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Welcome to MSFS East Africa Province

Our team of missionaries, educators, and volunteers is united by a shared vision: to create a just, caring, and empowered society.

Our Patron

Patron Saint of authors, journalists, writers, deaf persons, educators Canonized April 8, 1665, by Pope Alexander VII

Our Patroness

Mary, Mother of Compassion was the natural patroness for the Congregation that Fr. Mermier had founded.

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Ordained Priests in the Province

Inspired by teachings of St. Francis de Sales

We work alongside local communities to provide pastoral care, quality education, and support for those in need.

At MSFS East Africa, we are dedicated to uplifting communities by providing quality education and compassionate service. Through our schools, outreach programs, and faith-based initiatives, we empower individuals and inspire hope for a brighter future.

About us

The Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales

The Congregation of the “Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales” (MSFS) also known as Fransalians) was founded under the patronage of St. Francis de Sales by the Servant of God Fr. Peter Mary Mermier at Annecy, France in 1838.

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members in the Congregation

The Congregation has ten Provinces and four autonomous missions in 28 countries. There are about 1.300 members in the Congregation. 

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As the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, our mission is rooted in faith, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting communities through service and education.

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Rev. Fr. Johnson Michael Kallidukil MSFS

Rev. Fr. Johnson Michael Kallidukil MSFS serve as the Superior General of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales. His leadership guides the congregation in its mission to spread God’s love and compassion throughout the world.

Fr. James Panthalanickel

Fr. James Panthalanickel serves as the provincial supervisor of MSFS East Africa. After his formation and ordination to priesthood in India on 01.01.2000, he worked in Tanzania holding various designations as a Fransalian priest.

Our Foundation & Apostolates

MSFS East Africa At a Glance

MSFS East Africa has touched countless lves in Tanzania, Uganda, & Kenya. Barely 7 years later the Congregation of the “Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales”was founded, the Missionaries set out to preach the Word of God to the people of India.

Our Patron

Patron Saint of authors, journalists, writers, deaf persons, educators Canonized April 8, 1665, by Pope Alexander VII

Our Patroness

Mary, Mother of Compassion was the natural patroness for the Congregation that Fr. Mermier had founded.

Our Founder

The Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales was founded by him for parish mission, foreign mission & education of the youth.

Our Vision

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Fransalians Province of EAST AFRICA

Our Mission

Our mission is simple. Love of god gentleness to the world preaching parish missions evangelizing people educating the youth

Our Foundation & Apostolates

Formation of MSFS East Africa

MSFS came to Tanzania in 1988. The Province of East Africa was established in 1996 comprising Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. MSFS Missionaries in East Africa are currently involved in pastoral works in the Archdiocese of Tabora, Diocese of Kahama, Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Archdiocese of Arusha, Archdiocese of Dodoma and in the Diocese of Morogoro in Tanzania. In Kenya, the MSFS began their missionary apostolate in 1997. 

We are presently working in the Diocese of Meru, Machakos and Ngong. We also began our missionary apostolate in Uganda in April of 2001 and serve in three parishes in the Archdiocese of Tororo and in one parish in the diocese of Jinja. The Province also has many educational institutions and social and developmental programmes in East Africa. At present there are 65 MSFS priests from India, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda working in East Africa.

Currently there are 140 MSFS priests engaged in various pastoral activities in 11 countries of African Continent (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Tchad, Camerron, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and Swaziland).

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MSFS East Africa has touched countless lves in Tanzania, Uganda, & Kenya

Provincial Curia

Our Provincial Curia

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Fr. Innocent Ngowi

Provincial Councillor for SAIM

Fr. Sunny Vettickal

Provincial Councillor for Education

Fr. Thomas Kochalumchuvattil

Provincial Councilor for Formation

Fr. Sebastian Antonysamy

Provincial Councilor for Mission

Fr. Reji Pendanath

Provincial Bursar

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Impact

Our Impact: Promoting values of compassion, dignity, and service

For decades, MSFS East Africa has touched countless lives, nurturing hope and opening doors to new opportunities. We believe that every person deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.

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Our apostolates are

  • primary evangelization
  • renewal of Christian faith
  • parish missions
  • education of the young
  • vocational training
  • social work such as street children programme orphanages and dispensaries.
News & Updates

Latest Updates & Publications