Pastoral Visitation - St Francis of
Assisi Friary, Nongdam, Manipur
The Provincial Minister Fr John Alwyn Dias, conducted the Pastoral
Visitation of St Francis of Assisi Friary, Nongdam, from 23 to 24
November 2023. Guardian Fr Manoj D’Souza along with the community
members Fr Roshan Pereira and Fr Christopher Rodrigues, warmly
welcomed the Provincial Minister as well as Provincial Secretary, Fr
Joywin Dias. The Pastoral Visitation began with the introductory
talk after which the community members were asked to discuss and
reflect about the seven pillars of Capuchin way of life, our call,
charism and mission. On the following day the Minister Provincial
celebrated the Holy Eucharist and prayed for the Community members
as well as the students of our school.
Thereafter the Provincial met the friars personally, which was
followed by a Community Dialogue where the Minister Provincial
thanked the brothers for their service in the missions and
especially in the school ministry and encouraged them to carry out
their mission with renewed zeal and enthusiasm.