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The training program aims to sustain and nurture vocations in seminarians' early stages of formation.

Thirty-two spiritual directors representing major seminaries from 10 states across India convened for a three-day national workshop in Bangalore to deliberate on the challenges of spiritual formation in the digital age.

"The CCBI strategic planning initiative builds upon the Synod proposals and the Bangkok Document 2022 of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC), with far-reaching impacts at the national, regional, and diocesan levels," said Father Stephen

Dr. Stephen Alathara said, "The urgency of integrating the Catholic Church's teachings on social justice into everyday life."

Msgr. George said, “The App helps me prepare for the Holy Mass every day. I read the daily readings and reflections shared through the App.”

The national canon law conference was held in Bangalore from February 6 to 8, 2024, at Paalanaa Bhavan, organized by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Commission for Canon Law.

As many as 437 lay people from 23 countries completed the Canon Lay for Laity diploma course organized by Indian bishops.

The Sunday and Weekday Editions of the Roman Missal (Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia) in English for India was released by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), and the Archbishop of Goa and Daman on January 30, 2024.

The CCBI Executive Committee appointed Sister Jonita Dundung as the Executive Secretary to the Commission for Ecology during their

The Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released two books: “Complementary Norms to the Code of Canon Law” and “User Guide for Book VI of the Code of Canon Law."

The app will provide information about various Catholic institutions, entities, and associations as stakeholders.

The Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identity number that is offered by the federal government of India based on people's biometrics.

Archbishop Victor Henry Thakur advocated for inclusivity and equitable opportunity to improve communities with migrants' different skills, cultures, and viewpoints.

“As we reflect on the successful national laity conference, we anticipate continued growth and the role of the laity within the Church in India,” said Fr. Anthony Fernandes.

"A Synodal Church in Mission," capturing the essence of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops' first session, to be held from October 4–29, in Bangalore, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

The culmination of the three-day program featured a stimulating panel discussion on various diocesan media initiatives in the Karnataka region.

"Let us draw inspiration from Roman culture and our faith, allowing it to empower and motivate our personal and spiritual growth,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri.

Bishop Lobo said, “The Jubilee Yātra, Pilgrimage of Hope, is not just a gathering; it is a transformative experience that aims to bring priests, religious, and lay faithful together on a shared path of reflection, renewal, and rekindling hope."

The uniqueness of this project is that it will pave the way for the National Database of Latin Catholic Faithful with a Unique ID, which will lead to a significant transformation for the church.

“The purpose of the Jubilee 2025 is threefold: to celebrate Jesus, to celebrate the Church, and to celebrate our faith,” the President of the CCBI said.