Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Mumbai Churches Recognized for Environmental Efforts with 'Green Parishes' Awards
Churches in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai were given awards for being eco-friendly.
The awards were handed out at an event near Kalyan where people planted trees.
The event was to help the community understand how important it is to care for the environment.
The churches are doing things like recycling waste and using solar power.
They got certificates to show how good they are at helping the planet.
Churches from Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai received 'green parishes' awards for environmental efforts.
The 'Green Blessing' event was held near Kalyan at the Tabor Divine Retreat Ashram.
The event promoted ecological awareness and sustainable practices in the community.
Churches are incorporating activities like waste recycling and solar power.
Certificates of appreciation were given to participating units.
- Who
- Churches from Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.
- What
- Churches were awarded for their environmental efforts.
- When
- The awards ceremony was held on Sunday.
- Where
- The event was held at the Tabor Divine Retreat Ashram, near Kalyan.
- Why
- To promote ecological awareness and sustainable practices.
- Event Name
- 'Green Blessing' Drive and Award Ceremony
- Location
- Tabor Divine Retreat Ashram, Kalyan
- Organizers
- Bombay Catholic Sabha and Thane Citizens Foundation
- Activities
- Tree planting, awards for eco-friendly initiatives
- Initiatives
- Waste recycling, solar panel use