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He Took, Blessed, Broke And Gave Consecration of Nashik Archbishop Cricket For Peace Religious Leaders Bat For Harmony
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Biblical Triduum Catholic Bible Institute is holding a Biblical Triduum (Accompanying Jesus through the Scriptures) from March 20, morning to March 22, evening. For details contact Fr.Fio at Vinayalaya, tel. nos. 26427648 or 26871975.
Faith Fusion Retreat From the February 29, to March 3, 2008 the Diocesan Youth Centre organised the Faith Fusion Retreat for Youth. “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.” These seven simple words that make up the JESUS PRAYER but when said with trust and faith in God not only gives meaning to the words but also to life itself. Sometimes in this world of fast cars, fast living, studies, career, work pressure the only thing Christian about us youth remains that obligatory Sunday Mass sitting on those last few pews with our minds somewhere other than where it should be. I was someone like this. Moving fast in this fast paced world. totally unconnected with God and His Word. Life would have gone on if it wasn’t for my decision to take a break from normal life and spending some time with God through the Faith Fusion Retreat.. This was one of the most powerful and enriching encounters with Jesus. The whole experience was touching, a revelation and a complete God experience. Fr Gerrad Rodrigues with his witty and pleasant way of getting the message across touched my heart with his examples of the Power of the Word of God - The Bible and how following it makes your life not only more meaningful but more peaceful and fulfilling. Fr Jeevan with his teachings on Prayer taught us how to attain a close relationship with God and submitting ourselves to the will of God. My friends, the most powerful message I have got out of this Retreat is that Jesus loves us and if we put our faith and lives in his hands, he will take care of it. You have to just let yourself work the will of the Lord. Such an experience will transform your life and help you to lead a good peaceful Christian Life connected with the Word of God.
Award presented Rev. Fr. Francis Gonsalves, Capuchin was awarded the Rashtriya Vidya-Saraswati Puruskar by the International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi.
Secrets of Success The Indo-American Society is organising a one-day workshop on ‘Secrets of Success ‘ Life Skills for Teenagers’ in Mumbai on Sunday, March 30, 2008. This fast-paced one-day course will benefit teenagers in the age group of 13 to 20 years. The workshop will provide tips and techniques for building self-confidence, creating a vision for success, setting challenging goals, boosting energy levels, conquering fear of failure, improving memory, finding time to unwind, making and keeping friends, taking care of emotions and feeling good about oneself. It will be conducted by Vincent D’Silva a well-known management training consultant. Those interested may get in touch with the Indo-American Society at Kitab Mahal, D. S. Marg, Mumbai 400 001. Telephone: 22074882/3.
XIC Alumni Achievement Awards The Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) will be celebrating its fortieth year of contributing to professional education in the media. On this occasion it plans to felicitate those alumni who have distinguished themselves in the field by their professional excellence, by the quality of their contributions through media to society, by their creative expression in audio-visuals and print. Nominations are open for two prizes for professional excellence of Rs one lakh each, with a citation and an emblem. These awards are one for the print media, and the other for audio-visuals. The print media would include the wide field of writing, publishing, news-reporting, editorial work, graphic design and cartoons. The audio-visual media similarly has a wide umbrella: music, film (features and documentaries), television and video, radio, the internet and the new media. There is no entry fee, but only an alumnus/a of the XIC is eligible. The awards will be presented in the first week of January 2009. The nominations will be scrutinised by a select panel and the final choice communicated to the recipient. Last Date: Complete nominations, accompanied by relevant material must reach XIC by September 8, 2008. For details visit the XIC web-site : www.xxic.org or www.xaviercomm.org
Canossian Sisters elect first Indian General On March 1, Sr. Margaret Peter was elected as the new Superior General of the Canossian Daughters of Charity for a six year term. She is the first Indian to be elected to this important office. Sr. Margaret (58) did her studies at St. Joseph’s College, Alleppey, Kerala. After completing her M.A. and M.Phil (Lit.) she was lecturer for some years in the college. Later, she was nominated Superior of the convent at Alleppy. After her first term she was Provincial of South India, East Africa and General Councillor. Sr. Margaret is primarily a woman of deep faith and prayer. She is gifted in forming and maintaining relationships and is an excellent administrator. A woman with a vision, an open mind, a missionary heart, creative and vibrant, she is also calm, loving, gentle and firm. The Provinces of India North, Centre and South are proud to have Sr. Margaret Peter as the Superior General on this historic occasion of the Bi-centenary (1808 – 2008) of the founding of the Institute by St. Magdalene of Canossa in Verona, Italy.
Exchange Program of Rottenburg – (Germany) with Centre for Social Action (Mumbai) Three Leaders and Nine students of the Department for Universal Church Affairs of the Diocese of Rottenburgh- Stuttgart, Germany had a fruitful exchange programme with Centre for Social Action (CSA) of the Archdiocese of Bombay from February 27, to March 3, 2008. The Director of Centre for Social Action, Fr Rocky Banz organised the exchange programme together with the staff and partners of CSA. The programme consisted of an overall orientation given by Fr Rocky through the Power Point Presentation which highlighted the work of the social apostolate of the Archdiocese of Bombay. The Programme covered visits to the various project sites and exchanging views, ideas with the grass roots people at Uttan/ Gorai on the issue of SEZ, empowerment programme for Katkhari tribal at Raigad District, women empowerment programme carried out in Mumbai city through community centres in the various slum pockets. The group also had an opportunity to interact with Fr Stephen Fernandes (Professor of Dogmatic Theology) who gave them an overview of the Theology Course conducted in the Seminary and the role envisioned for Lay Theologians. The group also met the Archbishop – Oswald Gracias who shared some basic elements of faith of the Catholics of Mumbai.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS The Retreat House, Bandra programmes: Journey into wholeness (Yoga through the year) from January 2008 to May 2008. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (from 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm) Holy Week Retreat ................ March 19th evening - 22nd evening Guided Retreat for Religious ................. April 14 - 22 Marriage Encounter ............................April 18 - 20 Guided Retreat for Religious ..................May 02 - 10 Pathway to Inner Healing for Religious ........May 14 - 22 Guided Retreat for Religious ..................May 14 - 22 Guided Retreat for Religious ..................May 27 - 04 For bookings and registration kindly contact: The Retreat House, 6 Kane Road, Bandra (w), Mumbai 400 050 Tel. 2641 6653/ 2645 5296/ 2642 2095 website... www.retreathousebandra.com Atma Darshan Programmes -2008: Lenten Preached Retreat .......................Mar. 23 - 28 (For Priests & Religious) For Registration and enquiry contact: Atma Darshan, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 093. Ph: 2836 3120 / 28242419
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