“The Lord gave me some brothers.”
— St. Francis of Assisi, Testament 14
"Let us begin, brothers, to serve the Lord God, for up to now we have done little or nothing."
In the spirit of the Seraphic Minstrel of Divine Love, we walk the way of the Gospel—our hearts rooted in prayer, our lives woven together in fraternity, and our footsteps shaped by the simplicity and humility of Christ. Drawn to the least, we seek to become gentle instruments of His peace, singing into the world the melody of mercy, hope, and love.
Our Franciscan Journey
Discover our history, mission, and the Franciscan friars who journey with God’s people in faith and service.
OUR MISSION
Serving 15 parishes,22 schools and communities across Jharkhand and beyond.
OUR VISION
Promoting peace, joy, and dignity under "Peace and Joy to the World".
“Above all the grace and gifts that
Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.”
Fioretti of St. Francis, Ch. 8
INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATION FROM OUR LATEST NEWS
FRANCISCAN YOUTH GATHERING (YOU-FRA) 2026
A three-day Franciscan Youth Gathering (You-Fra) was held at St. Anthony’s School, Adhikari, Darjeeling, from 17 to 19 October 2026. The gathering was coordinated by Rev. Fr. Deepak...
Seminar for Pastors of Ranchi Province in the Assam–Bengal Region
A seminar for the pastors of Ranchi Province working in the Assam–Bengal region was held on 24 September 2026 at Franciscan Ashram Adhikari. Rev. Fr. John Horo, TOR,...
Seminar on “New Labour Code” Held at Hardag, Ranchi
A one-day seminar on "New Labour Code" was organized by the St. Francis Province, Ranchi, on 29 August 2026 at Moments Resorts, Hardag, Ranchi. Attended by around fifty...
FRANCISCAN VOICES
800 YEARS OF SAINT FRANCIS’ TRANSIT: KEEPING THE FIRE OF CHRIST ALIVE
“I have done what was mine; may Christ teach you what is yours!” (2C 214). Dear brothers and...
A Message for the Franciscan Jubilee Year 2026
Pope Francis unexpectedly chose his papal name after St. Francis of Assisi, making the Poverello the inspiration and...
