The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Commission for Bible hosted its All India Bible Conference 2026 from January 20 to 22 at the prestigious Inigo Sadan campus in Pune. Themed “Innovative Pathways in Proclaiming the Word of God in India,” the three-day gathering brought together bishops, priests, religious, and lay leaders from across the country to explore creative and contemporary means of evangelisation. John 3:16 Mission Foundation was honoured to be represented at this landmark event by its founder and director, Mr. Piyush Pushkal.
A Platform for Visionaries
The conference was inaugurated in the presence of His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop Emeritus of Bombay, and chaired by Most Rev. Antonysamy Peter Abir, Chairman of the CCBI Commission for Bible. Distinguished speakers, theologians, and pastoral workers delivered sessions spanning the prophetic ministry of Scripture, Magisterium, catechesis, and ecumenical collaboration — all united by a call to embrace innovative pathways in making God’s Word alive for today’s India.
Among the highlights of Day 1 was an engaging panel discussion titled “Creative Pathways in Biblical Pastoral Ministry,” where thought leaders across media, healing ministry, digital outreach, and publishing gathered to share how they are bringing the Gospel to new audiences in a rapidly changing world.
John 3:16 Mission Foundation Takes the Stage
Mr. Piyush Pushkal, Founder and Director of John 3:16 Mission Foundation, Bengaluru, participated as a panellist representing the digital and lay apostolate dimension of biblical outreach. His session presented the inspiring story of how John 3:16 Mission Foundation is leveraging technology, Catholic teaching resources, and a spirit of mission to help ordinary believers grow deeper in their faith.
Mr. Pushkal outlined the Foundation’s commitment to making Catholic teaching accessible, engaging, and deeply personal for every believer. His talk resonated with the conference’s broader theme of finding new and innovative pathways to bring God’s Word to the people of India.
About the Conference
The All India Bible Conference 2026 was a landmark gathering of over 200 participants including bishops, priests, religious sisters, and laity from all regions of India. Over three days, twelve sessions covered themes ranging from prophetic ministry in Scripture and the role of the Magisterium, to lay biblical apostolate and ecumenical engagement. The conference concluded with an Action Plan and Final Statement aimed at guiding the Church’s biblical pastoral ministry in the years ahead.
