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On 8 August 2026, Snehalaya Family Service Centre celebrates a remarkable milestone—fifty years of serving families with faith, compassion and professional excellence. Golden Jubilees are moments not merely to celebrate longevity but to pause in gratitude, to remember the vision of those who came before us, and to renew our commitment to the mission entrusted to us.
For fifty years, Snehalaya has stood as a beacon of hope for countless couples, families and individuals seeking guidance, healing and accompaniment. Behind every counselling session, every Marriage Preparation Course, every retreat and every family restored lies a story of God's grace quietly at work.
Participating in a Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) offers invaluable insights from experienced married couples and family counsellors, providing you and your partner with the opportunity to thoughtfully reflect upon, reaffirm and prepare for your upcoming marriage. To gain the most from this experience, it is recommended to complete the MPC at least six months prior to your wedding date.
Dear IC Parishioners,
Family Cell - Kidsalive in collaboration with CHILDREN FOR CHRIST and IC COPE brings to you Parenting sessions for parents who have children in the age group of 3 to 10 years.
🗓️ Sat. 24th Oct. 2026
⏰ 5:00pm to 6:00pm
📍 Conference Room
Our fourth session is on Social Development by our Guest Speaker, Sarina Crasto.
We look forward to seeing you all.
The St. Blaise Family Cell – When Two Hearts Team is very excited to bring you Quick Connections 2026 — a fun and welcoming meet-and-greet event for singles who have never been married, creating an opportunity to meet new people, make meaningful connections, and perhaps discover someone special!
Come with an open heart and joyful spirit as we create a space for friendship, fellowship and meaningful connections. 🙏❤️
Sunday, 25th October 2026, 10.30 to 2pm.
For registration details, please check the attached poster.
Come, connect, and let the journey begin! 🌸
On 6th June, the Archdiocesan Office for the Environment (AOE), in collaboration with Snehalaya – the Family Commission of the Archdiocese of Mumbai, conducted an interactive session on the newly released document "Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family".
The session was very well presented by Natasha Mani and Shawna Rebello.
Attached is the PPT presentation, which may be used during Family Cell meetings and other appropriate parish forums.
Fr. Ashwin Castellino
Director
A heartfelt invocation designed for couples preparing for marriage.
This prayer seeks divine guidance to nurture love, understanding, and commitment, laying a strong spiritual foundation for a harmonious and enduring marital journey. Engaging in this prayerful reflection encourages couples to invite God's presence into their relationship, fostering a union rooted in faith and mutual respect.
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Copies available at the Examiner Office
84 pages all colour! Cover price Rs 50 only!
A must have for parishes and married couples.
Complete Resource Guide for Couples preparing for Marriage.
A perfect gift for couples engaged and recently married.
Bulk order bookings: +91 93266 20598
(bulk orders will be delivered to your church)
The Examiner Special Wedding and Marriage issue was released at the hands of Archbishop John Rodrigues on Feb. 14, 2025 at Archbishop's House..