Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Dolours

Parish Leaders on their journey to be Good Samaritans

On the morning of July 5, 2026, 30-odd members of the Parish Pastoral Council and some other Cells and Associations boarded the bus cheerily to set out for an Orientation Programme organized by the Parish of Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala West, to reach the St Dominic Savio High School Auditorium at Andheri East. We prayed the Holy Rosary as we journeyed.

A warm welcome awaited us as we entered in the form of hot ‘chai’ and sandwiches. As we settled around tables arranged around the hall, Fr Francisco Pereira, the Rector and Manager began by passing around Biblical verses to be memorized and share with first one other person and later with others as well, till we were sure to have learnt at least two of the verses by heart. Fr Pereira narrated an incident that made him realize how important it was to give the Bible a prominent place in our homes. It was when he visited a Muslim home and saw the place of prominence accorded to the Quran.

Legion Youth Day at Our Lady of Dolours

The Legion Youth Day was joyfully celebrated under the banner of the North Bombay Curia – Legion of Mary, hosted at St. Joseph’s School Hall, Wadala (West) on 29th June, 2025. The programme commenced at 7:00 p.m. with heartfelt opening prayers followed by a warm welcome to all attendees.

Br. Decan Ivan and Fr. James Nigrel shared enriching talks that inspired and encouraged the young participants to grow in faith and stay rooted in Gospel values.

A series of interactive games based on the Gospel brought energy and fun to the evening, helping the youth to reflect on scripture in an engaging way. A short skit was also performed, shedding light on the challenges today’s youth face due to social media, prompting reflection and discussion.

Inaugural Prayer Service for Confirmandes at Our Lady of Dolours

The journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation began meaningfully for the confirmands of Don Bosco Parish with a special commitment service held on Sunday morning. The event brought together confirmands, their parents, godparents, SCC animators, prayer guardians, and priests—emphasising that preparation for Confirmation is not just a programme, but a shared process involving the faith community.

Vianney Sunday Celebrations 2024

The feast of St John Marie Vianney, patron of parish priests, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across various parishes in the province on August 4, 2024. The day was marked by special Masses, felicitation ceremonies, and community events, all aimed at honoring the dedication and service of our priests.

At Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala West, the day began with a solemn Holy Eucharist at 8:30 AM, presided over by Fr Bonnie Borges and concelebrated by Fr Solomon Rapol and Fr Nicholas. Fr Solomon's homily drew inspiration from the Gospel, highlighting St John Vianney's virtuous life and pastoral zeal. Following the Mass, a heartwarming felicitation ceremony saw catechism children presenting handmade cards to the priests, while the parish team offered words of appreciation and gifts. The day also featured a "Monsoon Splash" event for catechism children and a special Mass animated by the cooperators.

Honouring Parents – Representatives of God

The Parents and Grandparents Day celebration that took place on 21st July 2024 at Our Lady of Dolour’s Church, Wadala West, was a vibrant and heartfelt event. Preparation began two weeks prior, driven by the enthusiasm of catechists and children. The celebration kicked off with a children's Mass at 9:15 a.m., led by Fr Solomon Rapol, where prayers and blessings were offered for parents and grandparents. Following the Mass, attendees moved to St. Joseph’s School hall for the main program, featuring key guests including Fr Solomon Rapol, Fr Nicholas Arul, Fr Bonny Borges, and Mr and Mrs Fonseca.

Day of the Girl Child at O.L. Dolours, Wadala

The Day of the Girl Child was celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala on September 10 at the 9:15 a.m. Children's Mass. The Eucharist was celebrated by Rev. Fr Lester Fernandes, who brought out the theme beautifully in his homily.

After the Eucharistic celebration, the members of the Women's Cell had a get-together for the girls. We were happy to have Fr Lester Fernandes and Fr Bonnie Borges join in the celebration. Both of them gave beautiful messages. There were games conducted for the participants and snacks served. The programme ended with one of the girls presenting a heartfelt Vote of Thanks.

BISMumbai - Bosco Information Service Mumbai - BIS #7026 Group Bonding and Growing Along the WAYBy Ms Rhea Serrao for BISMumbai On 16 August 2023, 45 youngsters from The WAY (Wadala Association of Youth,), the youth group of Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala, along with the animators accompanied by Fr Blaise Fernandes and Fr Nicholas Arul, trekked into the Andharban forests, in the Mulshi region of

BISMumbai - Bosco Information Service Mumbai - BIS #6994 Our Lady of Dolours PPC Meets at DBLBy Ms Angeline Lobo for BISMumbai On 29 and 30 July 2023 the Parish of Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala, had an orientation and training programme for the newly elected Parish Pastoral Council, at Don Bosco, Lonavla. The Parish Priest, Father James Nigrel, organized this two-day programme to help the

BISMumbai - Bosco Information Service Mumbai - BIS #6984 Cherishing Generations at the Wadala ParishesBy Fr Arul Nicholas and Mrs Lydia Rodrigues for BISMumbai On 23 July 2023, the parish of Our Lady of Dolours celebrated Parents’ and Grandparents’ Day. The event was organised in a grand manner, very meaningfully and colourfully, by the children of the parish. This celebration was in view of the

BISMumbai - Bosco Information Service Mumbai - BIS #6797 Extraordinary Visitation at Wadala (W) By Mr Lionel D’Souza, Mr Lloyd Nunes and Mrs Placida Nazareth for BISMumbai On 18 September 2022, the General Councillor for South Asia, Fr Biju Michael, visited the community of Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala. Fr Biju Michael, meeting the children of the Sunday School, and then celebrated the Holy

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