Parish Emblem
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Talegaon Dabhade • Diocese of Poona
Pray • Proclaim • Empower
Pastoral Governance

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

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

Mission

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 6 BEC Zones and 15 Associations & Cells.

Key Objectives

Formulate yearly pastoral plans and feast day celebrations
Coordinate community outreach, charity, and welfare
Represent the voice and pastoral needs of all 6 BEC zones
Foster unity, faith formation, and youth animation (ICYM)

Canon Law Authority

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

6 BEC Zones

Represents all six Basic Ecclesial Community zones across the parish territory.

15 Associations

Coordinates activities across 15 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.

Monthly Council Meetings

After Sunday Mass · Parish Conference Room

Contact Council

Council Leadership & Structure

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President & SuperiorFr. Pawan Saldanha OCD
Clergy
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Clergy MemberFr. Lancy Canute Dsouza OCD
Clergy
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Clergy MemberFr. Boniface Dsouza OCD
Clergy
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Clergy Member / Youth LeadFr. Jovel Oliver OCD
Clergy
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Vice-President (Lay)Elected Lay Representative
P
SecretaryParish Pastoral Secretary
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TreasurerFinance Committee Lead
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BEC / SCC AnimatorsZonal Representatives (6 Zones)
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Youth CoordinatorICYM President