Provincial Minister
Rev. Fr. John Alwyn Dias, OFM Cap.,

Director
Rev. Fr. Dr. Salvador Fernandes, OFM Cap.

Assistant Director & Program Coordinator
Rev. Fr. Henry D'Souza, OFM Cap.

Administrator
Rev. Fr. Robin Minin Lopes, OFM Cap.

Group Management
Rev. Fr. Noel Vinay D'Almeida, OFM Cap.

Staff Member
Rev. Fr. Preetham Rayan Mendonca, OFM Cap.

Staff Member
Br. Joseph Francis, OFM Cap.

Recent Activities

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FEAST-SHANTHI SADHANA - FISI

Many Catholics worldwide celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment.

The community of Shanthi Sadhana- Franciscan Institute of Spirituality in India-FISI, celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, founder and Patron. The Eucharistic celebration began with a entrance dance by the Sisters. The theme of the celebration is all embracing love with the Lord to become the face and voice of St. Francis of Assisi. The beautiful artistic decoration was prepared by the Sisters who are doing their studies to obtain Diploma in Franciscan Spirituality at the institute. As a preparation for the feast there was nine days Novena prepared and animated by the Sisters. The melodious choir was led by Fr. Robin Minin Lopez and Fr. Robin Victor D’souza celebrated the Eucharist with Fr. Joseph Dolpy Pais and Fr. Maxim Nazereth as the concelebrant. The Sisters prepared the introduction, offertory prayers and the beautiful decoration. To mark the celebration there was grand sumptuous agape at lunch. The Director thanked wholeheartedly the cooperation the hard efforts of all the Sisters and Fathers especially sisters who are doing their Diploma in Franciscan Spirituality for their generosity and disposition to make this feast a grand celebration.

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