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Report on Franciscan Vision Global Summit August 23 2025 By Isaac Reyes, OFS
The August session of the Franciscan Vision Global Summit (FVGS) 2025 opened with warm words of fraternity..  » Read More

INSTITUTION OF THE MINISTRIES OF ACOLYTE AND LECTOR Br. Kamal Ekka, OFM
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”...  » Read More

Province Annual Retreats Conclude with Spiritual Renewal
The Province successfully concluded its two Annual Retreats for the friars, moments of grace and fraternity that marked the journey of this year.  » Read More

27 Brothers Enter Postulancy: A Joyful Step into the Franciscan Journey
On the 13th of June 2025, a significant and grace-filled event took place as 27 young brothers were formally received into postulancy during a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist.  » Read More

Brs. Abhishek and Balu Ordained Deacons in the Holy Land
erusalem, June 15, 2025 — On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, fourteen Franciscan friars were ordained deacons at the Church of Saint Saviour in Jerusalem. The liturgy was presided over by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa,  » Read More

Friars Leo Max and Joseph Lakra Receive Ministry of Acolyte in the Holy Land
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the historic Church of San Salvatore in Jerusalem, Br. Leo Max OFM and Br. Joseph Lakra OFM, two friars from the Province of St...  » Read More

OFM Presence Inaugurated in Velliyanur, Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
With gratitude and joy, we announce the inauguration of the OFM (Order of Friars Minor) presence in Velliyanur, situated within the Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore...  » Read More

FRISM 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
FRISM 2025 (Friar Students’ Meet) lit up St. Louis Friary, Palamaner, drawing together 77 friars in formation — from postulants to pastoral-year brothers  » Read More

Chapter of Mats 2025: Renewing the Franciscan Charism Through Global Fraternity
The International Chapter of the Mats 2025, held from 2nd to 8th June in Assisi, gathered friars, sisters, and lay Franciscans from around the world. Hosted at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels,...  » Read More

Jubilate: A Summer of Hope and Harmony St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ramnagar – Summer Camp 2025
I was warmly welcomed by Fr. Praveen Henry D’Souza to animate and coordinate a vibrant summer camp at St. Francis of Assisi  » Read More