All India Press Release Press Note CCBI Releases Landmark Book: “Mission in the Digital Environment – Social Media Engagement and SOPs for the Catholic Church in India” Bengaluru, May 3, 2026 – The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) today launched a major new publication titled Mission in the Digital Environment: Social Media Engagement and SOPs for the Catholic Church in India. The book was officially released on the final day of the National Synodal Assembly, th

All India Press Release Church in India Releases New Catechetical Directory Bangalore, 3 May 2026 (CCBI): The updated edition of the National Catechetical Directory, titled Fostering of Faith of the Pilgrim People, was officially released on 3 May 2026 at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, during the CCBI National Synodal Assembly. The directory was unveiled by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, President of the CCBI and FABC. The release was

All India Press Release Day 2 of the National Synodal Assembly Highlights Youth Accompaniment, Integral Ecology, and Social Justice Bengaluru, May 2, 2026 – The second day of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) National Synodal Assembly, themed “Synodal Pilgrimage of Hope,” began with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bengaluru. In his homily, he called participants to remain rooted in Christ, “the way,” and to walk togethe

Press Note National Synodal Assembly 2026 Begins in Bangalore: Church in India Gathers as “Synodal Pilgrims of Hope” The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) inaugurated its National Synodal Assembly 2026 on 1 May at St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, bringing together over 195 delegates from across the country under the theme “Synodal Pilgrims of Hope.” This significant gathering forms part of the global synodal process initiated in 2021 by Pope Francis, inviti

Promotional Video for the National Synodal Assembly - Catholic Connect India The Catholic Church in India is set to gather in Bangalore from May 1–3, 2026, for the National Synodal Assembly. Bringing together 220 delegates—including 107 lay leaders, bishops, and youth—this landmark event focuses on the theme "Synodal Pilgrims of Hope.

The Catholic Church in India will convene a National Synodal Assembly from 1–3 May 2026 in Bangalore. The assembly will be held in Bangalore and will carry the theme “Synodal Pilgrims of Hope.” The gathering seeks to advance the implementation of synodality in the life and mission of the Church in India. The initiative is part of the global synodal process launched in 2021 by Pope Francis. The worldwide consultation invited the entire Church to reflect on how the People of