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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.. 

 

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ST. FRANCIS

FRIARS' BIRTHDAY (December)

Date

Name of the Friars

Events

Year

02

St. Louis Friary – Palmaner

Fidelis D’ Lima

Foundation

Ordination

1949

1964

05

Abraham Vadana

Shaji Nicholas Vadachery

+ Valentine Crasta

Birth

Birth

Home

1946

1969

2011

06

Baptist D’ Souza

Birth

1975

07

+ Anthony’s Church - Bannur

Erection

1999

09

Anil Kerketta

Birth

1980

11

Richard D’Silva

+ Agnel D’ Mello

Ordination

Home

1960

2013

13

Vincent Soosai

Varghese Sebastian

Scaria Varanath

Thomas M.M.

Dayanand

Anand Suresh Minj

Nideesh M. John

Birth

Ordination

Ordination

Ordination

Ordination

Birth

Birth

1970

1975

1975

1975

1975

1987

1993

14

+ Titus Myppan

Home

2012

15

Gregory Fernandes

Ordination

1963

16

Paul K.L.

Assisi Sadan - Nagpur

Birth

Foundation

1952

1993

17

Sidney Mascarenhas

Varghese Lakra

Ordination

Birth

1967

1977

18

Ajit Kerketta

Birth

1976

19

James Kallarackan

Friary Chapel – Palmaner

Birth

Blessing

1942

1967

21

Parish Church - Palmaner

Blessing

1964

22

Francis Agnelo Rozario

Birth

1966

24

Emmanuel Christopher

Birth

1992

25

Mukti P. Ekka

+ Celestine Reardon

+ Ambrose Staskunas

Birth

Home

Home

1973

1976

1986

26

Tony D’ Souza

+ Paschal Fernando

Birth

Home

1962

1994

27

Irudayaraj Fernando

Sahaya Dhas J.

Ordination

Ordination

2002

2013

28

Madhu Sudhan Reddy

Ordination

2015

29

Thumma Ranjith Kumar Reddy

Ordination

2015

30

+ Gratian McEvoy

Wilson Paul Nattalil

Stephen Lamin Gashnga

+ Kuriyan Joseph

Home

Ordination

Ordination

Home

1992

2003

2012

2015

31

Sleeva Reddy

Birth

1968