News & Events

Entry into Novitiate
30 May, Palmaner: Eight young men, having undergone the Franciscan Formation in the past few years made a daring decision to enter the Novitiate of the Order of the Friars Minor in the Province of the St. Thomas the Apostle, India situated in Palmaner, Andhrapradesh.In a traditional liturgical.  » Read More

Solemn Profession
2 June, Bengaluru: Br. Emmanuel Christopher who hails from RT nagar, Bengaluru made his Solemn Profession in the hands of Br Praveen Henry D Souza, the Minister Provincial in St. Anthony’s Friary Church, Bengaluru.Br. Emmanuel Christopher, having spent five years as simple professed friar.  » Read More

Simple Profession
31 May, Palmaner: Ten young men, having lived a year of Novitate under the accompaniment of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of Br Charles A, Guardian and Novice Master and the formators,surrendered themselves to Jesus Christ in the footprints of St Francis of Assisi.  » Read More

Solemn Profession in the Custody of Mary Mother of God
13 May, Malom Naotoli: Brs. Salvador Drego and Anand Suresh Minj took another important step in their life journey as friars minor committing themselves to Gospel Way of Life for Life in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi.Having completed the years.  » Read More

Solemn Profession
Br. Salvador Drego and Br. Anand Suresh Minj will be making their Solemn Profession on 13th May 2018 at St. Anthony’s Church, Malom –Naotoli.Br. Carlos Dias, the Custos will preside over the celebration.Br. Emmanuel Christopher will be making his Solemn Profession.  » Read More

Minister General and Definitor General visit India
Br. Michael Perry, the Minister General and Br. Lino Greg Redoblado, Definitor General for Asia and Oceania arrived in Mumbai on 23rd April 2018. Br. Praveen Henry D’ Souza, Minister Provincial of Province of St. Thomas the Apostle.  » Read More

Minister General and Definitor General Arrive in Mumbai
OFM Franciscans India welcome Br Michael Anthony Perry our Minister General and Br Lino Greg Our Definitor General who arrived this morning at Our Lady of Good Counsel Friary, Sion, Mumbai.We wish our brothers a fruitful visit in India.  » Read More

Plenary Council – 2018 - “Listen, Discern, Go Forth”
The Plenary Council will be held from the morning of 27th April 2018 to the evening of 30th April 2018. Br. Michael Perry, the Minister General and Br. Lino Greg Redoblado, the Definitor General will participate in the Plenary Council.  » Read More

Hearty Welcome! Brs. Michael Perry and Lino Greg Redoblado!
We extend a warm welcome to Br. Michael Perry, our Minister General and Br. Lino Greg Redoblado, Definitor General for Asiaand Oceania We wish them a pleasant stay and fruitful visit in the Province.  » Read More

College Day and Graduation Ceremony, IIPR, Bengaluru.
Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR) is a premier educational institution in Bangalore that offers postgraduate and undergraduate courses with Psychology as one of the subjects.  » Read More