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Meeting with Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) Leadership: Planning Upcoming Diocesan Mission

Oct 14, 2026
St. Anne's Church, Chandigarh
Meeting with Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) Leadership: Planning Upcoming Diocesan Mission

The Secretary of the Family Commission of Simla Chandigarh Diocese Fr. Rexon, met with the leadership team of the Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) on the morning of October 14, 2026. The meeting was attended by Mr. Elvis Coutinho, Mission Coordinator for North & Central India, and Mr. George Joseph, Coordinator of the Ecclesiastical Region of the North.

The representatives presented their official quarterly publication, Families on Mission.
The representatives presented their official quarterly publication, Families on Mission.

During the interactive session, the representatives presented their official quarterly publication, Families on Mission, alongside informative ministry leaflets detailing MFC’s ongoing mission of “Defending Faith, Family & Life.”

Key Highlights of the Discussion:

Progress Review: The leaders reviewed the growth and spiritual impact of MFC initiatives across various diocesan parishes visited so far.

Ministry Updates & Follow-ups: A comprehensive overview was shared regarding past parish engagements, pastoral follow-up activities, and upcoming spiritual programs scheduled for the coming months.

MFC’s ongoing mission of “Defending Faith, Family & Life.”
MFC’s ongoing mission of “Defending Faith, Family & Life.”

Upcoming Diocesan Visit (November 6–15, 2026):
The MFC team shared the itinerary for their upcoming mission tour across the diocese and requested coordinated arrangements for sessions in Chandigarh:

✓ November 6 – 10: Visits and programs in Bathinda, Talwandi Sabo, and Sirsa.
✓ November 11 – 13: Sessions and meetings scheduled in Chandigarh.
✓ November 15: Mission session in Barnala.

The meeting concluded with mutual goodwill and a shared commitment to strengthening family apostolate and evangelization within the diocese.

Report by:

Fr. Rexon

Secretary, Family Commission