Northern Regional Family Commission Launches Official Web Portal: A Digital Haven for Christian Families
The Northern Regional Family Commission has officially launched its digital gateway, www.familycommissionnorth.in, offering pastoral care, marriage preparation, and family formation across the region.
The website was blessed and inaugurated by Most Rev. Anil J.T. Couto, Archbishop of Delhi and Chairman of the Regional Family Commission, in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Deepak V. Tauro, Rev. Fr. George Manimala (Regional Executive Secretary), and web developers Shubham and Kalpana Raymond.
Archbishop Couto hailed the platform as "a sign of hope and a true companion" for Christian families navigating modern challenges, echoing Pope Francis’ pastoral invitation to walk alongside families through every season of life.
Highlights and Key Features of the Portal
1. Bilingual & Regional Language Support: To ensure inclusivity across every parish, the portal features a one-click translation module. Visitors can instantly switch the platform’s interface and content from English to Hindi or Punjabi (Gurmukhi), making faith-formation resources accessible to grassroots communities.
2. Direct Integration with Catholic Connect Matrimony: The site directly links to Catholic Connect Matrimony, the trusted pan-India initiative of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI). Eligible Catholic bachelors and bachelorettes can register for free, browse verified profiles, and discern Holy Matrimony within a secure, faith-rooted environment.
3. Pastoral Accompaniment & Life-Stage Formation: Commemorating the 10th anniversary year of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), the portal hosts a comprehensive Resources Page and dynamic Programmes section. Offerings range from pre-Cana marriage preparation modules and wedding anniversaries to pastoral guidance for newlyweds, parenting, mature couples, and families navigating special pastoral circumstances.
4. Communion Across Northern Dioceses: Serving as an interactive regional hub, the site documents regional events, photo galleries, pastoral announcements, and contact directories for diocesan family commissions working under the Northern Bishops.
Parishioners, animators, and youth throughout the diocese are warmly invited to visit, explore, and benefit from this pastoral initiative at www.familycommissionnorth.in.
Fr. Rexon
Secretary, Family Commission
Chandigarh
