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Franciscan Spirit Ignited: St. Anthony’s Friary Parish Hosts FRAYME 2025 in India

Franciscan Spirit Ignited: St. Anthony’s Friary Parish Hosts FRAYME 2025 in India

10 Oct 2025

In a powerful display of faith and fraternity, St. Anthony’s Friary Parish, Bengaluru, under the guidance of Br. Prashanth Fernandes, Parish Priest, s...

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Serving With Joy: a Journey of Faith and Community at St. Theresa of Child Jesus Parish

Serving With Joy: a Journey of Faith and Community at St. Theresa of Child Jesus Parish

13 Sep 2025

From 2024 to 2025, I have the privilege of serving in Sunday ministry at St. Theresa of Child Jesus Parish, Singasandra, Bangalore. It is a joy to be...

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 First Year Theologians’ Ministry Experience

First Year Theologians’ Ministry Experience

12 Sep 2025

St. Francis encouraged us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist and to “pour out our hearts” in gratitude. His words deeply inspired...

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St. Francis of Assisi Church - Hyderabad Celebrates 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata

St. Francis of Assisi Church - Hyderabad Celebrates 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata

12 Sep 2025

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...

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The Plenary Council of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, India

The Plenary Council of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, India

12 Sep 2025

News & Events The Plenary Council of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, India The Plenary Council of the Province of St. Thomas the Apostle, Ind...

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“Laudato Si’” Echoes Online through the Franciscan Vision Global Summit – 2025 (FVGS)

“Laudato Si’” Echoes Online through the Franciscan Vision Global Summit – 2025 (FVGS)

12 Sep 2025

As the Franciscan family prepares to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures in 2025, this timeless hymn...

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Celebrating the Word of God Sunday and the Jubilee of Communication

Celebrating the Word of God Sunday and the Jubilee of Communication

12 Sep 2025

The youth, children, Catechism Animators, and Parish Council members of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Shalom Friary-Ramnagar came together to celebrat...

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 A Meaningful Encounter at St. Louis’ Bread Centre

A Meaningful Encounter at St. Louis’ Bread Centre

12 Sep 2025

At St. Louis’ Novitiate in Palamaner, we, the novices, dedicated the first three months of our novitiate to laying a firm foundation for our religious...

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Reminiscing St. Francis' Canticle of Creatures at San Damiano

Reminiscing St. Francis' Canticle of Creatures at San Damiano

12 Sep 2025

On 20th of January, I made a visit to Assis for my personal retreat. The guardian of La Verna took me to San Damiano as he was also going to attend th...

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Restoring Lives Behind Walls - A Visit to the Open-Air Prison

Restoring Lives Behind Walls - A Visit to the Open-Air Prison

12 Sep 2025

Alongside Br. Kishore Joseph, I recently visited the Open-Air Prison in Devanahalli, Bengaluru—a quiet witness to the power of restorative justice a...

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