ACTIVITIES OF CONVENTUALS INDIA

2019 25

Inauguration and Blessing of St. Bonaventure Franciscan Ashram


25 Aug 2019

The long awaited dream of the Province of St. Maximilian Kolbe, India has become a reality on Sunday, August 25, 2019 when the newly constructed Formation House of the Province was inaugurated and blessed by Rev. Fr. Carlos Alberto Trovarelli, 120th  Minister General of the Order. The liturgical ceremony of the blessing was begun at 5.30 pm. Fr.Kuriakose Mattathil, the in charge of the Formation House welcomed all wholeheartedly. It was followed by the lighting of the lamp. Then Rev. Fr. General officially inaugurated the Formation House by cutting the ribbon and blessed the House with Holy Water in the presence of Rev. Fr. Benedict Baek, Assistant General for FAMC; Rev. Fr. James McCurry, the Minister Provincial the OLA Province, USA; Rev. Fr. Leo Payyappilly, the Minister General of St. Maximilian Kolbe Province, India and all invited guests . Then all moved to the Dining Hall for the Second Part of the Ceremony. Rev. Fr. James McCurry, the Minister Provincial the OLA Province, USA gave an inspiring message and blessed the Cross to place on the wall of the Dining Hall. At the end Fr. General gave Solemn Blessing to all who were present. After the liturgical ceremony Rev. Fr. Leo Payyappilly, the Minister Provincial thanked Almighty God and all who helped him to fulfill this precious dream of the Province. The ceremony ended with a sumptuous dinner that was arranged for sharing the joy of the day.