Our Institute, is moving forward with number of continuous activities and events.
The Solid-Ali manifestation
It was a well-organised festival with the participation of many authorities like the City Mayor, Police department, Military department, Carabinieri department, Airport department and naturally, the Direction of the Instituto Ca’ Florens. All our buildings were utilised for different interesting manifestations and presentations. All our land and fields were used for countless activities. The presence of Two helicopters in our field added to the splendour of the celebrations.
Annual National Assembly of the Benefactors
The 33° edition of the National Assembly of the Benefactors who help the children through the Organisation founded by Bro Mathew Kavumkal was held on Sunday, 6th October 2024. Little over 150 benefactors from different parts of Italy took part in the assembly. Don Mario Vanin led prayers and Holy Mass for the intentions of all the benefactors. Bro Mathew Kavumkal gave presidential address, and he introduced Bro Onesphore Havyarimana to the benefactors. A witnessing message from Basso Fiorenzo, Ortensia Vaccari, Salce Nella and greetings by the Mayor of Istrana. The event concluded with spiritual animation by the Choir “We Sing in the Name of Jesus”, followed by lunch for all the participants and birthday greetings to a benefactress who completed 88 years part of the celebrations.
New mission in favour of elderly citizens of Istrana
From the 1st of October 2024 till 30th June 2025, we are allowing the Comune of Istrana to provide formational and recreational facilities to the elderly people who need help from others. Bro Dionisio Santoro also participates in the sessions three days a week. There are three groups. It is really good and very interesting. There are several volunteers and specialists to follow them and animate them. The mayor, all the authorities and people are very happy with us and our availability to help the elderly people.
Visit of His Grace Mar Joseph Pamplany, Archbishop of Tellicherry
The Indian Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany made a short visit to our Institute on Sunday 13 October. He celebrated the Sunday Mass for the Indian Catholic Community in our Institute. After that, he met two groups of benefactors who help the Istituto Ca’ Florens Istrana in various activities throughout the year. The two groups are called: “The Team of Jesus who Serves” and the choir “, We Sing in the Name of Jesus”. The Archbishop took lunch with these two groups. He praised the two groups for their willingness and goodwill. He presented Bro. Mathew Kavumkal with an icon of Jesus Christ just Judge.
Bro. Mathew Kavumkal SG
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