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Appointment of coadjutor ArchbishopNew

The Holy Father has appointed Bishop John Rodrigues as coadjutor archbishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of Bombay, India, transferring him from the diocese of Poona.

Curriculum vitae Archbishop-elect John Rodrigues was born on 21 August 1967 in Mumbai. He was ordained a priest on 18 April 1998 for the metropolitan archdiocese of Bombay. He was awarded a licentiate in dogmatic theology from the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome (2000-2002).

He was appointed titular bishop of Deulto and auxiliary bishop of Bombay on 15 May 2013, and received episcopal consecration the following 29 June.

He was transferred to the diocese of Poona on 25 March 2023.

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Pune Catholic Charismatic Renewal (PST)
Gulmohar Apartments, Building No. 1, Flat No. 12
Bhangarwadi, Lonavala 410 401
Tel: 09370710823 / 07774013150
EMail: mirandasilven@gmail.com
The Pune Service Team is a part of the National Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (NCCRS) and is working towards the bringing of a Spiritual Revival/Renewal in the city of Poona. The Pune Service Team started in 1979 and the late Dr. Trevor D’Netto was the first Chairman of the team. There are totally 21 prayer groups in the Diocese of Poona. The Pune Service Team has 24 members on the board.

The Pune Service Team has a Pune Intecessory Network(PIN) which is constantly interceding for the various needs and which organizes Prayer Vigils and Night Vigils for intercession.

The YU4C (Youth United for Christ) was started in January 2009 and is a part of the Pune Service Team. It encourages youth in the Charismatic renewal to have a personal experience of Jesus with programs for the youth in various Parishes.

The Pune Service also launched in 2012 The Diocesan Bible Institute in Pune for all laity so that they could get an indepth knowledge of the Bible.

Mission: PRAYER is our Mission. Jesus invites us to shape the world we live in, and the lives of those around us through PRAYER. The greatest need today is not people or funds but PRAYER. The PST encourages its members to spend more time in personal prayer and be active in the local parish and work with the Parish Priest in all Spiritual Activities. The Prayer groups have their outreach ministries regularly, organize conventions, full day seminars, rallies and night vigils to build up the spirituality of the people.

Meetings:
PST: Meet every 2nd Wednesday at Nav Sadhana (Library Hall) at 6:30 pm to 8:30pm
Prayer Groups: Meet in their respective parishes during the week
PIN Groups: Meet in their respective parishes, during the week
YU4C: Meet once a month in any Parish

Ecclesiastical Advisor: Fr. George D’Souza (09921530044)
Co-ordinator: Mr. Silvan Miranda (9370710823)
PIN Leader: Shirish Sebastian
YU4C Co-ordinator: Eric D’Silva


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Appointment New
We are happy to inform you that His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Rodrigues as the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bombay.

The above announcement was made public in Rome at 12:00 noon today, 30th November 2024, the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle.

We congratulate Bishop John Rodrigues on his appointment and pray for new mission.