ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PROVINCE (Estd. in 1979- Bangalore A/D)
The Province comprising of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka,
Kerala and Maharashtra was established in the year 1979 having the
Provincialate in Bangalore. At present there are 74 Brothers and 12
Communities in the Province. The activities of the Province are spread out
to 12 Dioceses in India and Prince George Diocese in Canada.
Patron Saint : St. Francis Xavier
Patron’s Day : 03rd December
PROVINCIAL TEAM
Provincial : Bro. Mathew Marangattu
Vice Provincial : Bro. Cletus Neeratupara
Provincial Councillors : Bro. Angnel Almeda
: Bro. Wilfred Monteiro
: Bro. Titus Anto
Provincial Bursar/ Secretary :
FORMER PROVINCIALS
Bro. Pius Kizhakkebhagam : (1979-80, 1980-83, 1983-85)
Bro. Gilbert Rebello : (1985-1986)
Bro. Raphael Nedumparampil : (1986-1989)
Bro. Edward Lobo : (1989-1992)
Bro. Charles Peechaatt : (1992-1995)
Bro. Mathew Perunilam : (1995-1998)
Bro. John Britto Vanpuzha : (1998-2004)
Bro. Xavier Alexander : (2004-2007)
Bro. Samuel Kakkanatt : (2007-2010)
Bro. Peter Lemos : (2010- 2016)
Bro. Sayimon Kelimattathil : (2016 – 2020)
1. Seva Sadan Institute
Provincial House
P.B.No. 3417, Koramangala
III Block, 8th Main
Bangalore – 560 034
Telefax: 080 – 2553 6741
080 – 2553 2274 (House)
(Estd.in 1968 – Bangalore Archdiocese)
Establishments & Activities : Formation House, Technical
School, Orphanage, English Medium Schools (SSLC, ICSE) & Jr.
College, Multi Skill Training, Farm
02. ALLAPATANA
La Verna
Allapatana Village
Maralagala.P.O.
Arikere Hobli, Srirangapatana
Mandia Dt. Karnataka- 571 807
(Estd. 2009 – in Mysore D)
Establishments & Activities : Farm and Garden/Village Apostolate
03. ANAND
St. Francis Technical School
Sadhanapura, P.O. Samarkha
Dt. Anand
Gujarat – 388 360
Tel. : 02692 – 2556 18 / 2403 95
(Estd. in 1989 – Ahmadabad – Diocese)
Establishments & Activities : Non-Formal ITI ; Boys Home ; Farm & Dairy
04. BEGUR
Assisi Bhavan
Hongasandra P.O
Begur Road, Bangalore – 560 068
Tel. : 080 – 2573 2055 (house)
: 080-25731347 (School)
(Estd. in 1987 – Bangalore Archdiocese)
Establishments & Activities : School (ICSE)
05. CANADA
(Estd. in 2002- Prince George – Diocese)
Franciscan Missionary Brothers
P. Box 2122, Frazer Lake
B.C. VOJ 1SO, CANADA
Tel. : 001 – 250 6990011
Establishments & Activities : Mission
06. CHAMARAJNAGAR
Christu Raja Balara Patana
Ramasamudram P.O.
Chamarajnagar Dt.
Karanataka – 571 342
Tel : 0821 – 7220 65
(Estd. In 1966- Mysore – Diocese)
Establishments & Activities : Schools: Kannada Medium/
English Medium; Boys Home; Farm
07. DEVANAHALLI
Assisi Academy
Assisi Nagara
Hoovinayikanahalli
Bagalur P.O., Bangalore North 562 149
Tel: 080-56681146
(Estd. in 2005 – Bangalore AD)
08. ELURU
Assisi Ashram
Vegavaram, P.O. Gopannapalem,
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh – 534 450
Tel : 08812-231 520
(Estd. In 1979- Eluru – Diocese)
Establishments & Activities : Boys Home; Farm & Dairy; village visit
09. GOA
St. Anthony’s Institute
Duler, B/H. Petrol Pump
P.O. Industrial Estate, Tivim
Bardez, Goa – 403 526
Tel : 0832 – 2262 523
0832 – 2250 917
(Estd. in 1928 – Goa Archdiocese)
Establishments & Activities : School ; Boys Home; Farm & Dairy
10. GOKHIVERA
Franciscan Missionary Brothers
Vidya Vikasini Eng. High School & Jr. College Campus
Fatherwadi, Gokhivare,
Industrial Estate – Post.
Palghar – Dist, Maharashtra – 401 208
Tel. : 0250 – 2455295/ 6454118
(Estd.in 1968 –Vasai Diocese)
Establishments & Activities : Schools, Junior College ;
Computer centre for Adivasi Children ; Boys Home & Farm
11. KHAMMAM
Krupa Nilayam, Kothuru
Nelakondapalli Mandal
P.O. Thirumalapuram
Dt. Khammam
Telagana – 507 160
Tel. : 08742-287 332/281830
(Estd. in 1993 – Khammam Diocese)
Establishments & Activities : Mission Work & School
12. VIJAYAWADA
St. Francis Monastery
St. Joseph’s ITI Complex
Gunadala.P.O.
Vijayawada- 520 004
Andhra Pradesh
Tel. : 0866 – 2451 363 (ITI)
(Estd. in 1998/ Vijayawada Diocese)
Establishments & Activities : Non Formal ITI / Formal ITI / Boys Home
13. JYOTHI NIVAS
M.K Halli, Via Bogadi
Mysuru 560026, Karnataka
Cell: 09869409887
(Estd. in 2016 in the Diocese of Mysuru)
Establishments & Activities : Formation House for the Candidates.
MISSION STATIONS HANDED OVEER TO THE DIOCESES
Bombay : Bassein Fort, Thalasseri, Zaroli
Baroda : Khandval
Ahmedabad : Fangni, Vaso
Chikmaglur : Kallathipura, Ranganahalli
Cuddapah : Ramapuram
Bangalore : Nelamangala
Mangalore : Nainadu
Pala : Vempally
Kurnool : Pedda Kotala, P. Yaleru
Nellore : DamsiteChikamangalur
: Rangenahalli