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On January 28, at 6.15 pm (IST), while over a thousand Digital Eucharistic Pilgrims were watching online and in the presence of many Paulines, Bishop John Rodrigues, Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay consecrated and dedicated what might be known as the India’s first ever Studio Chapel.

While there could be other chapels with live-streaming facilities, St Pauls Studio Chapel holds the unique and exclusive dedication for the world wide web. Adhering to the words of Pope Francis, “the Covid-19 pandemic has in some ways given us a chance to develop new ways of living,” two members of the Society of St Paul from Mumbai community, Frs Johny and Renold sought a new way to reach out to the People of God during the pandemic covid-19. This studio chapel will be a compass that points to Jesus, the Divine Master, the Way, the Truth and the Life, to the world and be a recharge hub for the weak and wavering souls of the digital era.

Bishop John blessed saying, “May the Gospel go forth to all the ends of the earth from this chapel. Surely, God has inspired this community of St Pauls to use technology to proclaim God’s Word and let people experience God’s strength, consolation and courage.”

Fr Varghese Gnalian, the Provincial of the Province, acknowledged all those who generously contributed their mite to accomplish this project. He said: “we dedicate this beautiful chapel, the first-of-its-kind in the province, to the benefit of each one of you. It is your chapel from where online spiritual support will be offered and will also be open to public.”

Fr Johnson, the General Editor of ST PAULS Publications said, “St Pauls studio chapel is a response to Pope’s call to bring people to God in prayer; to unload the viruses to Jesus our eternal anti-virus who will protect them from every harm bringing peace, joy and healing.”

Thanks to Covid-19 and the lockdown, the Catholic Church in Mumbai together with the Society of St Paul in India has now birthed something unique – A STUDIO CHAPEL FOR THE INTERNET!

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