Pastoral Visitation – Padre Pio
Friary, Capuchin Novitiate, Mawila, Sri Lanka
The Provincial Minister, Br John Alwyn Dias paid a pastoral visit to
the fraternity of Padre Pio Friary, Capuchin Novitiate, Mawila, Sri
Lanka from 7th to 8th December, 2023. The Guardian of the community,
Fr Arun Kumar along with the friars, Fr Rohan Maxim D’Souza, and Fr
Mathias Dias along with the teacher and the children on Montessori,
warmly welcomed Provincial along with the Provincial Councillor Fr
Robin Victor Dsouza, Provincial Treasurer, Br Vijesh Menezes,
Provincial Administrator, Fr Maxim D’Silva, Provincial Secretary and
Fr Joywin Dias. The Pastoral Visitation began with the introductory
talk by the Provincial Minister and thereafter the provincial met
the friars personally. During the community dialogue the community
discussed about their ministry and other aspects of their presence
in this place. Provincial thanked and encouraged the friars and the
Pastoral Visitation was concluded with prayer and benediction.
