Highlights 

• Inauguration & Blessing of the Infant Jesus Friary at Chikmagalur:-
  The newly constructed Capuchin residence and chapel at Infant Jesus School Campus in Chikmagalur was blessed and inaugurated on 15th May, 2012. Rev. Fr. Vincent Furtado, OFM Cap. the provincial of Karnataka Capuchins inaugurated and Rt. Rev. Dr. T Anthoniswamy, the bishop of Chikmagalur blessed the Friary and the chapel. Nearly 35 priests from the diocese and the Capuchins concelebrated the Eucharist with the bishop. After the mass a short felicitation programme was held. Fr. Lawrence Dilraj Sequeira, OFM Cap. the superior of the friary welcomed the gathering. Bro. Victor Crasta, OFM Cap., the principal of Infant Jesus School, thanked everyone and felicitated the architect, engineer, contractor and all the labourers who worked strenuously to complete the building work within 7 months. Bro. Amar Lobo, OFM Cap. compered the programme. The Capuchin brothers and the staff of Infant Jesus School sang melodiously and the school children welcomed the gathering with dance. click here for more

• CHAPTER OF MATS OF ALL THE BROTHERS OF THE HOLY TRINITY PROVINCE
  The Assembly of the Brothers which is traditionally known as “Chapter of Mats” was celebrated at Deena Seva Ashram, Bangalore from 16th to 19th April, 2012. A record number of 115 friars participated in the Chapter which turned out to be a very enriching experience to all. The only two resource persons were Fr. Arokyam, a capuchin from Amala Annai Province, Tamil nadu whole spoke of Human Formation and Mr. Rohan Miranda, the Chartered Accountant who gave accounting tips. All the brothers participated in the lively discussions and strengthened the Brotherhood. click here for more

• Thanksgiving Day at Infant Jesus School, Chikmagalur:-
  Thanksgiving day was celebrated at Infant Jesus School, Chikmagalur on 31st March, 2012. The chief guest Rev. Fr. Cyriac T J, the parish priest of Holy Family Church, Vijayapura and Mr. Leo M D’Souza, the sponsor of today’s programme were welcomed at the school entrance by the school band. 108 students who secured hundred percent attendance during the academic year 2011 – 2012 and the best students of the year were felicitated by the guests. All the drivers who transport the students every day by their own vehicles were thanked specially for their yeomen services and honoured with a gift in a very unique way. click here for more

• Seminar on Nethravati Diversion, Gas Pipe Line and Pushpagiri Vanyadhama at Sacred Heart College, Mandantyar
  On 17-3-2012 Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra®, Vimukti and Sacred Heart College Madantyar jointly organized a “Vichara Sumkirana in the college auditorium on the various issues such as “Nethravathi Diversion, Pushpagiri vanyadhama and Gas pipeline. The Principal Dr.Robert Jose, Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, Speakers Mr.Dinesh Holla Artist, Parisara Premi, Karavali Chitrakala Chavadi and Mr.Sampath Kumar Shetty, President of Cooperative Society, Bantwal and also Director of APMC were present. Click here for more

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  Holy Trinity Province of Karnataka 

On 8 December 1998 the General Definitory by its Decree Prot. No. 00999/98 constituted and declared established the Most Holy Trinity Province of Karnataka. By the same Decree the General Definitory appointed Br. Vincent Gabriel Furtado as the new Provincial Minister, Br. John Baptist Sequeira as the first Definitor and Provincial Vicar, Br. Patrick Crasta, Edwin Colaco and Rudolf D'Souza as the 2, 3, and 4 Definitors respectively.