By LiCAS News
The head of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) attributed the remarkable growth of the charitable initiative ‘Communio’ to divine providence during an event at Sacred Heart Church in Pethapur, Gujarat.
“Communio embodies the spirit of solidarity, echoing the early Church’s unity and the power of the Holy Spirit,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão.
The gathering celebrated the release of Communio’s report book, which details the organization’s extensive contributions to rural development projects across India, according to a report by Catholic Connect.
Communio, established in 2017 by the CCBI, has initiated and supported over 250 projects aimed at improving conditions in rural communities, with 100 projects currently active.
The event was attended by ecclesiastical leaders, including Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, who received the first copy of the report book.
Also in attendance were Archbishop Thomas Macwan of Gandhinagar, Archbishop Elias Gonsalves of Nagpur, and Reverend Dr. Stephen Alathara, Director of Communio and Deputy Secretary-General of the CCBI.
Cardinal Ferrão expressed gratitude to all contributors and supporters of Communio and urged other ecclesiastical leaders to promote the initiative. He highlighted its significant impact on marginalized communities.
The event also highlighted that Sacred Heart Church, which hosted the book release, has benefited from Communio’s funding for various community projects.
Cardinal Ferrão underscored the importance of collective efforts and faith-driven initiatives in serving vulnerable populations.