The Diocese of Nashik organized Women’s Day celebration in two different zones: Nashik City and Ahmednagar District on Sunday, March 09, 2025.
The Nashik City organized Women’s Day celebration at Holy Cross Church, Nashik with the theme, Inspired Inclusion. The programme was meticulously planned by the Women’s Sodality and Hope of Life, Single Parent’s Group of Holy Cross Church. Several women from the parishes of Don Bosco Church, St Anne’s Cathedral, St Xavier’s Church, Manmad, Sacred Heart Church, Igatpuri and Holy Cross Church participated in the day’s programme. The day was filled with fun games, interactive activities and an exciting cultural programme. The cultural programme was the highlight of the day’s event showcasing the incredible talents of the participants through dance, music and drama, reflecting on the rich traditions and spiritual strength of the women in the Diocese.
The pinnacle of the celebration was the Eucharist presided over by Bishop Barthol Barretto. In his homily, Bishop Barthol spoke about the immense role of women in building families, communities and the Church. He exhorted the women to take part in Church activities and that the Church is always open to welcoming them in whatever ministries they would like to engage themselves in. His words were filled with warmth and encouragement, leaving a deep impact on the congregation.
At St Teresa Church, Haregaon, about 300 women from four parishes participated in the Women’s Day celebration. Sr Shaila Ruzario SCSC, Coordinator, Women’s Commission, Diocese of Nashik, enlightened the women present on Women’s empowerment and emphasized on the need of Value based education. The women present staged wonderful cultural programmes with different themes. The women received wonderful spot prizes. Indeed, it was a joyful day for the women present who returned home with a burning desire to contribute their resources to the Church, in particular and society, at large.
Sr Shaila Ruzario SCSC and Fr Vijay Gonsalves SJ