Forging Shepherds for a Synodal India: NBCLC's Deacons' Course Illuminates Diverse Pathways

From November 25th to 30th, 2024, NBCLC Bengaluru served as a crucible for priestly formation, hosting the transformativ...

Empowering Voices: Tamil Laity Meeting Forges a Path for Active Engagement

On November 23rd and 24th, 2024, the Amoloranade Centre in Trichy became a hub of vibrant dialogue and strategic...

Harmonizing Faith and Art: NBCLC's Certificate Programme in Church Music Elevates Liturgical Expression

From November 11th to 20th, 2024, NBCLC Bengaluru resonated with the sounds of musical exploration and liturgical enrichment,...

Fortifying Lay Leadership: NBCLC's Advanced Follow-Up Program Inspires Synodal Action

From October 11th to November 6th, 2024, NBCLC became a beacon of empowerment for 60 Marathi lay faithful from...

Fueling the Fire: NBCLC's Missionary Discipleship Retreat Ignites Hearts for Mission

From September 23rd to 28th, 2024, NBCLC became a sanctuary for spiritual renewal and missionary zeal, hosting ...

Illuminating the Word: NBCLC's Four-Week Bible Course Deepens Scriptural Understanding

From August 16th to September 12th, 2024, NBCLC became a sacred space for scriptural immersion, hosting a transformative...

Elevating Leadership: NBCLC's Management Course Forges Pathways to Mastery

From August 7th to 14th, 2024, NBCLC, in partnership with Christ University, Bangalore, hosted a transformative...

Unleashing Potential: NBCLC Seminar Ignites Inherent Leadership for Church and Community

From July 29th to August 5th, 2024, NBCLC Bengaluru became a dynamic hub for leadership development, hosting ...

Cultivating Compassion: NBCLC's Counselling Course Empowers Helping Hands

From July 20th to 27th, 2024, NBCLC became a nurturing ground for compassionate care, hosting an intensive counselling...

Empowering Shepherds: NBCLC Seminar Fortifies Religious Leadership for a Changing World

From July 11th to 18th, 2024, NBCLC Bengaluru became a crucible for leadership development, hosting a vital seminar ...

Empowering Tamil Laity: A Journey of Deepening and Widening Faith at NBCLC

From May 21st to 25th, 2024, the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) resonated with the voices of 35 ...

Rekindling the Flame: A Two-Week Immersion for Young Religious at NBCLC

From May 1st to 13th, 2024, the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) provided a nurturing environment...

Unveiling Inner Harmony: Spiritual Art Therapy Training at NBCLC

From April 4th to 6th, 2024, the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) became a canvas for healing...

At the Foot of the Cross: A Lenten Marian Retreat of Profound Renewal

From March 12th to 16th, 2024, the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) became a sanctuary of spiritual ...

Illuminating the Digital Path: NBCLC's Media Workshop Empowers Christian Ministry

From February 27th to March 1st, 2024, the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) in Bangalore became ...

Entering the Desert: A Lenten Call to Renewal (By.Fr. Gilbert SDB)

On Ash Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, a day marking the solemn commencement of Lent, a profound one-day preparatory ...

A Tapestry of Faith: The Inter-Novitiate Program on Challenges of Religious Life (By. Fr. Jerry S J)

In the serene dawn of the new year, from the 5th to the 6th of January 2024, a vibrant gathering of thirty novices from ...

The Seminar on Religious Leadership for Mission in the Synodal Church

We, as participants from diverse religious congregations across India, convened at NBCLC for an intensive..

Training of Resource Persons for the Tamil Seminar at Trichy

REPORT of the TRAINING Programme to TRAINERS held at Swami Amalorananda Renewal Centre,..

SEMINAR ON COUNSELLING SKILLS

We, as participants from diverse religious congregations across India, convened at NBCLC for an intensive..

RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS AND FORMATORS COURSES

The first batch of the Religious Superiors Formation Course unfolded from the 11th to the 18th of July 2023,..

Report pm the workshop on Catechesis

Pope Francis says “Catechist are people who keep the memory of God alive: They keep it alive in themselves..

*REPORT ON THE DEEPENING AND WIDENING SEMINAR (in Tamil) HELD AT NBCLC,

This lay leadership training program intended for deepening and widening the leadership qualities of the laity..

Report of for Missionary training Program Sponsored by NBCLC, Bengaluru

This is the report of the missionary training for Priests and Religious and lay leaders who are fully involved..

Two-Week Course for Young Religious Called To Serve

NBCLC conducted a two week course for junior women religious from 1't to 13th May 2023. The Course began..

Program Report on Christian Leadership in Church and Society (Malayalam Laity Seminar)

A seven-day training program on Christian leadership in church and society was organized at NBCLC in Bangalore..

Report on Mid – Life: “Time to embrace your past& look at future with creativity & hope”

It’s indeed a great privileged to all of us to attend this seminar. The seminar began with the prayer service by Sr. Deepa..

Training Program on "Building Better Families"

A comprehensive training program on "Building Better Families" was organized by the National Biblical..

ASH WEDNESDAY

The National Biblical, Catechetical & Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) organized a day of fasting..

Centre Day

The Centre's Day at NBCLC was a fantastic day filled with gratitude to the Almighty Lord..

Report of the Tamil Seminar 2023

The Tamil seminar on Lay Leadership was held at NBCLC from 10th to 16th January 2023..

Biblical formation for Catechists in North East India (at Shillong)

The Northeast Regional Bible commission in collaboration with NBCLC...

REPORT OF THE MISSIONARY TRAINING FOR CATECHISTS

The Missionary training programme for the catechists and Lay leaders, engaged in the ministry...

Report of the Tamil seminar 2023

Report of the Tamil seminar or Lay Leadership held at NBCLC, from 10th to 16th January 2023...

Report of the Inter-Novitiate Program January 02-04- 2023

NBCLC had organised 3 days Inter-Novitiate program on January 02 – 04,...

Indian Contemplative Retreat

Guided by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Painadath SJ & Rev. Sr. Rose Pudukadan...

INTER-NOVITIATE PROGRAM ON PRAYERS METHODS

Guided by: Rev. Fr. Sebastian Painadath SJ & Rev. Sr. Rose Pudukadan...

REPORT OF THE SOCIO-PASTORAL RETREAT

Six days of Retreat on the Socia-Pastoral was conducted at NBCLC, Bengaluru from October 17-10-2022 to 22-10-2022. There were 42 participants from six congregations ...

“NEW EVANGELIZATION THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS”

Bengaluru: A six days seminar on Evangelization through Creative Arts was conducted at National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC), Bengaluru from...

WORSHOP ON INTER TEXTUAL READING OF SACRED SCRIPTURES

A group of seven scholars met at the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC), Bengaluru during September 19–23, and engaged in an...

WALKING WITH THE WORD OF GOD

NBCLC organized a four weeks course on Bible “WALKING WITH THE WORD” from 22nd August to 17th September 2022. The course was attended by 15 participants...

SEMINAR FOR RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS AND FORMATORS (BATCH 2)

The Second batch of Seminar on Leadership for Religious Superiors and Formators held from 29th July to 5th August 2022. There were 64 participants from all...

Counselling Course for Superiors and Formators

National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC), Bangalore, organized a counselling course for religious Superiors...

SEMINAR FOR RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS AND FORMATORS

64 religious men and women from all corners of India had assembled at NBCLC, for the Seminar on Leadership. The inaugural session...

ECUMENICAL MEET HELD ON 25TH AND 26TH JUNE 2022 AT NBCLC, BENGALURU

The meeting began with registration of the delegates. Around 90 delegates from various parts of the country were present...

Catechetical course

The Catechetical course was held at NBCLC from 20 th May to 27 th May, 2022. The inaugural session stated with a prayer service and the lighting of the lamp...

REPORT OF THE TAMIL SEMINAR ON LAY LEADERSHIP

The seminar on Lay Leadership in Tamil was conducted by NBCLC, Bangalore between 16th and 20th May, 2022. In all there were 41..

Report of the webinar on Inter-religious dialogue

A webinar was conducted on Thursday, 19th May, 2022, between 6 and 7 pm; and it was live streamed on NBCLC-India Youtube Channel..

2 Week Junior Course

A two-week long renewal programme for the benefit of Junior Sisters was conducted at NBCLC from 1st to 13th May, 2022..

SEMINAR ON MID-LIFE 04 - 08 APRIL 2022.

The National Biblical Catechetical & Liturgical Centre (NBCLC), Bangalore, organised..

Seminar on Inter-Religious Dialogue Today, 5-6 March 2022

On 5th and 6th March 2022, NBCLC (National Biblical ..

ASH WEDNESDAY - 2022

NBCLC (National Biblical, Catechetical & Liturgical Centre) organised in view of Ash Wednesday on 2nd March 2022, a day of fasting and prayer, under the title ..

CENTRE DAY

The Centre’s Day was a joyous day at NBCLC, as the Director Fr. A. John Baptist, the staff of NBCLC and their families joined together ..

INTER- CONGREGATIONAL NOVITIATE PROGRAM 03 to 05 JANUARY 2022

NBCLC (National Biblical Catechetical & Liturgical Centre), Bengaluru, had begun the New Year 2022 with the program at our Centre..

Memorial Mass for Late Fr. Jacob Theckanath

Fr. Jacob Theckanath who served as the third Director of NBCLC between 1991-2001, left for his heavenly abode on 28th November 2021. As a mark of respect the Director and staff..

REPORT OF THE WEBINAR ON CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES

NBCLC (National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre, Bangalore) organized a webinar on Constitutional Values on 20 th November, 2021, Saturday, from 5. 30 pm to 7.30 pm....

Mission Retreat

Despite the Pandemic ..... isolation .....disrupted schedules ..... and forced adaptation of new Protocols, a group of priests, nuns, brother and a lay missionary totally 20...

FOUR WEEK BIBLE COURSE

NBCLC, Bangalore conducted a "Four Week Course on the Bible" at their campus in Bangalore, from 30th August to 25th September 2021.The objective of the course was to go deeper into the ‘word of God’...

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT NBCLC ON 15TH AUGUST, 2021

PLANTATION DAY OBSERVED AT NBCLC ON 18.08.2021.

Seminar for Religious Superiors and Formators 28th July to 04th August 2021.

NBCLC was privileged to conduct the seminar for Religious Superiors and Formators from 28th July to 04th August 2021...

WEBINAR ON ANTIQUUM MINISTERIUM (Instituting the Ministry of Catechist) and its applicability to India.

NBCLC (National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre, Bengaluru) which is at the service and the renewal of the Indian Church

WEBINAR ON PATRIS CORDE (WITH A FATHER’S HEART) - St. Joseph for India.

A webinar on "Patris Corde (with a Father’s Heart)–St. Joseph for India" was held on 01st May 2021, Saturday, between 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

St Joseph the Guardian of the Redeemer - St. Joseph You helped Jesus to become Man

Jesus prepares His own Cross and His father Joseph admiringly looks at his son

St. Joseph - you protected your son.

St. Joseph - you prepared Jesus to be a self-reliant worker.

You prepared Jesus to be a self-reliant worker

You held him by the hand and helped Him became man.

St Joseph you loved joyfully your family Mary and Baby Jesus.

From the wooden plank, it is clear that father and son are preparing a Cross

St. Joseph prepared Jesus to be a self-reliant worker and Mary a silent witness

St. Joseph prepared Jesus to be a self-reliant worker and Mary a silent witness

St Joseph helps Jesus to prepare His Cross, though He does not understand it. It is a mystery for Him

Mary teaches her Son to be familiar with the Word of God and St. Joseph attentively looks at both.

Joseph and Mary are deeply concerned about the missing Jesus.

Growing Jesus with helps His mother to carry water.

BUILDING BETTER FAMILIES FOR RELIGIOUS

On 7th March 2021 NBCLC had organised a Programme for the Priest and Religious for 4 days on the Topic "Building Better Families". The day with the official inaugural function which was hosted by Fr. Arul Raj Sampath...

WEBINAR ON FRATELLI TUTTI – AN INDIAN RESPONSE

A webinar on Fratelli Tutti - An Indian Response was held on 10 th February 2021, Wednesday, between 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. It was organised by the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC), Bengaluru....

ASH WEDNESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2021

NBCLC (National Biblical, Catechetical & Liturgical Centre) organised a day of fasting and prayer for those who want to begin Lent at NBCLC on 17th February 2021. The Group was led with a prayer and message by Fr. Vinoo Fabian...

Tamil Seminar for Laity, at Trichy (Laity Centre)

NBCLC (National Biblical Catechetical & Liturgical Centre) Bengaluru in collaboration with Laity Commission of Tamilnadu Region and Youth Commission of the same region organised...

Ecumenical Meeting: 25 th of January 2021.

NBCLC in collaboration with Karnataka Regional Commission for Ecumenism; All Karnataka United Christian Forum for Human Rights (AKUCHFHR); Bangalore Archdiocesan Commission for Ecumenism...

CHRISTMAS EVENT

Christmas event was celebrated with great joy at NBCLC.A meaningful Eucharist was celebrated at 11.30 am on 23.12.2020.After the Eucharist, the group photo was taken....

WELCOME TO Fr. Dr. A. JOHN BAPTIST

On the same day, 17 th December 2020, Staff of NBCLC thanked God for giving the new Director. All the staff members welcomed Rev. Fr. Dr. A. John Baptist. Presently he serves as Executive Secretary to the CCBI Commission for Bible...

Farewell to Fr. Sagaya John

On the 17 th December 2020, New Director and the Staff of NBCLC, gathered to bid farewell to Fr. Sagaya John.Fr. Sagaya John was to leave NBCLC to return to his own Diocese Palayamkottai...

Most Rev. Thomas Dabre

Thanks to Most Rev. Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Pune who headed the NBCLC for the past eight years as Chairman. We always remember his valuable contribution...

Ash Wednesday 2020

26th of February was a deeply experiential day. 127 participants of the programme were invited to enter into the spirit of Lent, and to journey with the Lord in his passion. It was a day of fast and Prayer...

MARIAN SEMINAR AT NBCLC FEBRUARY 19-21, 2020

Marian Seminar was organised from 19th to 21st of February. 1 priest; 4 sisters and 10 Novices participated in the programme. Thanks to Fr. Sagaya John, the Director of NBCLC who helped us to attend this seminar...

RELIGIOUS & FAMILY APOSTOLATE

"Building better families" Realizing the importance of this grace filled mission for the families we were happy to welcome 1 priest, 23 sisters from different congregation for this special training programme for the religious......

NBCLC Day 2020

The 5th February 2020 was a memorable day at NBCLC, as the Director, the staff of NBCLC joined together to thank the Lord for his blessing on NBCLC during the past 53 years. It was a happy occasion to come together and recall the vibrant activities of the Centre...

Tamil Seminar from 11th to 17th January 2020

Training of Lay Leaders in the Church has been an important aspect of the mission of NBCLC from its very inception. Twenty five participants were present for the lay leadership ...

Inter - Novitiate Meet

From 2nd to 4th of January. NBCLC organised the Inter- Novitiate Meet for Novices. NBCLC campus throbbed with vitality and enthusiasm as 80 young novices belonging to different congregation gathered together...

Indian Contemplative Retreat from 17th to 24th November 2019

We have started our Indian Contemplative Retreat at N.B.C.L.C. Bangalore from 17th to 24th Nov 2019. About 25 participants were profited from this retreat from all over India and abroad too...

Lay Leadership Seminar in Marathi ( 31st Oct to 8th Nov 2019)

There were 38 participants including the resource persons, Fr.Anil was the programme organizer along with other colleagues. The theme of the programme was to become the “Christian Leaders for His people”...

Mission Retreat from 5th Oct to 10th Oct 2019

We have started our Mission retreat at N.B.C.L.C. Bangalore from 5th Oct to 10th Oct 2019. About 3 priests and 38 sisters from 2 different congregations participated in the retreat. We were warmly...

RESEARCH SEMINAR ON BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION IN INDIA

Research seminar on Biblical Interpretation in India was the fruit of the coming together of four institutions, CCBI Commission for Bible, NBCLC, CBAI and TPI, involved in the task of Biblical interpretation in India...

WALKING WITH THE WORD

On 2nd September, 58 participants from different parts of the country arrived in NBCLC. After two weeks we were happy to welcome three more sisters from Uganda...

Retreat-Cum Seminar on Eco-Spirituality

The programme was guided by Fr. Rappai Poothokaren SJ. He led the participants to open their hearts and minds to the nature enlightened and inspired...

Counselling Skills

We have started our counselling course for Religions at N.B.C.L.C. Bangalore from 22.07.2019 to 29.07.2019. About 31 women religious and 5 priests came from...

Seminar for Religious Superiors & Formators (Batch 1 & Batch II)

On 13th July and 31st July we were warmly welcomed by our director Rev.Fr.Sagaya John and his team. It was a great joy for all of us to attend the course...

21st Colloquium Of Bishops & Theologians In India

The 21st Colloquium of the Bishops and Theologians in India held at the NBCLC, Bangalore, from July 4-5, 2019, focused on the theme: "The Gift of Priestly...