Congratulations! Chandigarh Deanery Implementation Team Constituted

Congratulations! Chandigarh Deanery Implementation Team Constituted

The Chandigarh Deanery has taken a significant step towards the implementation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2026–2033 with the constitution of its Deanery Implementation Team.

The team comprises dedicated priests, religious, and lay faithful who will lead the implementation of the four-phase pastoral plan over the next eight years. The implementation has been organized into four thematic groups:

Group I (2026–2027): Proclamation, Faith Formation, Liturgy, Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs), Bible, and Media Apostolate.

Fr. Stephen Masih (Chandigarh), Fr. Yusuf Masih (Nabha Sahib), Sr. Darshna CMC (Mohali), Sr. Geetha CSSH (Chandigarh), Mr. Basil Ekka (Panchkula), Mrs. Poonam Antony (Nabha Sahib) & Ms. Monica (Nabha Sahib)

Group II (2028–2029): Family, Laity, Migrants, Teen Ministry, Youth, and Women.

Fr. Rexon, Fr. Lancy Paul, Sr. Isabel AC (Chandigarh),Sr. Christy AC (Chandigarh), Mr. Arun Frederick (Kalka), Mrs. Rosy Massy (Chandigarh) and Ms. Sandra (Mohali)

Group III (2030–2031): Social Apostolate, Health Apostolate, Education Apostolate, Ecology, and Prison Ministry.

Fr. Jerry SDB (Chandigarh), Fr. Antony Raj (Kalka) , Sr. Sangeetha SAL (Chandigarh), Sr. Reena CSSH (Chandigarh), Mr. Conrad Lobo (Mohali) , Mrs. Emilia (Chandimandir) & Bhai Johnson (Kalka)

Group IV (2032–2033): Ecumenism & Inter-Religious Dialogue, Theology & Doctrine, Clergy & Religious, and Vocations & Major Seminarians.

Fr. Premanand (Chandigarh), Fr. Madhu Babu (Mohali), Sr. Anupa CFMSS (Chandigarh), Sr. Justi SD (Togan)Mr. Rajeev (Chandigarh), Mrs. Sudesh Rani (Chandigarh) & Ms. Heena (Togan)

The constitution of these implementation teams marks the beginning of a coordinated and synodal journey to bring the vision of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan to life across the deanery. Working together in the spirit of Communion, Participation, and Mission, the members will animate the pastoral priorities at the parish and deanery levels.

Congratulations to all the members of the Chandigarh Deanery Implementation Team.

May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen them as they faithfully serve the Church and contribute to building vibrant, missionary communities in the Diocese of Simla–Chandigarh.