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A MEMORABLE REGENCY EXPERIENCE

Niraj Tirkey, OFM

I did my regency program in the community of Shalom Friary, Hyderabad. It began on 1st July 2021.I did my regency under the guidance of Fr. Tom MM. As the guardian of the house, he offered me ample opportunities to explore my potentialities in various fields. Regency is a time when one discovers the uniqueness of his gifts from God. After doing one year of my regency, I realized that regency is an important aspect in the life of a formme. My regency experience strengthened me in my Franciscan formation journey.

I was involved in education ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Boy’s School. It helped me to gain knowledge as well as to excel in my teaching. It was through school ministry that I realized that I have talents and abilities to confront a group of people. I was involved in monitoring teachers, conducting exams and selling uniforms to the students. The school ministry was something that I will never forget. Regency has indeed been an unforgettable journey which will remain in my memory all my life. My life was filled with lots of excitement and enthusiasm. It was certainly a period wherein I felt I was a committed friar minor. The joy of my school ministry has given me surely countless confidence and it the best experience of my life.

I am grateful to the friars who motivated me and pushed me forward to discover my abilities. This has constructed in a big way to what I am today. These friars helped me when I was upset. They always encouraged me to explore new possibilities. My most memorable moments were those spent in the community, and I spent most of my time with the friars Fr. Tom MM, Fr. Bhasker, Fr. Prasanna, Fr. Soosairaj and Fr. Austin Francis. I also thank Fr. John Sekhar, the regent master for his fraternal support and encouragement.

 

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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