Pastoral Governance & Leadership

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

The principal consultative and advisory body collaborating with Fr. Pawan Saldanha OCD and the Carmelite clergy to foster the spiritual growth, evangelization, and temporal care of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Talegaon.

Canonical Mission & Role

Pray • Proclaim • Empower

In accordance with Canon Law (Can. 536), the PPC assists the Parish Priest in planning, coordinating, and supporting pastoral initiatives across all BEC Zones and Parish Associations & Cells under the Carmelite spirit.

Monthly Council SessionsAfter Sunday Mass · Conference Room
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Key Objectives & Responsibilities

Formulate yearly pastoral plans and feast day celebrations
Coordinate community outreach, charity, and welfare
Represent the voice and pastoral needs of all BEC zones
Foster unity, faith formation, and youth animation (ICYM)
Council elections and renewal take place periodically according to diocesan norms.

Canon Law Authority

Established under Canon 536, giving the PPC legal standing as an official consultative body.

BEC Zonal Communities

Represents the Basic Ecclesial Community zones across the parish territory.

Parish Associations

Coordinates activities across registered parish associations and ministry cells.

Monthly Meetings

Council meets monthly after Sunday Mass in the Parish Conference Room.

Faith Formation

Promotes catechesis, adult faith formation, and sacramental preparation programs.

Pastoral Planning

Plans and evaluates all annual pastoral initiatives and liturgical feast celebrations.

Official Directory

Council Members & Community Leaders

Fr. Pawan Saldanha OCD
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Fr. Pawan Saldanha OCD

President & Superior
Fr. Lancy Canute Dsouza OCD
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Fr. Lancy Canute Dsouza OCD

Clergy Member / Assistant
Fr. Boniface Dsouza OCD
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Fr. Boniface Dsouza OCD

Clergy Member
Fr. Jovel Oliver OCD
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Fr. Jovel Oliver OCD

Clergy Member / Youth Animator
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Vice-President (Lay)
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Elected Lay Representative

Vice-President (Lay)
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Secretary
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Parish Pastoral Secretary

Secretary
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Treasurer / Finance Representative
Parish Finance Committee

Finance Committee Lead

Treasurer / Finance Representative
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Parish Liturgy Team Lead
Parish Liturgy Team

Liturgy Team Coordinator

Parish Liturgy Team Lead
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Choir Master
Parish Choir

Parish Choir Director

Choir Master
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Association Animator
Altar Servers Association

Altar Servers Animator

Association Animator
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Head Catechist
Sunday School / Catechism

Sunday School Coordinator

Head Catechist
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Youth Representative
ICYM – Indian Catholic Youth Movement

ICYM President

Youth Representative
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Cell Leader
Women’s Cell

Women's Cell Animator

Cell Leader
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CWD Coordinator
Carmel Work Department (CWD)

Carmel Work Department Lead

CWD Coordinator
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BEC / SCC Animators
BEC Zonal Leaders

Zonal Representatives (6 Zones)

BEC / SCC Animators