24 Oct 2024
MSFS Celebrates 186th Foundation Day with Global Tree-Planting Initiative
The Missionary Congregation of Saint Francis (MSFS) celebrated its 186th Foundation Day by planting saplings across its religious campuses worldwide. The initiative aimed to symbolize society's commitment to environmental stewardship and its dedication to nurturing life.
15 Oct 2024
Upcoming Forum Meetings
The prestigious Forum Meetings are set to take place in Nagpur this December-2024 and January-2025. Here's a brief schedule:
- Formation Forum: December 7-8, 2024
- Mission Forum: December 11-12, 2024
- Education Forum: January 5-6, 2025
- SAIM: January 8-9, 2025
03 Sep 2024
Bishop's Pastoral Visit to Chipindu and Domuè
- Bishop Diamantino
Guapo Antunes I.M.C. of Tete made a pastoral visit to Chipindu and Domuè
parishes in Mozambique.
26 Aug 2024
Meeting for Administrators and Bursars
- A meeting for Office
Administrators and Local Bursars of Nagpur Province, with accounting
expert Mr. Abhay Upadhya, was held at St. John's High School.
19 Aug 2024
Local Superiors Gather in Nagpur
Fr. Naveen Saldhana OP led discussion on strengthening communities.
Focus of meeting was on the Importance of superiors' role in nurturing spiritual growth and mission awareness emphasized.
Key strategies include regular prayer, cross-cultural relationships, and personal faith development.
Meeting concludes with vote of thanks and fellowship.
22 Jul 2024
Fr. Paul Varambinakam and Fr. Jijo Punchayil to USA
Fr. Paul
Varambinakam and Fr. Jijo Punchayil left India for their ministries in the
United States.
13 Jul 2024
Church Inauguration in Inhambane, Mozambique
- A newly constructed
church in Inhambane, Mozambique, was inaugurated and blessed.
09 Jul 2024
Fr. Lajarus Soreng Begins Ministry in USA
Fr. Lajarus Soreng
departed India to begin his ministry in the United States.
16 Jun 2024
First Mass of Fr. Desidério
- 16 June 2024: Newly ordained Fr. Desidério presided
over his First Mass, also performing baptisms and first communions.
15 Jun 2024
Priestly Ordination: Desidério João Deveriasse
Deacon Desidério João Deveriasse
was ordained a priest in the parish of Nossa Senhora das Graças in Vila
Ulonguè, Mozambique. The ordination was conducted by Rt. Rev. Diamantino
Antunes, Bishop of Tete.
Mrs. Mary Mathew
Thottungathara, maternal aunt of Fr. George Kurical, passed away at 75. Died on 15 May 2024:
Mr. Sunny Adackappara, elder brother of Fr.
Wilson Abraham, passed away at the age of 56. Died on 6 May 2024
- Mr.
Mariadas, brother-in-law of Fr. Kalyan Battula, passed away at 30. Died on 4 May 2024
- Fr.
Jose Puthiyaparambil MSFS, of the South-West India Province, passed away
at the age of 76. Died on 2 May 2024
- Mr.
Patras Toppo, paternal uncle of Fr. Ranjendra Toppo, passed away at 67
years old. Died on 26 April 2024
- Mr.
Marcus Kerketta, uncle of Fr. Rakesh Kerketta, passed away at the age of
55. Died on 10 March 2024
- Mr.
Xavier, brother-in-law of Fr. George Kurikal, passed away at the age of
62. Died on 8 September 2023
- Fr.
Narisetty Francis Xavier MSFS, of Visakhapatnam Province, passed away at
the age of 61. Died on 10 September 2023
- Rev.
Fr. Sesetti Mariadas from Visakhapatnam Province passed away at 60 years
old. Died on 12-01-2024.
Mrs. Pitchaimuthaiammal, the aunt of Fr. Peter Paul, who passed away on 20th
February 2019.