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Long-Awaited Dream Comes True
Foundation Stone Laid for New Ashram at Kattapana
17 May 2026, Kattapana: As The long-cherished dream of the friars at St. Paul Franciscan Ashram materialized on Sunday afternoon as the foundation stone for the new residential quarters for friars was blessed and laid with a prayerful ceremony.
The ceremony commenced in the afternoon with special prayers. Fr. Micheal Earaly, Minister Provincial, blessed the foundation stone with holy water and offered prayers invoking God’s blessings for the completion of the project.
Following the blessing, the foundation stone was jointly laid by Fr. Pradeesh, Fr. Xavior, Fr. Stanly, and Fr. Felix, marking the ceremonial beginning of the construction in the presence of friars, Fr. Justin, Fr. James, Fr. Kolbe, Fr. Dias, and Fr. Sonu.
Speaking on the occasion, Fr. Provincial said, “For years we prayed and waited for this moment. Providing a dignified home for our friars who serve the altar day and night has been our dream. Today God has made it possible. This prayerful beginning reminds us that every brick laid here will be built on faith, prayer, and service. Today that dream takes its first step toward reality. This is not just a building, it is a home of prayer, service, and sacrifice. Let us thank all the people whose support made this dream come true.”