Introduction to N L F S
The Nepal Little Flower Society (NLFS) is a part of the CST Congregation of Gorakhpur-Nepal Province, which was founded on 19 March 1931 under the patronage of St. Therese of Lisieux. It has since grown into four Provinces, comprising 415 Priests and approximately 250 Seminarians. In 1984, the Diocese of Gorakhpur was established and entrusted to the CST Fathers for carrying out missionary activities in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. For the past 52 years, the CST Fathers have been devoted to spreading values such as Love, Justice, Equity, and Cooperation. Initially focused on Uttar Pradesh, their work later extended to Bihar, Nepal, and Tanzania. The organization's emphasis lies in inclusive development and empowering the poor and disadvantaged. In 1993, the Little Flower Province extended its missionary activities to Nepal by establishing the Little Flower School in Narayangarh. To facilitate the mission work in Nepal, a separate society named Nepal Little Flower Society (NLFS) was formed in 1994 and duly registered under Nepal's society registration act. Presently, the NLFS has five priests from the Little Flower Province and three CST priests from St. Joseph Province (Kerala) working in Nepal.
Main Objectives of the Society
The main objectives, as outlined in the Bye-Laws of the Society, encompass formal and informal education, welfare programs for underprivileged children, healthcare initiatives, income-generating projects, disaster relief efforts, capacity building, partnerships with like-minded organizations, training programs, research, and developmental support in priority areas.
Vision of the Society
To envision a new and dynamic Nepal where its citizens experience the fullness of life.
Mission
The mission is to create transformative changes in Nepal's social system through education, uplift the dignity of the impoverished and marginalized, enhance their skills, and foster an environment for overall physical and mental well-being.
Strategy
The strategy involves proactive engagement in securing educational and healthcare rights for all, particularly the vulnerable, using participatory, sustainable, and integrated approaches.