“To restore all things in Christ” The community of St Pius X College waits eagerly each year for the solemn celebration of the feast of its patron on 21st August. On this day we look forward to meet all the Ordinati (the newly ordained of the previous year) and join them in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. This year’s batch included 5 priests and a permanent deacon. Four priests serving in other dioceses could not make it due to their prior obligations. These are our very own brothers, who studied, ate, worked, prayed and played with us. Today when we see them as ordained ministers in the Lord’s vineyard, it fills our hearts with tremendous joy. This year was no different as we began t
The clergy football team of the Archdiocese of Bombay was privileged to be invited to play a rink football match against the former national and international players of Bandra. Without a shadow of a doubt, it was the game that was most eagerly awaited by the Bandra parishioners and players at the Independence Cup Rink Football Tournament 2018 held at Salsette CHS, Bandra. The event was organized by Johan Dharmai. With Bishop John Rodrigues as the chief guest, the clergy team didn't need any more motivation to give off their best. And that's exactly what they did. They managed to pull off a 2-0 victory! Fr Lawrence scored the winning brace. The team consisted of Fr. Benhur Rodrigues, Fr. Den
St Pius X College conducted a blood donation drive on the 14th of August 2018 the eve of our 72nd Independence Day, for the entire community of staff (teaching and non-teaching) and students. The Rector, Fr. Aniceto Pereira commenced the drive by leading the congregation into a moment of prayer and thanked everyone involved for their generosity. The 10 member team from Holy Family Hospital led by Sr. Jessy Jose helped facilitate the drive. The drive was held from 1.30pm to 5.30pm in the seminary hall. The overwhelming number of participants for donating blood comprising of brothers, fathers, sisters, lay students and workers was definitely a sight to behold. Truly, the spirit of giving was v
“ROOTED IN CHRIST’S LOVE TO BEAR FRUIT IN HUMBLE SERVICE” On the 29th of July 2018, his Lordship, Bp. Allwyn D’Silva conferred the Order of the Diaconate on five seminarians studying in the Fourth Year Theology (four for the Archdiocese of Bombay and one for the Diocese of Nashík) . In audience with the community of St Pius, were the close friends and family members of our beloved deacons, who witnessed the transition of these fine young men, from the lay state to the clerical state of life. In his homily, the Bishop exhorted the candidates to model their life on Christ, the humble and obedient servant, who loved till the end. He cited the example of our Holy Father Pope Francis who washed t
