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St. Francis of Assisi Church – Hyderabad Celebrates 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata

The Friars and parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of our Holy Father Francis with a Triduum commencing on 13 September and concluding on 15 September.

Br. Chinna, the Guardian of Shalom Friary, and Br. Praveen D’Souza, along with the pastoral team, organized the Triduum, which included an inspiring Taizé prayer service and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist on the first day. The youth actively participated in the event, making it a prayerfully moving celebration. Insights from the Stigmata experience invited the young to encounter Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

The Second day of the Triduum on the Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross saw the healing prayer service organized for the parishioners. Fr. Ravi SVD, through preaching the Word of God and Prayers, carried out the healing service which culminated in the Holy Eucharist.

On Sunday, the third day of the Triduum, the parish celebrated the Feast of the Stigmata of our Holy Father. During the Eucharist, Br. Gopu Praveen OFM Capuchin and Br. Johnsekar OFM shared reflections on St. Francis. They emphasized how Francis, in his journey of discipleship, understood "taking up the cross" as embodying Christ's suffering and love. His reception of the Stigmata on Mount La Verna marked his deep commitment to live the Gospel. As we commemorate the 800th anniversary, we are reminded to live our faith through concrete actions, allowing our love for God to transform us into true reflections of Christ.

The youth of the parish used their creative skills to beautifully recreate the scene of the Stigmata on the altar and outside the church, inviting everyone to reflect on St. Francis' experience. Their intention was to sow seeds of renewal in the minds and hearts of the community. The Shalom Friary fraternity, led by Br. Chinna, Guardian, is appreciated for their efforts in celebrating the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi.. 

 

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

ST. FRANCIS

ST. FRANCIS

FRIARS' BIRTHDAY (October)

Date

Name of the Friars

Events

Year

04

St.Francis of Assisi

Robin Lakra

Pratap Reddy Salibindla

Arulsamy A.

Thomas Joseph

Bobby V.T.

Johnny Anthony

Athanasius Xaxa

Leos Ekka

Solemnity

Birth

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows


1974

1988

1988

1988

1988

1989

1991

1991

06

Salim Joseph

Babu Jose Pamplany

James N.

Trevor D’ Souza

Malom - Noatoli

+ George Muthaiah

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Arrival

Home

1991

1991

1991

1991

1995

2002

08

North Guwahati

Salvador D’ Souza

Arrival

Ordination

1999

2011

10

+ Gerald D’ Souza

Home

2013

14

+ Bosco Jayaraj

Tony D’ Souza

Home

Ordination

1970

1990

15

Joy Sebastian

Prasad Rao K.

Birth

Birth

1972

1990

19

Provincialate

Marius Dahanga

Blessing

Birth

1998

1992

21

+ Basil Devasagayam

Arockiasamy P.

Eliyas Reddy

Home

Birth

Birth

1965

1970

1995

26

Gerald Lobo

Birth

1951

27

+ Paschal Lobo

Jose Palimattom

Benjamin Jojo

Anil Xalxo

Thumma Ranjith Kumar Reddy

Home

Birth

Birth

Birth

Birth

1956

1967

1975

1979

1988

28

Teiborlang Wartde

Birth

1987

30

Austin Francis

Birth

1972

30

Punitha Anthoniar Illam - Madurai

Blessing

1994

31

Manish Ekka

Birth

1993