NBCLC hosted the colloquim of Bishops/Theologians organized by the CBCI commission for Doctrine on the theme 'Challenges to Family Life' from the 7th to the 10th of July. The colloquim was attended by 13 Bishops and 37 theologians, including two women and two lay men. The situation of families in India and the problems faced by them were discussed. Several Pastoral initiatives were proposed as a response to the existing problems.