As part of the IMFE course, the trainees from St. Joseph Parish, Mira Road, organised a session on Family Visitation in Our Clusters conducted by Archdiocese resource person Jacintha Vales. The session highlighted that family visitation is more than a social call—it is a pastoral ministry of listening, empathy and accompaniment. Through an engaging role-play and reflection, trainees learned to listen without judgement, understand family struggles and build relationships throu

Holy Cross Church Basement hosted a lively community gathering on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with approximately 90 people in attendance. The evening featured group games, fun activities for children and adults, spot prizes, and a special prize for anyone who could recite Psalm 91. Winners of the children’s drawing competition, themed “Mother at Home,” were announced in two categories: Grade 8 and below, and Grade 9 to 18 years. Winners of the writing competition, based on “

Animators Training Programme conducted by Roland Rapose.

View / download the Reflection Paper for September 2026 below.

Holy Family Parish, Chakala the SCC Steering Committee initiated a creative program titled ‘Gentle Smile of Mama Mary’, an art activity for children aged 3 to 15 years to express their love for Mama Mary through art. The response was overwhelming, with 165 children participating and filling the parish with vibrant sketches, paintings, colouring, and crafts that became a true celebration of faith and talent. A unique aspect of this program was the involvement of 160 SCC animat

Integral Ecology in the life of the Family (a document issued by two Vatican Dicasteries) means nurturing harmony among people, Nature, and daily habits. In the document, Pope Leo invites families to care for Creation through mindful consumption, shared rituals, and mutual respect, fostering a home where love, responsibility, and sustainability grow together. Coming from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, this comm

On 23rd August 2026, St. Joseph Church in Mira Road hosted a session about Eye, Skin, and Organ Donation from 10:45 am to 12 noon at the Parish Hall. A total of 130 people attended this seminar. Dr. Kamaxi Bhate discussed Eye and Organ Donation, while Dr. Milind Kangukar covered Skin Donation. They have organized similar seminars at over 30 colleges in Mumbai, as well as in various societies and corporate settings. For more information, you can contact the Notto Helpline at 1

View/download the Reflection Paper for August 2026 below.

A few photographs from the meeting of the SCC Co-ordinators held on July 19, 2026, at the Salvation Kendra Hall, Dadar.

The SCC Steering Committee Meeting held on 7th March 2026 turned into a joyful celebration as the male coordinators organised a special Women’s Day programme for all the women present at the meeting. The women were warmly welcomed with soup and elegant scarves/stoles, setting a tone of appreciation for the evening. The programme began with an energetic march past led by the compere, Sanjesh, followed by a fun spot prize announcement. A special highlight was the cake-cutting c

Communities living Jesus Christ’s mission The communitarian life in the different Small Christian Communities of St. Anthony’s Church, Vakola, have been thriving with activities that remember and celebrate Christ’s mandate of service with love throughout the year. Some of the activities that witnessed participation of different families at the Parish level included a Thanksgiving Mass on the occasion of the 32 nd Anniversary of SCC formation in our Parish, Christ the King Fe

The parish and Deanery SCC Coordinators of the Archdiocese of Bombay met on March 15, 2026 at Divine Child High School and Junior College, Chakala, Andheri East, to participate in the SCC Consultation 2026. Presiding over the Consultation was Archbishop John Rodrigues. Beginning with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Archbishop John Rodrigues and concelebrated by Bishop Allwyn D’Silva and Frs Gerard Rodricks, Francis Noronha and Anand Patil, the tone was set for a ho

On 28 February, 2026, the members of the St Augustine Community gathered at Yuvathi Sharan Hostel, Prabhadevi for a prayerful celebration of the Stations of the Cross. In a spirit of reverence and reflection, the faithful meditated on Christ’s Passion and sacrifice. Each Station was meaningfully led by the youth, whose thoughtful reflections created a solemn and engaging atmosphere that invited all present into deeper prayer. We were blessed by the presence of Sr Sunita and S

Dear Parish SCC Coordinators, The SCC Evaluation of 2018 threw up several ideas and suggestions – many of which have been implemented from February 2019 e.g. monthly Reflection Papers, cluster formation, parish and deanery SCC Rallies, online quarterly reporting, etc. We are now embarking on a survey of the state of SCCs in the Archdiocese of Bombay circa 2025. Use the Google form to get responses from your Core Group animators and others, latest by 30 December 2025. See thi

The phrase “ No one in want” is the official Vision statement and Mission of the Small Christian Communities (SCCs) in the Archdiocese of Bombay . This Vision-Mission aims to ensure that all members of the community are looked after and supported. The SCCs are a fundamental part of every parish, working to build vibrant communities that address the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of their members. This vision is in keeping with the latest Apostolic Exhortation on L

“Give the Best of Yourself – Faith and Life through Sport” This month (November), we celebrate ‘Sport’ in the Archdiocesan plan for the Jubilee Year 2025. Below is a summary of the document ‘Giving the best of yourself’ published by the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life on the Christian perspective on Sport and the Human Person (1 June, 2018). Sport is a universal human gift that unites people beyond language, culture, and background. On the field or court, we disc

As India observed World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Mpower – an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust– shared an...

The South Mumbai Deanery SCC Fellowship Program was successfully conducted on Sunday, 31st August 2025 at the premises of St. Teresa’s...

"Because faith, which is always God's gift and always to be asked for, must be nurtured by us. Faith is the golden thread which binds us...

Parents' Day is a special occasion to honour and appreciate the unconditional love, support, and sacrifices made by parents. This was exhibited in each zone of St. Anthony’s Church, Vakola. Parents' Day was jointly celebrated on 27 th July by Community 25 and 29 of Zone 4. It offered a beautiful platform for children and youth to express their gratitude and affection toward their parents. The event included a warm welcome, followed by a prayer service organized by the childr