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Novena to St. Francis of Assisi - Day 1 to Day 9
Cel: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Cel: We adore you, O Lord, Jesus Christ, All: Here and in all your Churches, throughout the world. Because by your Holy  » Read More

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
Jesus answered do not send them away for you yourselves give them something to eat (Lk 9:13) At St. Louis Church in Palamaner, we operate a bread center, and with the grace of God and the support of the parish priest, Brother Jaypal OFM, as well as the  » Read More

Franciscan Roots in Nagapattinam and Velankanni
It is a intriguing historical fact that the Franciscans from Portugal were the first missionaries to settle in Nagapattinam and carry out  » Read More

A Pilgrim’s Journey is now Eternal
On 31 May 1965, the lives of Mr. C.M. Joseph Mani and Mrs. Alyamma Joseph were graced with the arrival of their beloved son, Br. Salim Joseph. Little did they know, as he lay in the gentle embrace of his mother then, that this boy would one day answer God’s call and serve the Lord as a Friar Priest.  » Read More

A Friar's Journey from South Korea to India
Time is drawing to a close. When I initially prepared to journey from South Korea to India, it was but a vague idea, shrouded in uncertainty. During those early moments, fear gripped me.  » Read More

OFS in Tamilnadu-Pondicherry (India) Celebrate 800 Anniversary of Rule 1223 and Greccio in Velankanni
Representatives of OFS Fraternities (around 3109 members) from Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, totalling around 300 members, gathered in Velankanni from 28th to 30th July 2023 to..  » Read More

India: Miracle of Brotherhood - FRISM ’23 (Friar Students’ Meet – 2023)
“Miracle of Brotherhood”, so described Br. Shaji Nicholas, the Secretary of Formation & Studies of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle of India, the gathering of young friars that took place in India. 67 Student Friars  » Read More

Br. Andrew Thomas Commits Himself Forever to OFM
On 7 May 2023, Br Andrew Thomas made his perpetual profession in the hands of Br. Xavier Durariraj, Minister Provincial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ramnagar, Hyderabad. Hailing from this Parish, Br. Andrew Thomas’ solemn profession was an occasion of significant joy to the entire parish  » Read More

Brs. Anmol, Nelson, Niraj, and Ankit Proclaim In Unison their Solemn Profession
The beautiful decorations and fantastic dances welcomed Brs. Anmol Bara, Nelson Toppo and Niraj Tirkey, and Ankit Kumar Baghel as they led the procession for the Holy Eucharist on the occasion of their Solemn Profession  » Read More

Meeting of the Franciscan Conferences of Asia, Australia and Oceania (FCAO)
From 1 to 5 May 2023, the year of the celebrations of the VIII Centenary of the Rule and of the Christmas of Greccio, forty-nine participants including Ministers,Treasurers and lay collaborators of the various Entities of the Franciscan Conferences of Asia,  » Read More