This year we had celebrated the 80th Death Anniversary of the Servant of God Br. Joseph Thamby from 13-15 January, 2025 at Peddavutapally. Approximately 10 Lakhs pilgrims, devotees from all around Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamilnadu and Kerala had visited the Tomb of the servant of God and beseeched his intercession.
This year we conducted the CCMSI meeting in our Province for which 12 Provincial Ministers, 2 Custos and 5 Delegate Superiors from various states in India were present. This was held from 11-12 February, 2025 in Hyderabad. Let us thank our Hyderabad Community and all those who contributed for the success of this event. Let us also pray for our major Superiors, may the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, our Seraphic Father inspire them to reach out to many more poor and marginalized people of the society in India.
Our Annual Retreat for the year 2024-2025 was held in two groups at our Provincialate, Enikepadu; for the first group it was held from 10-14 February, 2025 and for the second group from 17-21 February, 2025 at our Provincialate. Let us profoundly thank our Br. Anil Kumar, OFM Cap., from Karnataka Province for having wonderfully animated the retreat and inspiring us through his spirited talks and enriching insights. Indeed, it was a fruitful and rich experience for everyone. At this juncture, let us also thanks to all our brothers who made the arrangements for our stay, food and other necessary arrangements during the retreat days.