BUILDING
CATHOLIC
COMMUNITIES
Hearts in Prayer • Minds in Mission • Hands in Solidarity
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
— Hebrews 13:16
132
Dioceses
190+
Bishops
2018
Est.
We pray, support, and reach out as Missionary Disciples
Every baptized person becomes a missionary disciple when s/he bears witness to the joy of the Lord through prayer, collaboration, and contribution.
- Support our people in missions.
- Largest community in solidarity.
- Let us make our church self-reliant.
- Share your time and resources.
Mission
To enkindle the Catholic Church in India with zeal for faith formation and proclamation, that being empowered in self-sufficiency and self-reliance, the Catholic faithful will collaborate for creative synergy in the peripheries of mission.
Causes We Support
Empathy, teamwork, excellence, inclusiveness, service, and stewardship are the values that reflect in the causes we support
Suvarta
Despite many years, many ears have not heard the Word 'that became flesh and dwelt among us.' Be a mouth that proclaims the Word.
Catechesis
The ears have heard, but the hearts have not understood the Word. Our constant training, and facilitating will flourish the Word.
Formation
Lay-religious-priestly formation makes them enthusiastic, efficient, and effective animators, missionaries, and pastors.
Movements
Our church is in constant move towards the peripheries of the society, the poor, the vulnerable, and the needy, that they may be empowered, protected, and supported.
Initiatives
We begin small, and we begin now. Any initiative, individual or collective, will wipe the tear from our neighbour in need.
Suvarta
Despite many years, many ears have not heard the Word 'that became flesh and dwelt among us.' Be a mouth that proclaims the Word.
Formation
Lay-religious-priestly formation makes them enthusiastic, efficient, and effective animators, missionaries, and pastors.
Catechesis
The ears have heard, but the hearts have not understood the Word. Our constant training, and facilitating will flourish the Word.
Movements
Our church is in constant move towards the peripheries of the society, the poor, the vulnerable, and the needy, that they may be empowered, protected, and supported.
Initiatives
We begin small, and we begin now. Any initiative, individual or collective, will wipe the tear from our neighbour in need.
Current Projects
See how your contributions are making a real difference in communities across India.
A Place for Worship and Community Gathering at Duraliang
The people of Duraliang belong to the Mishmi tribe. Agriculture is their main occupation. In this village there are 70 Catholic families and the present church is made of bamboo walls and covered with tin sheets. The present setting yields to weather, and wear and tear. It is their dire need to have a new establishment made.
Construction of St. John Church in Nagaland
In the heart of Nagaland, nestled in the rugged terrain, lies the village of New Vongti. With a population of 140, it's a place where everyone knows one another. But amidst the simplicity of rural life, the villagers yearn for a symbol of their faith, a place to gather and grow in spirit – a church. For over 20 years, their Catholic life has blossomed without a proper place of worship, a testament to their resilience and unwavering faith.
A Multipurpose Hall for the Mission at Baghadafa
Holy Rosary Catholic Mission at Baghadafa in Mayurbhanj District, in the Diocese of Balasore, Orissa, is predominantly a 'Ho' Tribal mission. Personal sacrifice of Rev. Fr. Arul Doss, and Pastor Graham Stains and his two children are the chapters of heroism in the annals of Ho Mission. Baghadafa Mission started in 2010 and is flourishing well. A village chapel was put up by the sole contribution of the Tribal converts and later the region was declared a parish. Now there is a priest residing at this chapel to cater to the pastoral and the spiritual needs of the people. The village chapel needs a roofing.
Chapel for Worship and Faith Formation at Dhekidol
Dhekidol is a prominent sub-station of Tezupur parish, in Tezpur Diocese, with about 100 families in total, of whom 20 are Catholic. Majority of the people living in this place are the Adivasis, the aborigines of the land. A temporary prayer hall was built by the people themselves.
How Can You Help?
Donate for a Cause
Make a one-time or recurring donation to support our various ministry areas.
Gift in Your Will
Leave a lasting legacy by including Communio India in your estate planning.
Adopt a Seminarian
Support the formation of future priests by sponsoring a seminarian.
Support a Mission
Partner with a specific mission station or parish in a remote area.
Volunteer
Share your time and talents to help us achieve our mission.
Voices of Faith & Hope
Hear from the communities, volunteers, and beneficiaries whose lives have been touched by our mission of faith and service.
Proclaim the Gospel
“Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation. Following this mandate of Jesus, his disciples – priests, religious and laity – are involved all over, in sharing the good news that Jesus brought. The CCBI has launched a new initiative, Communio, to promote the culture of sharing and solidarity.”
Archbishop Filipe Neri
President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India
Supporting One Another
“In the early Church, the Church has supported one another, In India too all the Churches should support one another, and therefore we have this initiative Communio, where everybody, big and small, rich and poor we put in our might to be able to help the Church in India to carry on its mission.”
Cardinal Oswald Gracias
Archbishop of Bombay, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India
Holy and Missionary Community
“The Church in India is not only a missionary Church but a Church which carries the message of mercy and compassion, who practices her faith amidst poverty and misery. Communio aims to make the Church in India holy and missionary community.”
Jyotsna Dsouza
ICYM, President
Prayer and Support
“Encouraging the faithful to pray and support missions, missionaries and to promote missionary vocations are one of the key objectives of Communio.”
Tony Thomas
Communio Volunteer, Chandigarh
Culture of Sharing
“Communio helps to build a culture of sharing among the Catholic Faithful as an expression of solidarity with the lesser privileged Catholics in the country.”
Percival Holt
Advisor to the CCBI Youth Commission
Beacon of Light
“Communio - A beacon of light illuminating Christ's love, striving to be a Missionary Community by advancing in it's walk of turning hearts towards Christ and His Church & being agents of compassion by extending helping hands to man.”
Anastasia Pinto
Communio Volunteer, VasaiOur Gallery
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