Parish Ministry


Catholic Church, Rewari, Haryana

The church was established in the year 1864 by the British, for the Employees of Railways in Rewari, Haryana. The church is in the premises of the Railway Colony.The pastoral Visit to this Parish was on 13 January 2008.

The Parishioners, Br. Lawrence K George OFMCap, parish priest and F M M sisters of Deepti Ashram, Rewari received Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Concessao, Archbishop of Delhi. Mr. Sushil Prabhath Shah, Parish Pastoral Council Secretary, welcomed him and Mr. A. David, Vice-President of the Parish Pastoral Council garlanded him marking cordial welcome to their Shepherd. Solemn Holy Mass was celebrated in which. Br. Joseph Joyson OFMCap, Guardian of Navjyoti Capuchin Ashram, Bawal and Br. Lawrence K George OFMCap, parish priest of Rewari concelebrated with the Archbishop.

The Shepherd addressed his sheepfold. His visit rejuvenated the spirits of the parishioners. The grateful faithful expressed their joy and contentment at their fresh achievements with the arrival of the present Parish Priest.

Achievements:

  • Parish Pastoral Council was formed for the first time in the history of the parish
  • Small Christian Community (S C C) was established
  • Friday Mass at the Parish Church
  • Holy Rosary before every Holy Mass

The parish priest thanked and congratulated all members of the parish for taking the lead in all parish activities.This Parish is taken care of by the Capuchins of the Prem Jyoti Custody, Delhi, since 2005. Br. Reynolds was the first Capuchin priest who served this parish. Br. Lawrence Capuchin has been serving as Parish Priest here since 17 December 2007.