2. World regions of 2014

3. Statistics of US religions

4. The Colors of Cuddapah Building vibrant Catholic Communities in India

5. Introducing India One third the size of the USA Three times as many people 80% Hindu, 13% Muslim, 2% Christianity

6. Andhra Pradesh is not on the “Tourist route”

7. Caddapah: The Arizona of India

8. Beautiful but rugged

9. Ancient land/ancient ways

10. The Diocese: equal in size to Maryland 150 priests 350 sisters 56 parishes 475 mission stations 84 schools 2 industrial training centers 3 junior/vocational colleges 1 degree college 13 student boarding homes 12 hospitals/5 dispensaries/1 leprosarium 1 home for the aged

11. Three Apostolates Pastoral Apostolate Education Of Orphans Care of Physically Challenged Empowerment of Men and Women

12. 1. Pastoral Apostolate Mission Diocese of Caddapah- 1977 Parish level- 1 or 2 priests for main station plus 10 substations Animate people in faith and social and economic development

13. 2. Education Activities Vital role in socio-economic development of people Stepping stone for success in future 2500 students: boys and girls Diocese pays 250 teachers salaries Free meals and lodging included

14. 3. Empowerment of Men and Women Apostolate Development of India lies in development of Rural sector 40% live below poverty line Majority poor deprived of basic living conditions: safe water, housing, sanitation and healthcare Church committed to improving living standards

15. Main Concerns Women empowerment Child development Healthcare access for elderly Lepers, Disabled, HIV patients

16. Influences on Daily Life Few industries Tenant farming Subsistence level agriculture Drought conditions/limited water Dispersed population/limited transportation means limited access Political minority Caste system

17. The Orphanage in India

18. The School with 1500 in attendance

19. A typical Class room Setting

21. Lunch time

22. What’s for Lunch? Rice, Egg & Lintel Soup.

23. School for the Hearing Impaired

24. Happy but cannot hear

26. Parish life 80,000 Catholics Huge attendance Strong faith Hope for future Dignity Solidarity/identity

28. 2. Administering the Sacraments Churches are in towns –Easily accessible –Small for crowds –Central meeting halls –Visible statements of Faith

29. Mission Stations Stations are small clusters of Catholic families Remote from town Dependent on public transportation

30. Three Key Challenges 1. Reaching the people 2.Administering the sacraments 3.Educating the children

31. Providing Chapels Many stations have no place to worship Thatched roof/mud huts built by locals are temporary structures Faith needs to be practiced to grow

32. Building Chapels in Stations

33. Cost/benefit of Chapels 800 to 1,000 sq. ft concrete block buildings Cost $10,000 US $8-$10/sq ft. US Provides place for mass, sacraments, meetings, faith formation Increases self- esteem of villagers, community bonds, visibility of faith

36. Charismatic Retreat

37. Christmas Celebration an out door mass

38. Thank you and God bless you