The annual gathering of the members of the Franciscan family in Goa was held at St Francis of Assisi Church, Old Goa, on Sunday.
The gathering was organised by St Anthony Franciscan Capuchin province with the help of religious sisters and the theme of the celebration was ‘Peace in the World’.
The celebration began with the Solemn Eucharist, followed by fraternal agape. The participants came in large numbers which included Franciscan priests, Franciscan religious nuns, members of the Order of Secular Franciscans (OFS) and Franciscan Youth (YOUFRA).
The main celebrant for the Eucharist was Fr Marcus Fernandes and the sermon was preached by Fr Rahul Fernandes. The Altar was decorated by the nuns while the choir was led by Fr Seville Antao.
