Dear Fransalians, Faith in the Almighty, genuine concern for the well-being of others, andâmost importantlyânurturing the âEducation of the Human Heartâ have been the steadfast pillars upon which our Fransalian Mission is built. From these principles arose our guiding mottoââKnowledge, Service, Charityââwhich continues to define not just our schoolâs insignia but also the goals we strive to achieve every day. Our vision for education extends far beyond academic excellence; it is designed to help each child embark on a journey of self-discovery, recognize and cultivate individual talents, embrace personal limitations, and express creativity in their unique way. In fostering this journey, we encourage students to develop empathy, forge meaningful connections, and reach out in service to others, thereby enriching both their own lives and those around them. At St. Francis de Sales, we believe that true education is incomplete without character formationâbuilding integrity, compassion, and social responsibility alongside intellectual growth. Every activity and initiative at our school is tailored to ensure that students grow not only as scholars but also as caring members of society who can make positive contributions in an ever-changing world. As we continue this noble mission, I invite each member of our Fransalian familyâstudents, faculty, staff, and parentsâto embrace these values wholeheartedly, so together we can uplift and inspire one another to live out âKnowledge, Service, Charityâ in all endeavors.
His missionary zeal coupled with exceptional farsightedness and adeptness to imbibe the invariably transforming global scenario, not only gave St. Francis de Sales School a strong foundation but also proved instrumental in catapulting this first co-ed missionary school of Formal and Non-Formal education of the capital, to glorious heights in a very short span of time. Born on 8.7.1941, Fr Thomas completed his early education in the state of Kerala. After attaining his first profession with the missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (Fransalians) on 8.5.1963, he was ordained a priest on 15.03.1970.
The year 1975 brought him to the capital city of India to initiate the challenging task of establishing a missionary school. The task was uphill, the hurdles ever-surmounting, but the selfless dedication of this taskmaster of exceptional velour bore fruit when the glorious journey of this temple of âKnowledge, Service, Charityâ began on 9.7.1977.
Fr. Peter Marie Mermier (28 August 1790 â 30 September 1862) was a French priest from Savoy who tirelessly worked to rebuild the Church after the French Revolution and founded the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS) to minister through parish missions, education, and foreign outreach.
Ordained on 21 March 1813 at age twenty-three, Fr. Mermier immediately devoted himself to parish work and education. He taught local children by day while studying theology at night, and after three years was appointed to teach at the College of Melan and serve as Prefect of Discipline.
Recognizing the need for a dedicated missionary community, Fr. Mermier, inspired by the Salesian spirit, began gathering like-minded priests around 1826. In October 1838, with just eleven professed members, he formally founded the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS) to carry out parish missions, and youth education under the patronage of St. Francis de Sales.