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Introduction

St. Francis de Sales School, Bahalpur, run by the St. Francis de Sales Society and administered by the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS), is a Christian Educational Institution dedicated to providing integrated and value-based education to young people. Inspired by the spirituality and teachings of St. Francis de Sales, the school is committed to forming students who are intellectually competent, morally upright, and socially responsible.

Guided by its motto “Light to Enlighten,” the institution believes that education is a transformative light that shapes both the mind and character of every learner. The school upholds the conviction that the true purpose of education is to bridge the gap between the head and the heart—combining intellectual knowledge with compassion, values, and a deep sense of responsibility toward society.

The school was officially inaugurated on 3rd February 2003 under the leadership of the Founder Principal Rev. Fr. Anto Joseph, who began the mission by residing at Chapar in October 2002. Through his dedication and initiative, the present plot of land at Bahalpur was acquired, laying the foundation for the institution. Initially established as St. Jude’s School in February 2003, the institution was later renamed St. Francis de Sales School in 2005.

In 2006, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (St. Joseph’s Province, Tellichery, Kerala) joined the mission and have since played an important role in the educational and spiritual formation of the students. The mission was formally entrusted to the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales by Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil of the Diocese of Bongaigaon in 2010.

Over the years, the institution has steadily grown into a vibrant learning community. Today, St. Francis de Sales School stands as a full-fledged High School with around 1400 students, supported by 50 teaching staff and 10 non-teaching staff. The school seeks to cultivate scientific temper, critical thinking, and creativity while upholding the values of secularism, democracy, justice, liberty, and fraternity, thereby preparing students to become enlightened individuals and responsible citizens.

What the StrenghtOUR CORE VALUE

St. Francis de Sales School aims to develop in every child an integrated personality with a healthy mind and body, possessing strength and capacity to work. It lays stress on academic excellence, leadership qualities, personal hygiene and belief in God and man.

A Holistic Society of Compassionately Human; Spiritually Enlightened; Intellectually Awakened; Professionally Skilled; Socially Committed; Culturally Integrated persons based on the values as lived and taught by Jesus Christ and followed by St. Francis de Sales.

To provide a conducive atmosphere for intellectual development;
To instill wholesome professional ethics
To imbue the virtues of gentleness, compassion and optimism
To impart authentic leadership training
To promote environmental consciousness
To foster a caring and human society meant to promote the marginalized
To foster a caring and human society meant to promote the marginalized. And thus, equip the younger generation with needed life skills to become

CATALYSTS OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION; VOTARIES OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION & AMBASSADORS OF UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD

Our Founder Fr. Peter Marie Mermier

Fr. Peter Marie Mermier, the founder of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales was born in Savoy, France in 1790. He was a man of deep faith and clear vision. Inspired by he spirit and personality of St. Francis de Sales, he founded the congregation of M.S.F.S. in 1838. He had a great zeal for the missions and the education of the youth. Imbibed by his spirit the first M.S.F.S. Missionaries landed in India in 1845 and ever since they are deeply committed to the educational apostolate in India and elsewhere. Fr. Peter Mermier was called to his eternal reward on 30th September 1862 after having run his race successfully and faithfully. Every year the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales celebrate 30th September as “Mermier Day”.

Our Patron St. Francis De Sales

St. Francis De Sales, our patron saint of the .S.F.S. was born in France in 1567. He is known as the gentleman saint and is one of the greatest saints of modern epoch. He is a doctor of the church and the patron of journalists in the Catholic Church. He was a zealous missionary, intrepid preacher, educationalist, writer, humanist and an advocate of universal sanctity for all categories of people of God. As the Bishop of Geneva he made himself ‘all to all’ by his inspiring words and lively deeds. He holds a lofty and singular position in position in French literature. His writings are spiritual classics, filled with wisdom and love of God. He died in 1622 and continues to inspire millions by his simplicity, humility and gentleness. Numerous congregations are founded under his patronage in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis De Sales on 24th January every year.