THE RESURRECTION CHURCH

Virar East

Historical Overview of The Resurrection Church, Virar

The community began on December 26, 1976, when Rev. Peter Almeida celebrated the first Holy Eucharist at the Pereira Building in Virar East. Triggered by a house blessing during the Christmas season, this event led to the formation of the Catholic Association of Virar. As a growing influx of cosmopolitan, English-speaking families relocated from Mumbai for affordable housing, the community expanded from 80 families to over 700 individuals, prompting the transition to bilingual services in English and Marathi. In May 1993, pastoral care was handed over to the Salesians of Don Bosco, who began purchasing fragmented plots of land for a permanent church. The Salesians established a permanent presence in 1997 with the opening of "Don Bosco Bhavan" in Virar West, which served as a residence and prayer hall, and reorganized the community into 18 Small Christian Communities to handle the rapid growth.

The Vision Statement

Our Vision is to build an inclusive Community in line with the teachings of Christ, where people are free from any discrimination and there is equal opportunity for all to grow, be happy and to live life to its fullest with dignity.

The Mission Statement

Our Mission is to preach the good news and move towards building an equalitarian community through our efforts of educating our community about our mission justice, partnering with our local churches and communities, providing leadership and working earnestly towards establishing the Lord's Kingdom here on earth.

Parish Notices

Sunday 09 August 2026

Mass Timings

Prayer of the Faithful

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Daily Mass Readings

Important Parish Information

Marriage Preparation Courses 2026

Funeral Services

Parish News & Events

Resurrection Church celebrates Feast of St John Mary Vianney

Resurrection Church, Virar East, celebrated the feast of St John Mary Vianney, the Patron Saint of Priests, with deep faith, gratitude and enthusiastic participation from parishioners on Sunday, August 2. The day-long celebrations brought together priests, religious, youth, children and families in thanksgiving for the gift of the priesthood. The celebration began with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at 8.00 a.m., which was prayerfully animated by the parish youth.

Don Bosco – AVSAR: Empowering Through Opportunity

On the auspicious occasion of the feast of St. John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of priests, the Resurrection Church Virar East celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of the DB Avsar Office on 2nd August 2026. Following the 8:00 AM Mass, the church community gathered to witness this momentous event, which aims to empower individuals in their career journeys.

Inauguration of the Social Media Platforms of Resurrection Church, Virar

A significant milestone in the journey of Resurrection Church Parish, Virar East, was marked on July 26, 2026 with the inauguration of the parish's official digital platforms during the 8 a.m. Holy Mass. The occasion, celebrated on the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, witnessed the launch of the parish website and its official social media platforms, ushering the parish into a new era of evangelization and communication.

Celebrating Achievements at Resurrection Church, Virar East

On the morning of July 12, 2026, Resurrection Church in Virar East was filled with joy and excitement as the community gathered for the 8 a.m. Mass. This special day was dedicated to celebrating the hard work of students who had just completed their studies in Standard X and XII. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) took this opportunity to honor these young achievers, making it a memorable occasion for everyone involved.