Revitalizing La Verana and Celebrating St. Louis’ Feast in Palamaner, India
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, faced deterioration over time, with the statue being stolen and the stone benches showing wear. Despite this, La Verna remained a place of prayer, frequented by Aspirants and Novices. Recognizing the need for restoration, Friar Charles Bernard, the Novice Master, led the repair and renovation efforts, supported by the Fraternity. The St. Damiano Cross, brought from St. Sebastian Church, Madhavaram, was displayed prominently at La Verna.
On August 15th, 2024, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the St. Damiano Cross was blessed during a solemn Holy Eucharist celebrated at La Verna. Guardian Friar Sleeva led the blessing in the presence of the community, Aspirants, and Novices. Today, La Verna offers an inviting and spiritually enriching atmosphere, with expanded space for gatherings, Holy Mass, and spiritual sessions.
The Feast of St. Louis IX was celebrated on August 25th, 2024, by the Palamaner Fraternity, with Aspirants and Novices participating in a day filled with devotion, sports, and cultural events. The day began with a prayer service that highlighted St. Louis IX’s love for Christ, charity, humility, and devotion to God.
A solemn Holy Mass was presided over by Br. Xaiver Durairaj, Minister Provincial, followed by spirited sports activities that showcased the energy and enthusiasm of the brothers. Meals were shared together, fostering a sense of community. The day concluded with a well-organized Cultural Programme, featuring captivating dances and performances by Aspirants and Novices, creating a memorable and visually pleasing celebration.
Date |
Name of the Friars |
Events |
Year |
01 |
Mary, the Mother of God Feast of the Custody |
Feast |
|
03 |
+ Antonine Morton Prasandeep Ekka Austin Francis |
Home Birth Ordination |
1970 1998 2004 |
04 |
+ Rudolph D’ Silva + Daniel Sigamony |
Home Home |
2005 2016 |
05 |
Bipin Kishore Minj Pynsuklang Marwen |
Ordination Birth |
2020 1998 |
06 |
Thomas M.J. Carlos Dias Joseph Stephen M Shantivanam, Raipur Kurnool Missions Basil S. Lobo |
Birth S.Vows Birth Arrival Foundation Ordination |
1972 1986 1984 1997 2002 2008 |
07 |
Christopher (Christy) Wiki Paul Wartde |
Birth Birth |
1983 1996 |
08 |
+ Ernest Reilly + Bernard Silveira |
Home Home |
1981 2004 |
09 |
+Anthony Rickards Francis Arockiasamy Salvador Drago |
Home Ordination Ordination |
1989 2016 2020 |
10 |
Manish Toppo Francis Xavier Nathaniel Tirkey |
Birth Ordination Ordination |
1998 2004 2018 |
11 |
Jerome Kispotta Vinoth Robin |
Birth Ordination |
1961 2014 |
12 |
Nicholas D'Souza + Gerwin van Leeuwen |
Ordination Home |
1973 2002 |
13 |
Praveen Roshan Toppo Jesu Raja A. Anthony Mathew Joseph |
Ordination Ordination Ordination |
2015 2018 2020 |
15 |
Francis Kaviyil + Francis Serrao Phyrnai Lyngdoh Roshan Lobo Anand Suresh Minj |
Birth Home Ordination Ordination Ordination |
1966 1990 2017 2020 2021 |
16 |
Prashanth Wilson Fernandes Jeddu Praveen Chinna Reddy Joseph Prasanna Kumar |
Birth Ordination Ordination |
1984 2015 2015 |
17 |
Nesakkaram – Chennai Basil Tirkey |
Foundation Ordination |
1991 2016 |
18 |
Ejekial Lakra Felix Vijay |
Birth Ordination |
1995 2015 |
19 |
Albinus Ekka Ushar Kacchua |
Birth Ordination |
1993 2020 |
20 |
Tomy Palackal |
Ordination |
2011 |
21 |
Parish at Malom-Noatoli |
Erection |
1996 |
22 |
Prem Kumar D’Souza Nathaniel Tirkey Prem Kumar D’ Souza |
Birth Ordination |
1982 1988 2013 |
23 |
+ Peter D’ Souza Eugene A. Arun Devasia Nattalil Augustine Tirkey |
Home Ordination Ordination Ordination |
1991 2015 2020 2021 |
24 |
Tomy Palackal Arun Junes A. Kulandaisamy M. Christopher (Christy) |
S. Vows S. Vows S. Vows Ordination |
2004 2004 2004 2015 |
25 |
Dominic C.J. Jayapal Dwarakonda |
Ordination Ordination |
1992 2013 |
26 |
Assisi Sadan - Umred |
Blessing |
1996 |
27 |
+ Dunstan Rickards Roshan Lobo Shaju Paliyathil Shaju Paliyathil |
Home Birth S. Vows Ordination |
1940 1992 2002 2004 |
28 |
Trevor D’ Souza +Abraham Vadana |
Birth Home |
1960 2019 |
29 |
Christopher (Christy) Anthony Roobandass A |
S. Vows Ordination |
2013 2011 |
30 |
Bryan Carneiro |
Ordination |
2013 |
31 |
Scaria Varanath Jeddu Praveen Chinna Reddy |
Birth Birth |
1949 1985 |
