‘PRAISE BE TO YOU MY LORD’ (LAUDATO SI’ O MI’ SIGNORE’)
The Franciscan Institute of Spirituality, India (FISI) celebrated its Institute Day with grandeur and reverence, marking a special occasion: the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures. The event, held at the Institute's Aula Magna, was graced by the esteemed presence of Chief Guest.

Dr. Benny Koottanal, MSFS, Director of Indian Institute of Spirituality, Fr. Robin Victor, the Councilor and the evening was graced by the presence of numerous men and women religious from the CRI Kengeri Zone. Their presence symbolized the unity of the religious community in embracing the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, especially in the context of ecological responsibility and the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures.

The celebration was enriched with vibrant cultural performances, including various traditional and contemporary dances that depicted the themes of harmony, nature, and ecological balance. A skit also took center stage, creatively addressing the urgency of the ecological crisis and the need for responsible stewardship of the Earth—an issue that resonates deeply with the Franciscan ethos.

The evening began with a warm welcome by Sr. Mary Aloysius, PCPA. Rev. Fr. Salvador Fernandes, the Director, recalled the past with gratitude, living the present with enthusiasm and looked forward to the future with confidence through his annual report. Fr. Henry, the co-ordinator of studies, proposed the vote of thanks and Br. Joseph and Sr. Prashanthi served as charismatic anchors for the event. The program concluded with a delightful fellowship dinner, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

The Institute Day not only marked a historical milestone but also fostered a spirit of unity and ecological awareness among students, staff, and the wider community.

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