Pastoral Visitation – St Francis of
Assisi, Capuchin House, Kandy, Sri Lanka
The Provincial Minister, Br John Alwyn Dias paid a pastoral visit to
the fraternity of St Francis of Assisi, Capuchin House, Kandy, Sri
Lanka from 8th to 9th December, 2023. The Guardian of the community,
Fr Lancy Jerald Fernandes along with Fr Roshan Herald D’Souza warmly
welcomed the Provincial Minister and the Provincial Administrative
team. The Pastoral Visitation began with an introductory talk by the
Provincial Minister, after which he met the friars personally. The
next day the Provincial offered the Holy Eucharist and prayed for
the community members. The community dialogue was held during which
the Provincial encouraged the friars and discussed with community
members about the future plans about ministry and our stay at Kandy.
Thereafter the Provincial also visited the neighboring community of
Franciscans. The Pastoral Visitation concluded with prayer and
benediction.
