Charis Bhavan at Athirampuzha is a well-known MSFS retreat and renewal centre in Kerala, making God-experience a reality for thousands of people who seek God’s presence and grace.  It was founded in 1989 by Fr. James Manjackal who was also its first Director.  His vision and zeal for the spiritual renewal and empowerment of the people have borne rich results over the years. It is the only retreat centre of such quality that MSFS have all over the world. Ever since its inception, it has been a living response to the needs of the people. It is helping thousands of people to solve or face their social, economic, domestic, psychological and spiritual problems.  The centre has been doing commendable work for the past one decade and more bringing people closer to God and a blissful relationship with Him.  The centre has been a channel of peace, joy and love for all irrespective of caste, colour, religion or nationality.  For more information on the centre kindly log on to its website: www.charisbhavan.org

Indian Institute of Spirituality in Rajajinagar is an International Research Centre of great quality and name offering courses in spirituality.  It was founded by Fr. Antony Kolencherry who was also its first Director.  The centre is recognized by Bangalore University and it is incorporated into the Faculty of St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore.  Religious, both men and women of different congregations, come to attend the courses.  The centre offers courses of 9 months duration, 6 months and an extension course every year. As it is affiliated to St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute there are also students who do their licentiate and doctoral studies.  The Institute has various other wings of activities taking place under its aegis.

FRANSALIAN MEDIA CENTRE, RAJAJINAGAR

Fransalian Media Centre was established in view of making our ministry in the field of media and communication more effective. S.F.S. Publication is another enterprise of the centre and it does yeoman service in media and communication field, in particular to the congregation by making available literature on St. Francis de Sales.

INSTITUTE OF SALESIAN STUDIES, RAJAJINAGAR

Institute of Salesian Studies is a subsidiary of Indian Institute of Spirituality, Rajajingar.  Various courses on Salesian Spirituality, writings of St. Francis De Sales etc. are offered in the Institute.

CENTRE FOR INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE, RAJAJINAGAR

The Centre for Intercultural Dialogue also is a subsidiary of Indian Institute of Spirituality.  It brings together personalities for various faiths, ideologies and philosophies and conducts seminars and symposiums on varied topics.

For more information on the Indian Institute of Spirituality and its activities kindly log on to its website: http://education.vsnl.com/iisp

Fr. James Manjackal, the Founder-Director of the renowned MSFS retreat and renewal centre, Charis Bhavan, in Kerala is currently engaged in preaching retreatts and renewal programmes in Europe, America and Gulf countries.  His retreats have captured the hearts of many, especially the youth.   The province has made available to the global mission the services of Fr. James Manjackal.  He is at the service of the entire world with his God given talent of preaching the word of God.  For more information on his ministry and activities kindly log on to his website: www.jmanjackal.net

Wellspring is the Fransalian Centre of Spirituality in the United States run by Fr. Augustine Tharappel who belongs to the South West province.  The main focus of Wellspring is to offer spiritual growth programs. It offers Spiritual counseling for individuals, families and groups; Retreat for individuals, families and parish groups/organizations; Faith sharing groups; Senior Citizens prayer group; Family prayer experiences; Programs for Empowering families, Formation For Family Life, Learning to Meditate, Transformation through Contemplation etc. For more information on the centre and its activities you may log on to its website: www.wellspringcommunity.net