Franciscan Missionary Brothers (C.M.S.F.) (Congregation of the Missionary brothers of St. Francis of Assisi)
In Goa since 1928
Brief Historical Background :
The congregation of the Missionary Brothers of St. Francis of Assisi is an international Society of Religious Brothers founded in 1901 in India by Bro. Paulus Moritz of Germany. The Congregation has pioneering missionary work as its basic charism. The congregation undertakes various activities such as boy’s homes, schools, colleges, technical schools, dispensaries, hospitals, vocational training centres, rehabilitation centres, farms, etc.
Superior General:
Franciscan Brothers, St. Francis Mount, Mount Poinsur, P.B. No. 8470. Borivli (W), Mumbai 400 103 Tel: 022 28932124, 28952997, Fax 022 28937125 Email: cmsfgen@bom8.vsnl.net.in
Provincial Superior:
Franciscan Brothers, Assisi Bhavan, Hongasandra Village, PO Begur, Bangalore 560 034 Tel: 080 25732055. Email: cmsf@bgl.vsnl.net.in
Communities in the archdiocese: 1
In Goa the presence of Franciscan Missionary Brothers (C.M.S.F.) (Congregation of the Missionary brothers of St. Francis of Assisi) can be found at the St. Francis Xavier Church, Duler, Mapusa, Goa
The Following are the priests enrolled in the order of Franciscan Missionary Brothers (C.M.S.F.) (Congregation of the Missionary brothers of St. Francis of Assisi)
Fr Michael D’Cunha
Fr Alban Pinto
Fr Joy MP
Fr Joachim Dias
Fr John Pereira