Bro Cisler Perumpally shares his reflection on the Gospel of the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

In the highly urbanized metropolis of Mumbai, St. Pius X College stands as an envied site for many on account of nearly 30 acres of lush greenery and the tranquil atmosphere which pervades its campus. Indeed, God has been very gracious in providing us with a serene atmosphere conducive to study and prayer. It is only fitting that we repay our Lord and Master by taking care of this property, more so in an age when environmental concerns are at their peak. The Holy Father himself, in his encyclical Laudato Si, calls upon each one of us to take care of our common home, Mother Earth. In response to this, we have decided to take extra care of our property and utilize it to the fullest. According

Every year during the months of April and May, the Second Year Theologians do a one month long Ignatius retreat. This is to enable them to ponder deeper on the mission of Christ and to grow towards full dependency on him. Since they are only a year away from the Diaconate at that stage of their lives, this forms a perfect time to strengthen one’s call to the Priesthood. This year six brothers along with a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate (CPD) attended the retreat at the Jesuit House at Baga Beach. The retreat preacher was Fr. Lawry Trinidade S.J. Below are the experiences of the brothers who attended the retreat: Joseph David [Archdiocese of Bombay] It is very difficult to talk about w

Bishop Emeritus Agnelo Gracias shares his reflection on the Gospel of the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

St. Pius X College, Goregaon organized a seminar on Social Communication for Pastoral Leadership under the guidance and motivation of Fr. Joaquim Fernandes, a Salesian Priest, Director of Tej-Prasarini - Don Bosco Communications, Mumbai. 28 Theologians, which included two religious Nuns from Carmelite sisters of Charity Vedruna, who are preparing themselves as the future pastor attended this seminar. It was held at St. Pius X College, A.V room from 2nd to 7th July, 2018. Second and Third Year Theologians with Fr. Joaquim Fernandes, SDB. Fr Joaquim has a vast experience in Media and Communication field, where his planner for the year is fully packed and he renders his expertise across the wor

“CALLED TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE THROUGH THE WORD AND THE EUCHARIST” On July 5th, 2018 the ministry of Lector and Acolyte was conferred on the seminarians studying in the First and Second Year Theology respectively. Eleven First Year Theologians were instituted as Lectors and seventeen Second Year Theologians as Acolytes by His Lordship, Bishop Percival Fernandez. As ministers, Lectors proclaim the Scriptures at liturgical celebrations and acolytes serve at Eucharistic celebrations, assisting the priests and deacons while also taking Holy Communion to the sick. First Year Theologians: Jerome D, Jenish Kavin, Kommu Sudharshan, Murmu Lawrence, Ninama Vinit, Paul George, Perumbilly Crisler, Pinto L

“Peace be with you!” We, the community at St Pius, greet you with these words of our Savior to Thomas, on this blissful day as the Church in India celebrated the Feast of St Thomas, Apostle and Patron of India. On this day at St Pius X College, we formally began the academic year, with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Our community was blessed with the presence of his Eminence Cardinal Oswald Gracias who was the main celebrant at the mass. At the Holy Eucharist, we were invited to entrust ourselves into the hands of our Lord and pray to the Holy Spirit to guide and help us, so that God’s will may be manifested in us and His name be glorified in all that we do. Like St Thomas,

As the Universal Church celebrated the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, we at St Pius X College, had more than one reason to rejoice as seven of our brothers, 5 for the Archdiocese of Bombay and 1 each, for the Diocese of Mangalore and Belgaum were admitted as candidates for the Diaconate and Priesthood by His Lordship, Bp. Bosco Penha. Candidacy to the Diaconate and Holy Priesthood is when the seminarians enter into the final phase of their seminary formation. They willingly prepare themselves to share in Christ’s mission in a special way. From L-R (Behind row): Br. Godfrey Malu, Br. Cliffton Mendonca and Br. Cedric Rosario (Front row): Br. Kelvin Santis, Br. Edward Selvan, Br. Joseph D

"PUT ON THE MANTLE OF CHRIST" On Thursday, 28th June 2018, the eve of the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, six seminarians studying in the Third Year Theology were vested with white cassocks. The cassocks are given to seminarians who have been found worthy to be admitted as candidates to the Sacred Orders of the Diaconate and Priesthood. After a lengthy formation of six years, seminarians are admitted as candidates for ordination, in their seventh year. The Vestition ceremony was conducted by the Rector, Fr. Aniceto Pereira, who explained to the candidates that putting on the white garment of the cassock must serve as a constant reminder of being clothed in Christ. He exhorted the seminar