Events

ABOUT THE EVENT Planting Hope for Future Generations The Tree Plantation Drive was organised by St. Anne’s Parish, Ponda as part of the 8th Centenary celebrations of St. Francis of Assisi and in observance of World Environment Day. Rooted in the Franciscan vision of care for creation, the drive brought together children, youth, families and parishioners to plant saplings on the church campus — each tree a prayer, each act of planting a gesture of hope for future generations. Inspired by the example of St. Francis, who saw in every …

About the Event A Ride for Creation and Harmony The Inter Faith Cycle Rally was organised as part of the 8th Centenary Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi and World Bicycle Day. More than a cycling event, it brought together children, youth, adults and senior citizens from different faith communities to promote environmental awareness, healthy living, communal harmony and care for our common home. Inspired by the Franciscan values of peace, simplicity and fraternity, the rally served as a visible witness that people from diverse backgrounds can journey together for …

About the Event Bringing the Spirit of St. Francis to Every Community From April to September 2026, the Statue of St. Francis of Assisi visits a different Small Christian Community (SCC) across St. Anne’s Parish, Ponda every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM. Each visit brings parishioners together for prayer, reflection on Franciscan values, community fellowship and a simple shared meal — the Kanji. Inspired by the example of Francis, who gathered his first brothers in simplicity and fraternity, the SCC Fellowship is an invitation to every family to open their …