To provide inputs for growth in choral music - sacred and otherwise among the youth.
To help youth understand and participate more fully in liturgical, cultural and other events through appropriate music.
To have youth from different parishes/schools/colleges and countries interact with each other on a musical, cultural, sociological and ideological level.
We belong to the Foederatio Internationalis Pueri Cantores (FIPC) founded in 1944 by Monsignor Fernand Maillet. It is approved by the Vatican and comes under the dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life. By enabling children to experience the joy of serving God through liturgical singing, we offer them a pathway of education in the faith and in the practice of human virtues. In short, we are actively engaged in the New Evangelization. And what better way to learn than through the medium of music!
The International Federation has 32 federations, in 24 countries and organises Congresses as well as workshops that aim at getting more young people excited and involved in their pursuit of Sacred music. They are the evangelists of tomorrow!
Pueri Cantores India was established in 2013 by Oswald Cardinal Gracias and we are very happy to see this fledgling organisation (tiny as a mustard seed), grow and bear fruit under the leadership of our musical team and our ecclesiastical advisor.
This is a festival for all young people, actively immersed in choral singing, and in faith, understood through sacred music. For the last 20 years we have actively involved hundreds of young people from across the city, offering them free training and a deeper appreciation of Sacred Choral Music.
Bringing a spirit of togetherness and staying connected has always been the essence of our festival. Music brings us together, making everything more magical. Its universality brings in a sense of belonging and assurance that YOUR voice is still one of the others. It is a lot of hard work to bring young people back together but nevertheless rewarding. 2023 is the second year since we resumed ‘in person’ meetings and celebrations after the pandemic. We are excited to have our festival in St. Theresa’s Church, Bandra for the first time.
Our festival, created for the community, is only made possible through YOUR support. A small monetary donation from you helps us put together the festival for our little singers. A live ensemble of musicians and the sound and lights bring the festival to life. Taking care of the hospitality for our participants and players requires funds.
We welcome every donation however small or large, by Fund Transfer, Cheque or Cash.
