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KOLBE COMMUNICATIONS


Origin and Development

Kolbe Communication is a new venture of the St. Maximilian Kolbe Province, India. Though the Province had for years made great progress in the field of media, we had not moved forward in the world of visual media. With the new administration of the Province in 2015, Kolbe Communication has its origin, and in the year 2016 with the release of the movie “THE HERO OF AUSCHWITZ” Kolbe Communication launched in the world of visual media. The movie told the story of St. Maximillian Kolbe, the patron saint of our Province and our inspiration in the field of media and communication.

In Poland in 1922, St. Maximillian Kolbe fulfilled his dream of beginning a printing operation. In 1986, the Conventual Franciscan Friars in India continued that dream of St. Maximilian’s by publishing a magazine that continues today. Now, with the technology and other means at our disposal in this 21st century, the Indian Province under the patronage of St. Maximilian Kolbe continues to follow his dream by moving forward with new trends in visual media.

Goals

•    To Promote Franciscan Saints and their spirituality to the public
•    To introduce Conventual Franciscan Charism and lifestyle to society
•    To be an inspiring companion of young people in their challenging world
•    To be creative and powerful in the ministry of the New and Re-evangelization
•    To present the Church and her teachings in a more friendly and appealing way

Achievements

•    In 2016 we released a movie called THE HERO OF AUSCHWITZ, based on the life story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, and directed by Ms. Jessy Maria. A unique aspect of the movie is that most of the actors were friars and students from our St. Maximilian Kolbe Province.

•    In 2018 Kolbe Communication presented a new short film called MILITIA, released in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Militia Immaculata. The purpose of the short film was to increase the devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary among the younger generation. It was directed by Mr. Noble Sebastian.

•    Also in 2018, Kolbe Communication looks forward to releasing a documentary on the life story of St. Anthony of Padua. Post production is in progress and the release should take place soon. The intention of this documentary is to introduce to people the places St. Anthony lived, the events of his life, and the miracles attributed to him. All the filming took place in those areas related to the life of St. Anthony. 

•    The Province looks forward with great hope and expectation in the field of visual media. Therefore she is preparing more friars in this field, giving them opportunities to learn more and become better trained in visual media communication. They will be able to make this dream of St. Maximilian, and ministry of their Province, a brilliant reality.