Circular 22/2026 - Annual Recollection

The Clergy: Diocesan and Religious

Religious Women

Diocese of Nashik

My dear collaborators,

I am writing to remind you of the annual recollection to be held on the occasion of our Patronal Feast, St John M. Vianney on Tuesday, August 04 at the Cathedral of St Anne, Nashik from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., followed by a festive meal. The programme is as follows:

10.30 a.m.: Prayer Service

11.00 a.m.: Recollection Talk

11.45 a.m.: Confession

12.15 p.m.: Benediction

12.30 p.m.: Announcements

1.00 p.m.: Lunch at Bishop’s House

For logistic purposes: may I request you to send a message on Mobile Number 9890086117 (available on WhatsApp also) of the number of priests and/or Sisters from your Communities participating in the recollection by July 30, 2026 so that the necessary arrangements could be made.

Looking forward to meeting you soon,

Yours in Christ,

✠Barthol Barretto

Bishop, Diocese of Nashik