Archbishop Elias Frank Encourages Communio Missionary Volunteers to Serve God through Goodness

Kolkata, October 2, 2026: His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Elias Frank, Archbishop of Calcutta, shared an inspiring message with the Communio Missionary Volunteers during their Follow-up Programme at Nitika Don Bosco, Kolkata.

Speaking to the volunteers, Archbishop Elias Frank encouraged them to do good to others and to dedicate themselves to the work of God. He reminded them that missionary service is expressed through concrete acts of goodness, love, care and service to others.

The Archbishop encouraged the volunteers to recognise every opportunity to serve others as an opportunity to participate in God’s work. He called them to remain faithful to their missionary commitment and to become instruments of God’s love wherever they are present.

Archbishop Elias Frank also expressed his appreciation for Fr Stephen Alathara, Deputy Secretary General of the CCBI and Director of Communio, acknowledging his visionary leadership and dedicated, hardworking personality. He appreciated Fr Stephen’s commitment to the growth of Communio and his efforts in guiding and accompanying its missionary initiatives.

The Archbishop’s message encouraged the Communio Missionary Volunteers to place love and service at the heart of their missionary journey and to generously offer their time, talents and lives for the work of God.

The volunteers expressed their gratitude to Archbishop Elias Frank for his inspiring and thought-provoking words and for taking time to be with them.

he Communio Missionary Volunteers were privileged to have Bishop Shyamal Bose of the Diocese of Baruipur celebrate Holy Mass during their Follow-up Programme at Nitika Don Bosco, Kolkata.

The Eucharistic celebration was concelebrated by Fr Stephen Alathara, Deputy Secretary General of the CCBI and Director of Communio, along with the priests present.

In his homily, Bishop Shyamal Bose reflected on the Kingdom of God and the call of every Christian to participate in building God’s Kingdom through faith, love and service. He encouraged the Communio Missionary Volunteers to remain committed to their missionary calling and to bring the values of the Gospel into their families, communities and places of service.

Margarita Dias