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Media Evangelisation is a prime concern of MSFS Guwahati Province. Through this website we seek to present to the world the life and humble activities of MSFS Congregation. We beacon zealous and committed young candidates to join us to perpetuate the kingdom of God in the challenging missions of Northeast India.
We request your prayerful support and association with us. May St Francis de Sales, our beloved patron, bless you all abundantly.
Provincial Superior,
Guwahati Province
Who is a Fransalian? :
A Fransalian is a man called to be a missionary with a vison; an explorer of the unknown; a builder of communities; a sower of God’s words; an enlightened guide to his students; a formator for the unformed; a joyful herald of God’s reign on Earth in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales by following the 7 principal virtues of Salesian spirituality which are simplicity, humility, charity, optimism, gentleness, humanness, and resignation to the will of God in daily life.
The Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (M.S.F.S), known as “Fransalians”, is an international Congregation of Latin Rite, founded on October 24, 1838 in Annecy, France by Servant of God, Peter Marie Mermier.
The primary patron of the Congregation is St. Francis de Sales and … Read More
To Witness and Proclaim God’s Kingdom in a spirit of Service to Man. To be effective witness, a Fransalian needs to Read the Signs of Times, Equip himself with Ever Growing Knowledge, be Open to Live the Culture of his People, be Courageous to Respond to their Needs with Missionary Zeal in Solidarity with his Fellow Religious.
Fransalian is a Man of Deep Faith which is Sustained by his Daily Experience of Communion with God and through Realization of God’s presence in his Life, in the Community and in the Events of History. He lives the Fransalian Charism of Joyful Holiness, Confident Optimism, Firm Gentleness, Cheerful Availability, Hospitality, Genuine Humanness and Positive Regard for the others.
Living the spirit and Spirituality of St Francis de Sales in the missions. Our charism unfolds itself in the following: study St Francis de Sales, imitate his virtues, make his method of helping people our own.
To bring about the renewal of Christian life, to undertake overseas missions and pioneering evangelisation, and education and formation of the young in the spirit of St Francis de Sales.
Guwahati Province is one of the Indian provinces of MSFS Congregation. It was part of the undivided province of Northeast India province. Northeast India Province became a full-fledged Province in the year 1990. Ever since the establishment of the northeast India Province, there was a phenomenal growth in terms of the number of confreres and the establishment of new centres.
Therefore, the need for better animation of religious life, ministries and missionary activities necessitated the division of north east India province into two provinces namely, Guwahati province and Dibrugarh province. Guwahati Province comprises of Northeastern states namely, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. A total of 140 professed members are committed to the service of the church in different parts of …
The Provincial Council is the governing body that governs an ecclesiastical province within a congregation. It consists of a Provincial Superior and four councillors in charge of various forums or ministries. It meets to discuss and vote on governing matters that move the province forward in mission.
Fr. Sabukuttan Francis
Provincial
George Poovathunkal
Admonitor & Councilor for Education
Alois Borogaon
Councilor for Formation
Joby Karikualmuttu
Councilor for Mission
John Barman
Councilor for Social Apostolate and Innovative Ministry
Santhosh Chavaranal
Provincial Bursar
Our province has an Agency for Social Work called, “FAsCE India” (Fransalian Agency for Social Care and Education in India).
The MSFS parishes conduct various programmes like annual retreats, camps, seminars, formation of the youth, self-help groups, prayer units, etc.
Education is a sacred call for evangelisation.
Retreat or Renewal Centres in Guwahati Province are centres of excellence, professionalism, and profundity in spiritual direction and formation.
Aim of these institutions is to serve the local church and to provide young people with the basic skills in different trades so that they are able to find jobs.
Fransalian Communications contributed much in enhancing the effectiveness of pastoral ministry during the past years.
It provides opportunities to build up the youngsters of North East Region, by bringing about a change in the life of the youngsters and thereby in the society.
Rural health camps and outreach programs help the hospital service extended to the people of outskirts.
Pope Francis says that when we speak about vocations, we are speaking about making God’s dream come true.
The Holy Father made the observation in a Message released Thursday for the 59th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which falls this year on 8 May, and has as its theme …
