Franciscans International welcomes new Board President Pro Tempore
Aug. 5, 2008 – The International Board of Directors (IBD) of Franciscans International (FI) is pleased to announce that Sr Margaret Mary Kimmins, OSF, a Franciscan Sister of Allegany, was made President Pro Tempore, of the IBD. ()
Franciscan Testimony: Violence in the tea shops of Salarappatti
Jul. 17, 2008 – In India, in the region of Tamil Nadu, Sr. Joséphine Gertrude, Franciscan Missionary of Mary, tell the ordinary violence that strike the Dalits, those we still call “The Untouchables”. Difficult facts, told without turnings and with much simplicity, in the light of the first article of the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights. ()
World Youth Days 2008 to launch in Sydney
Jul. 11, 2008 – From 15-20 July, the twenty-third annual World Youth Days will unfurl in Sydney, Australia. Two hundred and twenty-five thousand young pilgrims will journey to Australia, responding to the call of Pope Benedict XVI. ()
Biak Incident of 1998, remembered
Jul. 6, 2008 – On 6 July 1998, a flag-raising ceremony in Biak, Papua, unfolded into a violent incident which to-date has never been investigated by the authorities. ()
UN marks day of support for torture victims
Jul. 4, 2008 – As the United Nations honors June 26 as the annual day of support for torture victims, Franciscans around the world continue their global efforts to abolish torture. ()
Kenya: Youth Peace Building Forum
Jul. 1, 2008 – Taking place on 5 July 2008, the Youth Peace Building Forum aims to let youth talk amongst themselves and share the dream they have for their country, Kenya. ()
New Horizons Franciscans International inaugurates its third office in Bangkok, Thailand. The office will serve the needs of the Franciscan Family working at the grassroots in the Asia-Pacific.
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