DAY 3 OF THE CHAPTER
Newly Elected Provincial and Council of Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka
Highlights from the Ongoing Chapter in Karnataka
Karnataka, [Insert Date] – The third day of the X Provincial Chapter of the Holy Trinity Province unfolded with spiritual solemnity, fraternal discernment, and the pivotal election of the new Provincial Administration.

The day began at 6:15 AM with a solemn adoration service, invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon the electoral proceedings. At 8:30 AM, the capitulars assembled in the chapter hall with an opening prayer, followed by the roll call conducted by Br Joywin Dias.

Chapter President Br Lawrence Soosainathan delivered essential directives outlining the election process in accordance with the Statutes of the Province. Subsequently, the chapter secretaries and scrutineers took the vow of secrecy, initiating the electoral session.

Provincial Elections:
The following friars were elected to lead the Holy Trinity Province:
• Br Robin Victor Dsouza – Provincial Minister
• Br Paul Melwyn Dsouza – Vicar Provincial and 1st Councillor
• Br Naveen Santhosh Dsouza – 2nd Councillor
• Br Charles Furtado – 3rd Councillor
• Br Antony Raj (Jr) – 4th Councillor

The afternoon session, which began at 3:00 PM and was moderated by Br Joseph Dolphy Pais, featured messages of solidarity from across the Franciscan world. A video greeting from the Provincial of Foggia conveyed blessings, while Br James Donegan, Councillor of the New York Province, encouraged the brothers to "walk together in unity and pray for one another."

Br Paolo Raffaele Pugliese, delegate from the Turkey delegation, offered a reflection on the life and challenges of friars in Turkey.
At 5:45 PM, the evening session was moderated by Br Alban. A warm welcome was extended to Br Giacomo Franchini, Provincial of Emilia Romagna. Delegates then presented mission reports from various regions:
• Br John Baluku, Custos, Charles Lwanga Custody (Uganda)
• Br Stany Roshan, Delegate, Christ the King Delegation (Mizoram-Tripura)
• Br Isaac Baptist, Delegate, Infant Jesus Delegation (Nagaland-Manipur)

Eucharistic Celebration and Handover Ceremony
At 7:00 PM, the newly elected Provincial Minister Br Robin Victor Dsouza, together with his council, presided over the Eucharistic Celebration. The administration team then took the oath of secrecy. The former Provincial Minister, Br John Alwyn Dias, ceremonially handed over the responsibilities by transferring files, keys, and essential documents.

The day concluded with a felicitation ceremony, warmly acknowledging the newly elected leadership and entrusting them to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they begin their service.