & Events The Lord Gave Me Brothers!
The solemn profession of our two brothers Albinus Ekka and Avinash Kujur was held in St. Francis Friary Basen, Chhattisgarh. Around 20 friars, some Parishioners and the family members of both the brothers were present for the celebration of the solemn profession.  » Read More

News & Events Inter-religious Gathering On 19th March 2022
The Religious leaders of different religions and also Christian denominations were invited for an inter-religious response to the situation of our country on 19th March 2022 at 10.30 am. Friar Simon A. the Parish Pries of St. Sebastian Church was the host of the  » Read More

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

ST. FRANCIS

ST. FRANCIS

FRIARS' BIRTHDAY (July)

Date

Name of the Friars

Events

Year

01

Anthony Alex Martis

Birth

1976

02

Pratap Reddy Salibindla

Henry Jose

Birth

Birth

1960

1992

03

+ Thomas the Apostle – Patron of the Province

Amaladass Manickam

Atma Jyothi, Mysore

Abhishek M.

Feast


Solemn Vows

Blessing

Birth



1982

1987

1995

04

Praveen Henry D’Souza

Ordination

2007

05

Martin Sangma

Birth

1992

06

Jugal Kishore Lakra

Birth

1976

07

+ Michael Haliday

Baikim Chandra Minj

Stephen Lamin Gashnga

Home

Birth

Birth

1976

1982

1983

08

Dominic C.J.

+ Bede Worham

Birth

Home

1959

1991

09

Mukti Prakash Ekka

Arun Junes

Solemn Vows

Ordination

2000

2006

12

Anto Leo

Birth

1988

13

Sidney J.M.

Arvind Kerketta

Birth

Birth

1941

1970

14

Michael Anand

Simon A.

Deepak Xalxo

Avinash Toppo

Birth

Birth

Birth

Birth

1977

1981

1992

1996

15

+ Bonaventure

Feast


20

+ Blaise Lobo

Home

1997

21

Lawrence of Brindisi

James N.

Feast

Birth


1966

22

+ Leonard Fernandes

Home

1980

27

+ Cornelius D’ Souza

Phyrnai Lyngdoh

Home

Birth

2009

1983

28

+ Alphonsa

Feast


30

Trevor D’ Souza

Entry

1985

31

Joseph Prasanna Kumar

Birth

1985