Open Your Home. Open Your Heart.
The Spirit of Franciscan Fraternity
Become a Franciscan Home of Hospitality
In preparation for the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anne’s Church, Ponda, is organizing a pilgrim housing program built on genuine Christian service. This initiative is designed to build a bridges of faith and love between local host families and the pilgrims coming for the celebrations.
By welcoming pilgrims into your home, you participate directly in the Goan legacy of sacred hospitality. Simplicity, prayerful encounter, and shared faith form the core of this memorable Jubilee celebration.
— Matthew 25:35
Guidelines
Who Can Host?
Every home has the capacity to offer warmth and comfort. Hosting is simple, humble, and deeply rewarding.
Parish Families
Any family in St. Anne's Parish with a heart open to welcoming pilgrims into their everyday home life.
Christian Hospitality
Willingness to share short moments of daily prayer, mutual encouragement, and spiritual fellowship with your guests.
Comfortable Stay
Provide a clean, simple space to sleep (floor space is perfectly acceptable) and secure access to a bathroom.
Guidelines
Who Can Host?
Every home has the capacity to offer warmth and comfort. Hosting is simple, humble, and deeply rewarding.
Priests, Friars & Sisters
Clergy guiding and supporting spiritual paths
Youth
Energetic young souls seeking spiritual growth
Families
Multi-generational families traveling together
Seminarians
Laity coming as unified parish representatives
Pan-India Seekers
Devout pilgrims representing various Indian states
