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Minister General’s page: Br Massimo's Reflections
In the last part of March, I visited the Province of St Mary of the Angels in Poland on the 400th anniversary of its foundation. An important anniversary for a great history in which the charism of the Friars Minor has been expressed in the most diverse contexts. A month later, from  » Read More

Cardinal Anthony Poola Inaugurates 800 Anniversary
On the sidelines of the Ordination of Br. Sujith, the friars of Shalom Friary inaugurated the momentous 800 anniversary of the Approval of the Franciscan Rule and the Celebration of Christmas with the Crib for the first time in Greccio. As the Franciscan Family worldwide  » Read More

Brs Anthony Archer and Pradeep Anthony embrace the Franciscan Life Perpetually
3 May, 2023, Bengaluru: Br. Anthony Joseph Archer and Br. Pradeep Anthony having lived this Franciscan Religious Life for the last five years in temporary vows made a daring, worldly unpopular decision to commit themselves forever to the Order  » Read More

Br. Ganji Sujith Reddy, Ordained Priest For Ever
Br. Ganji Sujith Reddy was ordained to the Order of Priesthood on 26 April 2023. In a solemn celebration held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Shalom Friary, Hyderabad, hitherto Deacon was raised to the Servanthood of Christ  » Read More

OFM & OFS Celebrate the Franciscan Centenaries (1223-2023)
Lay Franciscans (Order of Franciscan Secular) and Franciscan Religious (Order of Friars Minor) came together in St. Sebastian’s Church, Madhavaram-Chennai on 16 April 2023 to inaugurate the 800th anniversary  » Read More

PARISH YOUTH DAY AT GOSPADU
It was another day to count the blessings of God on Gospadu mission for the grace-filled day of the youth to come together and celebrate life in the campus. It was the annual gathering for the youth of St. Anthony’s Church, Gospadu which was held on  » Read More

MY JOURNEY FROM PERAVOOR TO PAKDILPUR
When I was studying Philosophy in Peravoor, I have heard the word “mission” many times! I did not really understand the term then! During the course of my life in Peravoor, I used to think, rationalize and reflect every single day about mission.  » Read More

PAASAM HOSPICE INAUGURATION
We all must have heard of a familiar quote which says: “There is no place like Home” It is because of the love we receive from our loved ones, especially our parents, who will stand for us against all odds, even when the world rejects us.  » Read More

INVESTITURE OF ALTAR SERVERS, BANGALORE
We all reminiscence our school days where we would see our peers taking the leadership roles in the school and the whole aura around having a badge on your chest ignited a sense of pride and achievement.  » Read More

A DIALOGUE WITH THE BROTHERS OF OTHER FAITH
The land of diversity, the land of cultures, the land of multi-cuisine and the land of gods; our mother land India. The majesty of Indian society is embedded in its rich diversity.  » Read More