The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, is a Catholic religious congregation founded in the year 1861 at Gemona, a small village in the Province of Friuli. This region of north Italy was part of the great Austrian Empire in those days. The inspiration for the foundation was given to Laura Leroux the Duchess of Bauffremont, a French national, (1832 -1917) with the wise guidance of Rev. Fr. Gregory Fioravanti OFM (1822 – 1894) from Grotta di Castro ( Viterbo ) Italy, who in fact nurtured it in the Franciscan spirit and assisted the foundation through the years till the end of his life. Today he has been raised to the honor of the Venerable in the Church. The congregation has been missionary and international in nature right from its very foundation.
Contemplation of the mystery of Jesus crucified, from His pierced Heart the sisters draw the redemptive love, profound benevolence and apostolic zeal for the humanity. Currently the mission of FMSC has been spread over in 23 countries in the world living the charism amidst the poor and abandoned.
A tiny branch of the FMSC tree was brought to India from Italy and planted at the coastal town Machilipatnam in the diocese of Vijayawada in 1975.Today the mission in India has been spanning over eight geographical states of the country namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka Maharashtra Telangana and Tamil Nadu deeply committed to the needs of the Church, providing apostolic service where ever it is most needed.
From its origins the congregation considered educational institutions are the best means to give shape to a value based society. Education is a lifelong process and must be built on a solid and broad foundation for the young person to excel in their personal and social life. Our Institutions provide the students with the intellectually-inspired learning and realistic approaches which are very essential to meet the challenges in every walk of their life.
The real success lies in the relentless quest to shape the students as independent learners adopting the best practices by expanding the horizons of technology. The main objective of our institution is to enhance the learning environment which makes the learners to build a future that encompasses the traditional roots and Indian culture.
We, the academic planners of our institutions, have always persevered to inculcate requisite qualities like humaneness, modesty and honesty. We make our learners to be more imaginative, inventive and decisive in their thoughts and deeds. we also ensure social responsibility for the future nation builders as value-based education is imparted without compromising on high standards and it has been the predominant motivator of our schools. As Franciscans we inculcate in them the intrinsic reality of a common fatherhood of the creator and thereby a universal brotherhood with all creation. It leads them to give due respect to the nature and wise and prudent utilization of the resources. Our schools and hostels give them ample opportunities to widen the horizons of their knowledge and absorb the truth about life.
Following the example of St. Francis, the sisters exercise their ministry with that compassionate love which draws from the heart of Christ and help the suffering to understand the redemptive value of their loneliness and pain.(const. 74)
Our dispensaries, home for the destitute, home for the aged and geriatric centre radiate compassion and love which alleviate loneliness and suffering of many unfortunate men and women. With firm commitment , we offer ourselves to the sacred task of serving the suffering humanity with infinite compassion and sensitivity. Through our tireless efforts, we exemplify the essence of our faith and the teachings of Christ, as we work diligently to bring comfort, solace and healing to those we serve.
ASWAS is a non-governmental organization of the province established to reach out and empower the poor village women through various activities. More than hundred self-help groups who are engaged in various programs to uplift the women folk in the villages. We organize programs for widows, aged and orphan children offering them financial, moral and social assistance to live a dignified life.
The Pre-Primary Section of St. Francis EM School, Madhira, joyfully celebrated the UKG Graduation Day on 26th March 2026 🎉. A total of 176 students graduated on this memorable occasion. Our esteemed Provincial Rev. Sr. Suni Chako FMSC graced the event as the Chief Guest, and our respected Parish Priest Fr. Gudibandla Remash was the Guest of Honour 🙏. The program was also honored by the presence of Principal Rev. Sr. Ann Baby, Correspondent Sr. Mary Thomas, Academic Coordinator Mr. Venkata Narayana and Parent Representative Mr. K. Karthik. The celebration was beautifully organized and all the programs were performed by our talented UKG students 🌟. Adding to the joy, young mothers also presented a lovely dance for their children . The entire program was vibrant and well-coordinated. All UKG parents were invited, and the whole school witnessed the grand celebration 📸Two media representatives covered the event, and the program was featured in newspapers. It was also telecast on ETV channel. We firmly believe that the success of the program was possible only through the blessings of Almighty God who is always our leader and guide; the dedicated efforts of the management and the hard work of the UKG Coordinator and teachers also are really praiseworthy.