YEAR OF MERCY AT FISI FISI, the Franciscan Institute of Spirituality in India,
Bangalore inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Mercy with the Association
of the Franciscan Families in India(AFFI), Karnataka Region (KAFFI).
Rev. Br. Michael Fernandes, General Counsellor, OFM Cap. inaugurated
the seminar with the hoisting of the Papal Flag at 9 am. The
programme continued in the auditorium with Rev. Br. Michael OFM Cap.
as the Chief Guest. Rev. Br. Dolphy Pais, Provincial Minister, Holy
Trinity Capuchin Province, Karnataka; Rev. Sr. Apoline Cordiero UFS.,
Secretary of AFFI, and Rev. Br. Denis Veigas, OFM Cap. Director of
FISI & Co-ordinator of KAFFI were on the dais. Br. Henry D’Souza,
OFM Cap welcomed the gathering. “Francesco-2”: Laudato Si-Save our
World (SOW); “Francesco-3”:(FISI Annual 2015) &
“Francesco-4”:(Jubilee Year of Mercy-FISI Document) as well as
“FISI-Brochure 2016-17” of DFS course were released. Rev. Sr.
Apoline Cordiero delivered the Keynote Address. Br. Denis Veigas,
the resource person of the day spoke on the theology, importance,
significance and practical way of living the Year of Mercy as called
forth by Pope Francis. Br. Dolphy Pais chaired the discussion and
practical conclusions of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Br. Dolphy then
opened the Door of Mercy of FISI. Rev. Br. Michael Fernandes
solemnized the Eucharist and preached the homily on how to become
merciful like the Father. The seminar ended with lunch during which
Br. Patrick Crasta, OFM Cap proposed the vote of thanks. There were
about 60 participants from various Franciscan Congregations from
India.
