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            Communio is an initiative of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) since 2018, to assist, support, and sustain all our Dioceses and Religious Congregations working in rural and mission areas in their pastoral ministry.

    • What we do
          • PRAYER

          • Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you!” (3 Jn 2). The understanding of our rootedness in God enables our hearts connected in prayer for one another.

          • SOLIDARITY

          • By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (Jn 13:35). The identity of Christian discipleship unfolds in love.

          • MISSION

          • How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news?” (Rm 10:15). We, who are called in baptism, are constantly sent forth in mission, that we may reach out to everyone in need.

    • Vision and Mission
          • VISION

          • Hearts in Prayer, Minds in Mission, and Hands in Solidarity.

          • 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.

          • OBJECTIVES

          • To build a culture of sharing among the Catholic faithful in order to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need…

    • History
          • ESTABLISHMENT OF CCBI

            The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), established in 1988, after the launch of the National Pastoral Plan in 2013, conceived the idea at different stages, and Communio saw its light in 2016, at the XXIX Plenary Assembly held in Bhopal. The celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (8 Dec 2015 to 20 Nov 2016) announced by our Holy Father Pope Francis.

    • Team
          • President, CCBI

            Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão
            Chairman, Communio

          • Vice President, CCBI

            Most Rev. George Antonysamy
            Member, Communio

          • Deputy Secretary General, CCBI

            Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara
            Director, Communio

          • Secretary General, CCBI

            Most Rev. Anil Couto
            Member, Communio

          • Associate Director, Communio

            Rev. Fr. Vignan Das

             

          • Associate Director, Communio

            Sr. Margarita Dias SCB

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    • Who we are
          • COMMUNIO

            Communio is an initiative of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) since 2018, to assist, support, and sustain all our Dioceses and Religious Congregations working in rural and mission areas in their pastoral ministry.

    • What we do
          • PRAYER

          • Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you!” (3 Jn 2). The understanding of our rootedness in God enables our hearts connected in prayer for one another.

          • SOLIDARITY

          • By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (Jn 13:35). The identity of Christian discipleship unfolds in love.

          • MISSION

          • How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news?” (Rm 10:15). We, who are called in baptism, are constantly sent forth in mission, that we may reach out to everyone in need.

    • Vision and Mission
          • VISION

          • Hearts in Prayer, Minds in Mission, and Hands in Solidarity.

          • 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.

          • OBJECTIVES

          • To build a culture of sharing among the Catholic faithful in order to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need…

    • History
          • ESTABLISHMENT OF CCBI

            The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), established in 1988, after the launch of the National Pastoral Plan in 2013, conceived the idea at different stages, and Communio saw its light in 2016, at the XXIX Plenary Assembly held in Bhopal. The celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (8 Dec 2015 to 20 Nov 2016) announced by our Holy Father Pope Francis.

    • Team
          • President, CCBI

            Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão
            Chairman, Communio

          • Vice President, CCBI

            Most Rev. George Antonysamy
            Member, Communio

          • Deputy Secretary General, CCBI

            Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara
            Director, Communio

          • Secretary General, CCBI

            Most Rev. Anil Couto
            Member, Communio

          • Associate Director, Communio

            Rev. Fr. Vignan Das

             

          • Associate Director, Communio

            Sr. Margarita Dias SCB

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Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas Applauds Communio during Daltonganj Diocesan Youth Convention

The Diocese of Daltonganj was brimming with youthful energy, spiritual renewal, and missionary fire during the three-day Diocesan Youth Convention held from the 25th to the 28th of May 2025. The convention culminated in a heartfelt address by the Most Rev. Theodore Mascarenhas, Bishop of Daltonganj, who offered high praise for Communio—the mission-oriented initiative of the CCBI—for its support and visible solidarity with the diocese.

Addressing a spirited gathering of over 1,350 youth, Bishop Theodore expressed deep appreciation for Communio’s enduring commitment to forming and accompanying young people in their journey of faith and service. He especially thanked Rev. Fr. Stephen Alathara, Deputy Secretary General of the CCBI; Fr. Christopher VimalRaj, Associate Deputy Secretary General and Rev. Fr. Vignan Das, Associate Director of Communio for their tireless support and dedicated missionary spirit towards the Daltonganj Diocese.

A heartfelt tribute was reserved for Sr. Margarita Associate Director, Communio whose dynamic presence and passionate involvement left a lasting impact on the entire convention. With her vibrant animation, motivating words, and active guidance, she ignited the hearts of the youth with a renewed sense of purpose. Bishop Theodore remarked that she “set the stage ablaze with joy, energy, and missionary zeal.”

The Bishop also acknowledged and extended warm thanks to the office bearers of the CCBI—His Eminence Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop Peter Machado, Archbishop Vincent Aind—alongside Fr. Stephen and Fr. Vignan of the Communio team, for their inspiring leadership and continuous support to dioceses like Daltonganj.

Sr. Margarita remained closely involved with the youth throughout the convention, journeying with them from planning to execution, offering support, direction, and encouragement at every turn. She was accompanied by Hemant, a Communio volunteer from the first batch and a native of the Daltonganj Diocese. Hemant shared his inspiring testimony as a volunteer, offering a living witness of transformation and service through Communio. His words touched the hearts of many and offered a vision of what youth mission looks like in action.

To further enrich the experience, informative Communio pamphlets were distributed among participants, providing valuable insights into its mission, formation programs, and volunteer opportunities.

This convention was far more than an event—it became a moment of awakening. The collaborative efforts and missionary presence of the Communio team ignited a fire of faith and mission in the hearts of young people. Their presence was not only supportive—it was empowering. The ripple effects of their dedication and witness will continue to inspire the Diocese of Daltonganj in the years to come.

By Sr Margarita Dias SCB

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