Dr. Mrunali Ashish Macwan received a Gujarat Business Icon Award 2025.
My nephew’s wife Dr. Mrunali Ashish Macwan the Principal/CEO of Global Discovery School-Sevasi, received the Gujarat Business Icon Awards 2025 in the category of best CBSE School for Holistic Student Development. She received the award from the elegant and talented Bollywood actress Amrita Raoand the dynamic founder of Prime Tycoon Media Mr. Nilesh Sabe on April 13, 2025 during the award ceremony held at The Fern Residency Hotel, Ahmedabad- Gujarat. The event was organized by Prime Tycoon Media.
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ગુજરાત બીઝનેસ આઈકોન એવોર્ડ 2025 નું શ્રેષ્ઠ આયોજન….
ગુજરાત બિઝનેસ આઇકોન એવોર્ડ 2025 નું અમદાવાદ ખાતે એક સુંદર મજાનું આયોજન કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું. આ આખાએ કાર્યક્રમ નિલેશભાઈ એ પોતાના હસ્તે તૈયાર કર્યો હતો, અને પ્રાઈમ ટાઈકોન મીડિયા ના લેબલ થી આયોજન કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો. આ વિશિષ્ટ પ્રકારનું કામ તેઓ હંમેશા કરતા હોય છે. આશરે 70 બિઝનેસ કરતા લોકોનો સમાવેશ આ કાર્યક્રમમાં કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો, જેમાંથી આશરે 50 લોકોને તેઓના શ્રેષ્ઠ કાર્ય માટે બોલીવુડ સ્ટાર અમૃતા રાવ ના હસ્તે સન્માનિત કરવામાં આવ્યા હતા. અને દરેક વ્યક્તિએ પોતાના બિઝનેસ નું વર્ણન કર્યું હતું, જે બિઝનેસના પોતાના કાર્ય વિષે જરૂરી માહિતી લોકો સુધી પહોંચાડી હતી, આ કાર્યક્રમનો મુખ્ય ઉદ્દેશ જ આ છે કે તમામ લોકોને એક છત નીચે આવરી લેવા અને પોતાના બિઝનેસની શ્રેષ્ઠ માહિતીથી લોકોને માહિતગાર કરવા જે એકબીજાના શેરિંગ કરવાથી એકબીજાનો બીજને આગળ વધવાનું શ્રેષ્ઠ માર્ગ મોકલો બને છે. આ સુંદર મજાનું કામ નિલેશભાઈ અમદાવાદમાં ઘણા સમયથી કરતા આવ્યા છે. આ કાર્યક્રમ સાથે જોડાયેલા તમામ વ્યક્તિને ખૂબ ખૂબ શુભેચ્છા.
ગ્લોબલ ડિસ્કવરી સ્કૂલ દ્વારા એક ભારત શ્રેષ્ઠ ભારત થીમ પર પ્રજાસત્તાક પર્વની ઉજવણી કરવામાં આવી
The 23-year-old is a 2024 graduate of Villanova University, a Catholic institution.
From left to right: Father Jeffrey Kirby, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church; Nalin Haley; and his parents, Nikki and Michael Haley (photo: Courtesy of Father Jeffrey Kirby/screenshot of X post)
Nalin Haley, the son of former U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley, was received into the Catholic Church on Palm Sunday.
“As parents, Michael and I always prayed that our children would have a faith and relationship with God,” Nikki Haley posted on social media Sunday.
“Today we were so proud to support Nalin in his faith journey as he was confirmed into the Catholic Church, completed RCIA, and received his first holy Communion,” she said of her son.
Nikki Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor, was born and raised in the Sikh faith but converted to Christianity after marrying her husband, Michael Haley, in 1996.
In a 2012 interview, Haley said she and her husband “chose Christianity because of the way we wanted to live our life and raise our children.” She was reportedly baptized in a Methodist church but has attended Baptist churches as well.
Nalin Haley, 23, is a 2024 graduate of Villanova University, a Catholic institution. In 2023 and 2024, he distinguished himself for his steadfast presence on the campaign trail and support for his mother. He is the younger of two Haley children. His sister, Rena, 26, is a pediatric nurse.
As his parents look on, Nalin Haley is received into the Catholic Church by Father Jeffrey Kirby at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Indian Land, South Carolina on April 13, 2025. | Photo courtesy of Father Jeffrey Kirby and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church/Facebook page
Father Kirby also posted on social media to celebrate Nalin Haley’s entrance into the Church, writing: “Congratulations to Wiliam Nalin Peter, who was received into the fullness of the Christian faith today! Welcome home, Nalin!”
The Vatican has detailed how to obtain plenary indulgences — removing temporal punishment for sin through Christ’s merits — during the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pilgrimages
National. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is the only nationally designated “Jubilee site” in the U.S. While there, participate in Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Stations of the Cross, the Rosary or Akathist, a penance service, or a celebration of the Word of God.
2. International. In Rome, visit St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major or St. Paul Outside the Walls. In the Holy Land, visit the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem), Basilica of the Nativity (Bethlehem) or Basilica of the Annunciation (Nazareth).
Close to Home. Visit any site designated for Jubilee pilgrimages by the local bishop.
Eucharistic Visits
Pilgrimage Sites. At any site listed above, spend time in Eucharistic adoration, concluding with the Our Father, a Profession of Faith, and prayers to Mary.
Italy. Do the same at any of six other churches in Rome (Santa Croce, San Lorenzo, San Sebastiano, Divino Amore, Santo Spirito in Sassia, Tre Fontane), the “Iter Europaeum” route (28 churches connected to European nations), the “Patronesses and Doctors” route (seven churches dedicated to female saints), the Roman Catacombs, or five churches outside Rome (St. Francis and the Portiuncula in Assisi, St. Anthony in Padua, Our Lady of Loreto, Our Lady of Pompei).
Close to Home. Do the same at any church designated by a local bishop, or any basilica, cathedral or shrine (Marian, national or international) worldwide.
Pilgrimages in Spirit
Those impeded by “serious reasons” — cloistered religious, the elderly, the sick, prisoners, caregivers — can get the indulgence by uniting spiritually with pilgrims, especially through EWTN or other media, and reciting an Our Father and Creed, “offering up their sufferings or the hardships of their lives.”
Works of Mercy and Penance
Formation. Participate in a study on the Vatican II documents or the Catechism, held in a church or other suitable place, “according to the mind of the Holy Father.”
Visits. Spend time with those in need — the sick, prisoners, lonely elderly, the disabled — “making a pilgrimage to Christ present in them.”
Fasting and Abstinence. In a spirit of penance, give up “futile distractions” (real or online) and “superfluous consumption” (through fasting, abstinence or almsgiving) for at least one day.
Defend Life and Volunteer. Support efforts defending life at all stages or helping abandoned children, struggling youth, the needy, lonely elderly or migrants. Do acts of community service.
Blessing. Receive the “papal blessing” from your bishop.
Diocese of Metuchen: Jubilee 2025, Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Nat. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Jubilee 2025, Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Nat. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Diocese of Metuchen will be hosting a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C., Sept. 20 in celebration of Jubilee 2025, and in anticipation of the 45th anniversary of the Diocese in 2026.
Please join Bishop James F. Checchio and hundreds of other parishioners this fall as we celebrate the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of Our Lord so that, in the Holy Father’s words, we may “fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
For those unable to travel to Washington for the Diocesan Pilgrimage, please know that Bishop Checchio, in accordance with the directives of the Holy See, has designated the following sites as sacred places in the Diocese of Metuchen where the faithful may obtain a Jubilee indulgence:
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Mumbai, January 25, 2025: His Holiness Pope Francis has officially accepted the resignation of His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay. Originally submitted five years ago, Cardinal Gracias’ resignation was recently reaffirmed and received final approval earlier this evening at 4:30 PM in Rome.
Following this, Bishop John Rodrigues, who was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay on November 30, now formally assumes office as the Archbishop of Bombay. His installation as Coadjutor Bishop took place during a Eucharistic celebration at the Cathedral on Thursday, January 23, 2025. As Coadjutor Bishop, Archbishop Rodrigues immediately succeeds Cardinal Gracias in leading the Archdiocese.
Archbishop John Rodrigues now serves as the Head of the Church in Bombay and the Metropolitan Head of the Bombay Ecclesiastical Province. The faithful, clergy, religious, and people of goodwill welcome him with great joy, recognizing his deep knowledge, competence, experience, and holiness of life. This significant transition marks a moment of gratitude and hope for the Archdiocese as it embraces new leadership.
In a video message released earlier today, Cardinal Gracias expressed heartfelt gratitude to all his collaborators in the Archdiocese, including bishops, priests, religious, the laity, and the citizens of Mumbai. He offered special thanks to the presbyterium of the Archdiocese for their unwavering dedication and support throughout his tenure. Acknowledging the Holy Father’s paternal care and God’s protection, Cardinal Gracias gave thanks for the grace and guidance he experienced as the shepherd of the Church in Bombay.
The Archdiocese of Bombay deeply acknowledges the remarkable contributions of Cardinal Gracias, whose visionary leadership has left an indelible legacy in the local Church, the National Church in India, and the universal Church. Speaking of his predecessor, Archbishop John Rodrigues said, “Cardinal Oswald Gracias was a giant of a man, and now as his successor I have mighty big shoes to fill.”
To formally welcome Archbishop John Rodrigues, a Eucharistic celebration will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, at the Cathedral in the evening. The Archdiocese warmly invites priests, religious, and representatives of the laity to join this significant event as a sign of unity and prayerful support.
The Archdiocese assures Archbishop John Rodrigues of its continued prayers, affection, and cooperation as he takes on this vital role.
Fr. Nigel Barrett
Spokesperson
Archdiocese of Bombay
Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. president in the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. | Credit: SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York and Father Frank Mann of the Diocese of Brooklyn opened and closed the prayers of invocation and benediction, respectively, at the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Dolan kicked off the prayers of invocation and was followed by the Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late renowned American evangelist Billy Graham and current head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
In his prayer Dolan, who was also tapped to offer the invocation at Trump’s 2017 inauguration, called on Americans to pray that the incoming administration be guided by and aligned with the will of God and for the new president, especially, that he be instilled with wisdom.
“We, blessed citizens of this one nation under God, humbled by our claim that in God we trust, gather indeed this inauguration day to pray for our president Donald J. Trump, his family, his advisers, his Cabinet, his aspirations, his vice president,” Dolan prayed.
As the inauguration also fell on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the United States, Dolan also invoked the memory of the slain civil rights activist, stating: “Observing the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King, who warned: ‘Without God, our efforts turn to ashes.’”
Calling especially upon God for the gift of wisdom, Dolan prayed: “If wisdom, which comes from [God] be not with him, he shall be held with no esteem. Send wisdom from the heavens that she may be with him, that he may know your designs.”
“Please, God, bless America,” he concluded: “You are the God in whom we trust, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.”
Following Dolan, Graham centered his prayer on gratitude, saying: “We come to say thank you, O Lord our God! Father, when Donald Trump’s enemies thought he was down and out, you and you alone saved his life and raised him up with strength and power by your mighty hand.”
Graham prayed in particular for continued safety for Trump and his wife, Melania.
Notably, Graham also prayed for Vance, that he may stand beside Trump and “hold his arms up like Aaron held up the arms of Moses in the midst of battle.”
“We know that America can never be great again if we turn our backs on you,” he concluded. “We ask for your help. We pray all of this in the name of the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, your Son, my Savior, and our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
After Trump and Vance were sworn in, African-American Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and Rabbi Ari Berman offered two of the three prayers of benediction.
Referencing Trump’s near-assassination, Sewell centered his benediction on gratitude, declaring: “Heavenly Father, we are so grateful that you gave our 45th and now our 47th president a millimeter miracle.”
Also referencing Martin Luther King Jr., Sewell continued: “We pray that you use our president so that we will live in a nation where we will not be judged by the color of our skin but by the content of our character.”
Berman prayed that Trump and Vance would unite the nation “around our foundational biblical values of life and liberty of service, of sacrifice, and especially of faith and morality, which George Washington called the ‘indispensable supports of American prosperity.’”
“May our nation merit the fulfillment of Jeremiah’s blessing,” he stated, “that like a tree planted by water, we shall not cease to bear fruit; may all of humanity experience your love and your blessing, may it be thy will, and let us say amen.”
Lastly, Mann of the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, concluded the prayers of benediction, offering a particularly personal prayer for the new president, with whom he is personally acquainted.
“As our president and vice president embrace their newly appointed roles,” he said, “we humbly implore that your everlasting love and wisdom will envelop them and grant them the clarity of mind to navigate the challenges that lie ahead and the compassion to serve all citizens with fairness and integrity.”
Father Frank Mann of the Diocese of Brooklyn delivers a benediction as U.S. President Donald Trump and former U.S. President Joe Biden listen during Trump’s inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Credit: Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images
As CNA reported last week, Mann, who is a retired diocesan priest, originally struck up what the Tablet called an “unlikely friendship” with Trump after he came across the grave sites of Trump’s parents in a Queens cemetery.
“It was slightly overgrown,” Mann told the Tablet. “I thought this shouldn’t be. This is a historic site. So, I went and bought a weed whacker and some decorations and fixed up the plot.” The priest then sent a photo of the graves to the president.
When Trump learned of the priest’s actions, he called Mann personally saying the two should meet up. They have continued to remain in contact since, with Trump reportedly seeking Mann’s advice on winning the Catholic vote in this past election.
Mann concluded his prayer by giving special thanks for Trump’s parents, Mary and Fred Trump.
“Without [them], this day would never be the miracle that has just begun,” he reflected. “From their place in heaven, may they shield their son from all harm by their loving protection and give him the strength to guide our nation along the path that will make America great again.”
Imam Husham Al-Husainy, who had previously been scheduled to offer a Muslim benediction at the ceremony, did not appear at the event. The Dearborn, Michigan-based Husainy had generated controversy for his past expressions regarding Hezbollah and Iran.
My nephew’s wife Dr. Mrunali Ashish Macwan the Principal/CEO of Global Discovery School-Sevasi, received the Gujarat Business Icon Awards 2025 in the category of best CBSE School for Holistic Student Development. She received the award from the elegant and talented Bollywood actress Amrita Rao and the dynamic founder of Prime Tycoon Media Mr. Nilesh Sabe on April 13, 2025 during the award ceremony held at The Fern Residency Hotel, Ahmedabad- Gujarat. The event was organized by Prime Tycoon Media.
