News & Events
Events, reports, announcements and updates from the Diocese of Simla-Chandigarh.
Aagaaz-e-Pratibha 2.0: “Ignite the Passion”
The day finally came when, after a lot of preparation, its final outcome was to be shown: the regional event “Aagaaz-e-Pratibha 2.0 – Ignite the Passion,” held in the presence of the Regional Director, REXCO, DEXCO members, and the Diocesan Director, Fr. Arul Raj, Diocesan Youth Co-Director in our very own diocese - the Simla-Chandigarh Diocese.
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MFC Strengthens Family Faith and Fellowship Through Formation Programmes in Sirsa, Rampura and Bathinda
The Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) organised a series of faith formation programmes in Sirsa, Rampura and Bathinda to strengthen Christian family life and deepen the spiritual commitment of its members.
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ECO-AWARENESS: “A Lamp in Your Hand, A Promise to the Land”
The Celebration of Light was organized with great joy, faith and enthusiasm on 8 November 2026 at St. Joseph’s Church, Kalka, with a special focus on environmental awareness and the message of a 'Green and Clean Diwali'.
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Building Christ-Centered Families: MFC Seminar Held at Talwandi Sabo
The Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) organised a special spiritual seminar at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Talwandi Sabo, on the occasion of Diwali. The gathering brought together 18 couples and other participants for a meaningful time of prayer, faith formation and spiritual enrichment.
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BECs: Building Communities of Faith, Prayer and Christian Witness
The Evangelization and Proclamation Team of Bathinda Deanery, Shimla-Chandigarh Diocese, organised a Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) formation programme at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mandi Dabwali, with enthusiastic participation from the faithful.
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Strengthening Basic Ecclesial Communities: Priests and Religious Attend BEC Theology–Pastoral Course 2026
A 30-day BEC Theology–Pastoral Course 2026 is being held in Nagpur, bringing together 32 participants, including 20 priests, one deacon and 11 religious sisters, for an intensive programme on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs).
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Disciples of the Altar & Witnesses of Christ: Chandigarh Deanery Altar Servers’ Gathering
The Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Sector 19-A, Chandigarh, organised a special formation gathering for the altar servers of Chandigarh Deanery under the theme “Disciples of the Altar & Witnesses of Christ.”
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Nourished by the Word, United in the Eucharist: A Missionary Outreach
St. Joseph Vaz Church, Malerkotla, organized a special faith outreach programme at Thaler Village. The initiative centred on the proclamation of the Word of God and Eucharistic worship, bringing together around 30 faithful. The gathering provided an opportunity for the faithful to listen to God's Word, unite in prayer and deepen their faith in Christ through Eucharistic worship.
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Gospel Singing Competition Inspires Faith through Music and the Beatitudes
Proclaiming the Gospel through music and translating its message into daily Christian living, the Bible and Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) Commissions of the Simla–Chandigarh Diocese organised a Deanery Gospel Singing Competition centred on the Gospel according to St. Matthew (5:1–12), particularly the Beatitudes.
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