New OCD Community Established at Grace Villa, Pune
The Discalced Carmelite Fathers have established a new community named Grace Villa, located in Kalas Vishrantwadi, Pune. The community comprises Fr. Lancy Mendonca, Fr. Roshan Dsouza, and Fr. Vishan Monis.

The community was officially formed on 13th June 2025, marking the arrival of the fathers with a reading of the Patents, formally establishing their mission and presence in the area.

On 15th June, the fathers were invited by St. Chavara Syro-Malabar Church to participate in the Holy Mass. During the celebration, Fr. Lancy preached the homily in English, Fr. Roshan welcomed the catechism children for the new academic year, and Fr. Vishan conducted an orientation seminar for their parents, fostering a strong spiritual and educational foundation for the parish youth.

The community received a visit from Fr. Provincial on 10th July. During his visit, he celebrated the Eucharist with the community members and blessed and installed the Tabernacle in the temporary chapel of the community. This marked a significant spiritual milestone for the new foundation.

Fr. Provincial, along with the community fathers, also made fraternal visits to:
• Fr. Paul Anthony, parish priest of Resurrection Parish
• Fr. Roque Alphonso, Administrator of the Diocese of Pune
• The Cloistered Carmel Sisters, where they also celebrated the Eucharist
• Fr. Marlon’s sister and brother-in-law, extending familial and pastoral connections

On the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the fathers celebrated the Eucharist once again at the Cloistered Carmel. Fr. Vishan was the main celebrant, Fr. Roshan delivered the homily, and Fr. Lancy concluded by thanking the congregation on behalf of the Mother Prioress. He also took the opportunity to invite the faithful to consider joining the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS).

This newly formed community of Grace Villa is already actively engaging in liturgical, pastoral, and spiritual ministries, and is poised to contribute meaningfully to the Carmelite mission in Pune.