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.
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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,
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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...
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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...
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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
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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,...
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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
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Prasandeep Ekka - Ministry Experience
I began my ministry in the month of June 2024 and completed in the month of February
2025. My ministry place was St. Anthony’s Church
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The Silver Jubilee Celebration
Silver Jubilee of St. Anthony’s Church, Bannur: A Grace-Filled Celebration of Faith
and Unity
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Serving With Joy: a Journey of Faith and Community at St. Theresa of Child Jesus Parish
From 2024 to 2025, I have the privilege of serving in Sunday ministry at St. Theresa of Child
Jesus Parish, Singasandra,
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Date |
Name of the Friars |
Events |
Year |
02 |
+ Matthew Walsh Jayaseelan P.R. |
Home Ordination |
1969 2001 |
04 |
+ Kentigern Stuart |
Home |
1995 |
08 |
Arokiam John Tom John Arockiasamy P. Niranjan Toppo |
Birth Solemn Vows Solemn Vows Birth |
1976 1999 1999 1993 |
09 |
Salun Kispotta |
Birth |
1995 |
10 |
Athanasius Xaxa |
Birth |
1959 |
11 |
+ Paulinus van Halderen |
Home |
1999 |
13 |
Bangalore Friary + Vincent Roy John Sekar |
Blessing Home Birth |
1952 1959 1982 |
14 |
Anthony Pushparaj |
Birth |
1976 |
15 |
+ Fidelis Magee |
Home |
1979 |
17 |
Stigmata of Francis Varghese Sebastian Richard D’ Silva Assisi Illam Dindigul |
Feast Birth Solemn Vows Blessing |
1947 1956 2010 |
18 |
Joseph of Cupertino |
Feast |
|
19 |
Mesia Elias Moses M. |
Birth |
1973 |
20 |
Tom John |
Birth |
1961 |
23 |
Padre Pio + John Forest Hogan A.J.Mathew Joseph |
Feast Home Birth |
1962 1989 |
24 |
Shalom Friary –Hyderabad |
Blessing |
1995 |
25 |
Sagaya Soosairaj |
Birth |
1968 |
26 |
+ Fabian D’ Souza |
Home |
2010 |
27 |
+ Conrad Gomes |
Home |
1993 |
28 |
Nicholas D’ Souza Lourdu Augustine Pradeep Anthony L. |
Birth Birth Birth |
1945 1976 1992 |
29 |
Sushil Beck Salim Baxla |
Birth Birth |
1973 1974 |
