Archdiocese of Bombay

Archdiocese of Bombay Spreading the Love of Christ, through Word, Worship, and Witness.

The Archdiocese is headed by His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, who is a member of the Council of Cardinals - the direct advisors to Pope Francis - and whose voice is respected worldwide.

25/08/2026

August 26
Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time

Leaders are called to be examples. Often, it is difficult to understand a concept but when an example is offered, even the hardest concepts become clear. God relies upon the good witness of His leaders to clearly show the people His holiness and love.

The scribes and Pharisees failed to offer such an authentic example. In fact they did the exact opposite — they offered a counter-witness; a mirage of piety. They were showmen much more than leaders. They preached God’s law but manipulated it to fill their own quotas of tithes and power, all the while condemning their own ancestors who did the exact same.

The apostles, however, offer authentic example, based on the imitation of Christ. They know their rights — that as labourers in God’s vineyard they deserve meals and wages, yet they forfeit them for the sake of love and solidarity. They practice what they preach and preach what they practice.

Are we hypocrites or authentic examples to the ones around us?

25/08/2026

August 25
Memorial of St Louis

Even in ordinary liturgical time, the Christian life is an Advent — a patient waiting for the Lord. It is not easy to wait, and so the readings today offer us a warning, an assurance and an instruction as we look to the Parousia.

The first reading warns us that while waiting on God, we must remain calm. One must not let any longing reach so much excitement that we get swayed by the wrong people making the wrong predictions. A non-vigilant heart is easily swayed by deception.

St. Paul complements the warning with an assurance — that our waiting is not in vain, because God’s inexhaustible comfort and strength is present in this daily Christian vigil we make.

Finally, Jesus, by unveiling the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees, seeks to offer an important instruction to his disciples — that external purity is hypocritical without internal purity.

As we wait upon the Lord in our lives, let us calmly draw comfort and strength from God, by performing good deeds with good intentions.

In the 9th year of his Pontificate, Pope Leo XIII signed an Apostolic Letter on the Establishment of the Episcopal Hiera...
25/08/2026

In the 9th year of his Pontificate, Pope Leo XIII signed an Apostolic Letter on the Establishment of the Episcopal Hierarchy in the East Indies converting provisional mission territories in India which were entrusted to the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, into permanent ecclesiastical sees into self-sustaining dioceses.

As we complete 140 years of our Archdiocese on September 1, stay tuned through this week, for some interesting facts about the Archdiocese you probably didn't know!

Louis IX is the only French king to be declared a Saint. He was known for his philanthropy, as well as deep care for the...
24/08/2026

Louis IX is the only French king to be declared a Saint. He was known for his philanthropy, as well as deep care for the clergy and the poor. His reign saw justice and peace, and his humble devotion to the faith is an example worth emulating.

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St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, was one of the Twelve Apostles. His initial doubts were transformed into faith...
23/08/2026

St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, was one of the Twelve Apostles. His initial doubts were transformed into faith after encountering Jesus, and he went on to proclaim the Gospel with courage, even to the point of martyrdom. On his feast day, may we be inspired to encounter Christ more deeply and remain steadfast in our faith.

23/08/2026

August 24
St Bartholomew, Apostle

In popular imagery, one often thinks of going “up” to heaven. Something about leaving behind the limitedness of the earth, and entering the expanses of heaven is very appealing.

The Book of Revelation, however, challenges this imagery. Much more than reaching towards God, we are reached by God. God comes “down” to us. The image of the holy city Jerusalem coming down and out of God, with radiant glory, glittering as a precious jewel of crystal-clear diamond, is an assurance of the gifts God seeks to give us.

Nathanael, whom many scholars identify as St Bartholomew, means Gift of God. He is complimented by Jesus as a man, incapable of deceit; because God’s gift is always a jewel — clear and transparent. Nathanael thought that Philip brought him to Jesus, but learns that it is Jesus who first knew him. Rabbis would often study and pray under fig trees and so it is only natural that Nathanael would go out to meet and recognise the Word made flesh.

May we too go “down and out” to others as gifts; instead of waiting for them to come “up and in” to us.

22/08/2026

August 23
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Who is God? This question has puzzled sages, scientists and philosophers. Each of them have tried to limit God within the box of human understanding, only to find that no key fits the lock!. God confounds the boundaries we create for Him.

St. Paul understands this and instead of being perplexed, is amazed — that God is an ever receding horizon is not frustrating, it is fascinating.

The people of Israel too, were fascinated with the person of Jesus. Their prime time preoccupation was: Who is this Man? — Elijah who is to come? John the Baptist come from the dead? Or just another prophet? The disciples tried to ‘unlock’ God with their theories but fell short. They always missed the “key” insight, because, without the light that comes from heaven, one cannot accept Jesus as God. This light of divine revelation is never to feed curiosity, but is a sacred responsibility to safeguard heaven.

Then, Jesus gave strict orders to keep this key hidden; Now, he sends us to unlock the minds and hearts of those who seek Him.

The Queenship of Mary, celebrated a week after the Solemnity of the Assumption reminds us of Our Lady's unique place in ...
21/08/2026

The Queenship of Mary, celebrated a week after the Solemnity of the Assumption reminds us of Our Lady's unique place in God's plan of salvation. Her obedient "Yes" to God opened the way for Christ to enter the world, and the Church honours her as Queen as she shares in the glory of her Son.

21/08/2026

August 22
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Exactly a week after the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, we commemorate the Queenship of Mary. This memorial was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954. His desire was that as Christ is our Lord and King by a special title because He redeemed us, so the Blessed Virgin is our Lady and Queen because of the unique way in which she has cooperated toward our redemption. The Gospel recounts this through the Annunciation where she freely gave of her own substance, accepting Jesus willingly for us, and thus inaugurating our salvation.

In the first reading, Prophet Isaiah’s words, that those who have walked in darkness have seen a great light, echoes the meaning of Mary’s Queenship. Mary reflects Christ in everything — like the moon reflects the sun.

As the Church looks to her radiated light, we are called not to be alienated from her — like a serf is from her queen. Rather, Mary elevates the simple and ordinary to the level of Queenship. In it we see the intimacy that the Church and every person therein, is called to share with Christ.

Teachers and students from the Archdiocesan Schools participate in the Eucharist celebrated by Archbishop John Rodrigues...
21/08/2026

Teachers and students from the Archdiocesan Schools participate in the Eucharist celebrated by Archbishop John Rodrigues on the occasion of his birthday. The Mass was followed by a presentation of gifts and tributes.

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