The Pastoral Plan Implementation Committee of the Diocese convened a key meeting on Thursday, 19th June 2025, at Puneeth Sadan, Shirwad. The session began with a prayer led by Fr. Cyprian Silva, Director of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, and a welcome address by Fr. Baptist Gomes, Chancellor of the Diocese. The meeting was graced by the presence of Most Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, Fr. Anil Prasad, Regional Director, Vicar General, Chancellor, Deans, Commission Directors, Secretaries, CRI members,  

Fr. Richard Rodrigues, Diocesan Commission Coordinator, highlighted the importance of systematic pastoral planning. Bishop Duming Dias, in his message, stressed the need for unity, pastoral zeal, and collaboration aligned with regional and national pastoral visions.

Fr. Anil Prasad underlined the significance of pastoral planning in line with the Church’s vision, introducing the 7th Revised Karnataka Regional Pastoral Plan (2025–2028) and the CCBI’s national plan, Mission 2033: Journeying Towards a Synodal Church. He emphasized the four essential stages: planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, while encouraging networking for effective ministry.

Commission directors presented reports of past activities and proposed upcoming plans for July–September 2025. Bishop Duming Dias commended their efforts and urged consistent documentation and a collaborative spirit.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Fr. Benjamin D’Souza, a group photograph, and fellowship over lunch.