OFFICIAL - Prayer for Peace, Protection and Communal Harmony

August 21, 2025

To, All Parish Priests, Priests-in-charge and teams, Religious Men and Women of the Archdiocese of Bombay

Dear Fathers, Brothers and Sisters,

In the light of the news that the Government of Maharashtra plans to introduce the Freedom of Religion Bill in the State, I am sending you a Prayer for Peace, Protection and Communal Harmony which is to be prayed at all Masses on Sunday as well as in Religious Communities. Our SCCs, Associations and Families are urged to recite this prayer.

This prayer will be made available on the Archdiocesan website (downloadable PDF below). Information about printed copies of the prayer will also be available on the Archdiocesan website shortly.

Prayer for Peace, Protection, and Communal Harmony in India PDF.pdf

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We believe in the power of prayer and trust that the Lord will hear us.

With prayers and best wishes,

Yours sincerely in Christ,

✠ John Rodrigues Archbishops of Bombay