Level 1
CHARIS
International service established by the Holy See
Our Story
From BCCRS to a Service of Communion
Half a century of the Holy Spirit at work in Bangalore.
History
A journey of renewal
- 1967
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal begins at a retreat at Duquesne University, USA.
- 1972
The Renewal reaches India, taking root in major cities.
- 1977
The first National Service Team is formed, with Fr. Fio Mascarenhas SJ as Chairman.
- 1988
The National Charismatic Office moves to Bangalore, making the city a heart of the Renewal in India.
- BCCRS era
Bangalore Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services coordinates prayer groups, conventions and vigils for decades.
- 2018
Pope Francis establishes CHARIS, one international service for the whole Renewal.
- Today
BCCRS is renamed the Bangalore Service of Communion, serving in communion with CHARIS.
Structure
One body, many members
Level 2
CNSC
CHARIS National Service of Communion — India
Level 3
KRSC
Karnataka Regional Service of Communion
Level 4
BSC
Bangalore Service of Communion — Archdiocese of Bangalore
The BSC serves under the pastoral guidance of the Archbishop of Bangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, who has encouraged the Renewal and celebrated Mass at its major gatherings.
What guides us
Sacraments first
Every vigil, retreat and gathering leads to the Holy Eucharist, with Confession available.
Faithful to the Church
We work under the Archbishop of Bangalore and in harmony with Church teaching.
Unity in diversity
Many languages and cultures, one family of faith.