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Rooted in Faith, Reaching the World

By God's grace, the Ursuline Franciscan Congregation, founded in Mangalore, Karnataka, has grown beyond borders and continues its mission across the world through diverse apostolic ministries. Discover our identity, heritage, and mission as you journey through these pages. Know us better, be inspired and share in our vision of love and service.

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15 October 2026

URSULINE FRANCISCAN LAY ASSOCIATION (UFLA), MYSURU- GET-TOGETHER

The UFLA Get-Together was held with great joy and spiritual fervour, bringing together the members to strengthen their faith, unity, and commitment to the Franciscan way of life. The programme began with an inaugural prayer, invoking God’s blessings upon the gathering and all the participants.

Mysore Province

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13 October 2026

CELEBRATION OF THE TWIN EVENTS AT HOLY ROSARY CONVENT, JEPPU, MANGALORE

The first ever Central Delegation Day was celebrated with great joy and solemnity on 13th October 2026 at Holy Rosary Convent, the Main House of the Central Delegation.

Central Delegation

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26 September 2026

RENEWED, FOCUSED, REBORN -Juniorate Program North East Province 2026

From September 16th – 26th, 2026, the Juniorate Program at the Provincialate brought together 42 young religious women for a meaningful time of prayer, reflection, learning and renewal. It was a sacred pause from the busyness of life, inviting the Junior Sisters to slow down, listen deeply, and return to the heart of their vocation and mission.

North East Province

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19 September 2026

EUROPEAN REGION DAY CELEBRATED WITH GRATITUDE AND JOY

The Region Day of the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters of the European Region was celebrated with joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of sisterhood on 19 September 2026 at the Urban-Stein Convent in Essen-Steele, Germany.

European Region

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14 September 2026

UFLA GET-TOGETHER 2026 CELEBRATED WITH JOY AND FRATERNAL FELLOWSHIP

The Ursuline Franciscan Congregation, Mangalore Province organized the Ursuline Franciscan Lay Association (UFLA) Get-Together 2026 on Monday, 14 September 2026, at Rosario Cathedral, Mangaluru, bringing together UFLA members from 22 units of the Mangalore Province and one unit of the Central Delegation for a day of prayer, fellowship, celebration and shared mission.

Mangalore Province

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22 August 2026

SEMINAR FOR THE LEADERS OF NORTH PROVINCE

A seminar for the leaders of the Province was organised on 22 August 2026 on the theme “Animating Communities and Ministries: Leadership Rooted in Prayer, Relationship and Responsibility.”

North Province

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11 July 2026

Seminar on Animation Skills

A Seminar on Animation Skills was organized on 11th and 12th July, for the Superiors and First Assistants of the communities with the objective of strengthening their leadership abilities and equipping them for more effective service within their respective communities. The programme served as a valuable platform for the participants to reflect on their role as leaders, deepen their understanding of community animation, and enhance their interpersonal and administrative skills.

North Province

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4 July 2026

SUPERIORS, FORMATORS, ECONOMERS, HEADMISTRESSES/PRINCIPALS, AND WARDENS MEET - 2026

The Ursuline Franciscan Congregation, Mangalore Province, organized the Superiors, Formators, Economers, Headmistresses/Principals, and Wardens Meet - 2026 on 4th and 5th July 2026 at Provincialate Shanthi Dham, bringing together all the leaders for two enriching days of learning and reflection on the theme Animate – Accompany – Empower.

Mangalore Province

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1 June 2026

NORTH EAST PROVINCE -GOLDEN JUBILEE GIFT COMES TO FRUITION: HOUSE INAUGURATED

As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Northeast Province, financial assistance was earlier extended to a deserving family as a Jubilee gift. Today, we are happy to share that the house, built with that support, has been successfully completed and inaugurated.

North East Province

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10 May 2026

AFRICAN REGION- SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF SR NIRMALA RODRIGUES

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters of African Region celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Sr Nirmala Rodrigues on 10th May 2026, marking 25 years of faithful religious life and dedicated service to God and His people. Sr Nirmala has been a true witness of prayer, humility, simplicity, and loving service. In a special way, we gratefully acknowledge her pioneering missionary service in the African Region for the past 22 years, where she continues to touch many lives through her commitment, compassion, and leadership.

African Region

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Message from the Superior General

Walking in Faith,
Serving with Love

“We, the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters, belong to a religious institute of Pontifical Right called Ursuline Franciscan Congregation, dedicated to apostol…”
“We, the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters, belong to a religious institute of Pontifical Right called Ursuline Franciscan Congregation, dedicated to apostolic works, following the Rule and Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St Francis of Assisi. It was founded on April 10, 1887, Easter Sunday by Fr Urban Stein SJ, the then Parish Priest of Rosario Cathedral, Mangalore. The motto of the Congregation is ‘Pro Amore Dei’ (For the Love of God). This Motto is the heritage received by the members of the Company of St Ursula, from St Angela Merici. In the first Legacy she writes – Firstly, then, dearest Mothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, try with the help of God to acquire and maintain within you such an attitude of mind and heart that in your task of governing, you act solely for the love of God and zeal for the salvation of souls.”
— Sr Milly Fernandes

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