St. Francis gathered brothers around him to become heralds of the Good News. Inspired by this vision, the TOR Franciscans of the Province actively engage in pastoral ministry in parishes. Through this vital service to the Church, the friars dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the mission of evangelization by their pastoral presence and ministry.
Through their participation in the life and mission of the Church, the friars seek to continue the zeal of St. Francis by inviting the faithful to an ongoing conversion to Gospel values. Their ministry extends beyond the celebration of the sacraments to a compassionate and attentive presence among the people. Through family visits, care for the sick and the elderly, pastoral counseling, and sacramental ministry, they strive to plant the seeds of the Gospel in the hearts of those they serve.
Faithful to the Franciscan spirit of fraternity and service, the friars make themselves available to all, listening to people’s joys and struggles and responding with compassion and care. In this way, they seek not only to proclaim the Gospel but also to witness it through lives of humble service, bringing Christ’s love and hope to the communities entrusted to their care.
The TOR Franciscans of St. Francis Province, Ranchi, currently serve in various dioceses and parishes both in India and abroad. In India, they minister in fifteen parishes across the dioceses of Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Rourkela, Purnea, Bagdogra, Jalpaiguri, and Bongaigaon, particularly in areas where a Franciscan presence is most needed. Beyond India, the friars are actively engaged in pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Freiburg, Germany.
""" formation_text = """Formation is the foundational ministry through which the Franciscan TOR charism and spirituality are creatively and faithfully proposed to and shared with successive generations. In accordance with the mind of the Church and the Order, our primary objective is to prepare candidates for the total consecration of themselves to God in the following of Christ, at the service of the Church’s mission. As Pope John Paul II emphasizes in Vita Consecrata, formation is a dynamic, lifelong process that leads to ongoing conversion and helps individuals discover the signs of God in earthly realities. For this formation to be truly complete, it must be holistic—encompassing and integrating every aspect of Christian life. Ultimately, it is a sacred sharing in the work of the Father who, through the Spirit, fashions the inner attitudes of the Son in the hearts of young men.
By placing formation at the very heart of its life and mission, the TOR St. Francis Province, Ranchi, strives to form committed, mature, and joyful Franciscan religious who are fully consecrated to God and dedicated to the service of the Church and society in the spirit of St. Francis. This vision is nurtured through a well-structured network of formation centres: two Minor Seminaries located in Dorma, Khunti, Jharkhand and in Ranchi, Jharkhand; the Novitiate House in Bichna, Khunti, Jharkhand; and the Clericate at Purulia Road, Ranchi.
""" education_text = """Education is one of the principal ministries of St. Francis Province, Ranchi. Inspired by the vision of St. Francis of Assisi and the educational mission of the Catholic Church, the Province is committed to forming young people who are intellectually competent, morally upright, spiritually grounded, and socially responsible.
Guided by the motto, “Peace and Joy to the World,” the Province’s educational ministry seeks to promote God’s love among all people and foster the values of equality, justice, peace, and human dignity, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language, or social status. Through its educational institutions, the Province strives to contribute to the creation of a more just, compassionate, and harmonious society.
The primary objective of the Province’s educational ministry is the holistic formation of the human person. To achieve this goal, its schools provide a balanced education that nurtures the moral, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of students’ lives. By helping young people discover and develop their God-given talents, the institutions prepare them to face the challenges of life with confidence, integrity, and a sense of responsibility toward society.
To carry out this mission, the Province operates a network of educational institutions across Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal, serving approximately 20,000 students. Our academic framework is diverse, operating five Hindi-medium high schools and eleven middle schools affiliated with their respective state education boards, alongside six English-medium schools—four of which are affiliated with the CISCE, one with the CBSE, and one currently awaiting affiliation.
These institutions are staffed by dedicated and qualified priests, religious sisters, and lay teachers who work together to provide quality education in both English and regional languages. Open to students of all faiths, communities, and social backgrounds, the schools reflect the inclusive spirit of the Gospel and the Franciscan tradition of service.
While they have a special responsibility toward the Christian community, the Province’s schools remain firmly committed to serving the wider society. Through academic excellence, value-based education, and the promotion of human dignity, they continue to make a meaningful contribution to the educational and social development of the nation.
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