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FCPD

The Franciscan Centre for Peace and Dialogue (FCPD) of the Conventual Friars of India was established on 8 March 1994 and inaugurated on 1 September 1994. As followers of St. Francis of Assisi “Known and revered by many throughout the world as a symbol of Peace, Reconciliation and Brotherhood” (John Paul 11 27\X/86), we want to commit ourselves to be instruments of peace and walk alongside those “Persecuted for the sake of Justice” (Mt.5:10).

Objectives

  • To raise awareness and deepening the understanding of current issues of justice, peace and ecology.
  • To promote and express solidarity with those who request helping situation of injustice.
  • To promote and defend Human Life.
  • To promote ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue

Goals

  • To conduct the ASSISI ANNUAL LECTURE in view of concentizing on current social issues, justice peace and ecology.
  • To organize and present annually ‘THE SPIRIT OF ASSISI NATIONAL AWARD’ :The purpose of the award is to give public recognition to persons or institutions working for inter-religious harmony, safeguarding of creation, peace, justice and dignity of human life.
  • To organize the SARVA MATHA SHANTHI GHOSH – All Religious Peace Festival in view of propagating the principles of the FCPD among the school students.
  • To organize the INTER-FAITH SAT-SANG. This Sat-Sang is meant to bring people of all religions under a roof to pray for inter-religious harmony and share one another’s religious experience.