The term Holistic Health or Holistic Healing comes from the word whole, meaning complete. There is no one universal definition for Holistic Health, but there seems to be a common thread that runs through all of the definitions of Holistic Health. That is, to look at the self from a whole (holistic) perspective and to understand the mind, body and spirit connection and the importance of balancing all aspects.
Health Promotion Trust (HPT), together with the Catholic Mental Health Ministry (CMHM), Bangalore, is organising a one-day workshop on Compassion in Action: Our Response to Mental Health on Friday, October 2, 2026 (Public Holiday), from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Salvation Seva Kendra Hall (2nd Floor), c/o Salvation Church, Dadar West.
The workshop aims to foster a greater understanding of mental health concerns and encourage compassionate, informed, and faith-based responses within our communities. The programme will be graced by Archbishop John Rodrigues as the Chief Guest and Fr Santosh Dias, Secretary, CBCI Office for Healthcare, Bangalore, as the Guest of Honour. The programme will also include the celebration of Holy Mass by Archbishop John Rodrigues. A free copy of the Ministry resource will be provided to all participants.
Registration and Enquiries: Ms Sharon Rodrigues 97690 21696/96190 01142. Email: healthpromotiontrust @gmail.com. Registration deadline: September 25, 2026. Contribution: ₹200 only, inclusive of breakfast and lunch.
As this ministry will be particularly useful for priests and religious, they are encouraged to participate. We look forward to your participation in this meaningful initiative to promote greater awareness, compassion, and care for mental health within our communities.
Fr Rocky Banz, Director (HPT)
(Archdiocese of Bombay)
We welcome you to visit HPT’s Naturopathy Residential Wellness Centre at the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Nun’s Hill, Khandala. HPT has initiated this life-enhancing enterprise in collaboration with the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) Pune, AYUSH Ministry – Govt of India
Please call on 9619001142 (cell) for registration information or email us at: hptkhandala@gmail.com
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For Donations, Registrations and Camp Fees, the NEFT bank details for online payments are as follows:
Name of the Account holder :- Health Promotion Trust
Bank :- State Bank of India, Juhu Vile Parle
IFSC Code:- SBIN0005349
Account Number:- 41273816817
PAN: AAATH1939F
Administrative Office:
St. Joseph's Church
Juhu Church Road, Juhu
Mumbai 400049. INDIA
HPT Office Contact :- 9619001142 (9am to 5pm)
Health Camp held at Kolad,Raigad on 25th August 2026 for Single Women
On 9 August 2026, on the occasion of International Indigenous Day (Vishwa Adivasi Divas), Health Promotion Trust (HPT), at the invitation of Sr. Neerja Maguluri, Coordinator, was privileged to address a gathering of nearly 200 migrant Adivasi community members at Good Shepherd Convent, Four Bungalows, Andheri West. The gathering provided an opportunity for the community to come together to commemorate the day and celebrate their rich cultural identity, heritage, and traditions, while strengthening a sense of belonging and pride in their indigenous roots.
A Preventive Medical Camp was conducted for 28 Health Promotion Trust (HPT) Health Workers on 11 August 2026, in collaboration with the Holy Spirit Diagnostic Centre, Mangaon, Raigad District. The camp was organized with the objective of promoting the importance of timely and regular health check-ups as a precautionary measure for maintaining good health. It aimed to encourage health workers to take greater responsibility for their own health and to understand the importance of early detection, timely intervention, and appropriate management of potential health concerns.
On 28th March 2026, Mrs.Sharon Rodrigues Health Promotion Trust, Programme Coordinator was invited for the Women’s Day celebration organised by Seva Kendra Nagathone and Snehavardhini Roha, Raigad at their respective Centres to address women on ‘Child Safety and Protection Measures’ with special reference to the POCSO Act 2012.
Barefoot Health Workers counselling program organised on 7th March 2026, by Health Promotion Trust. Programme was attended by 40 participants represented from various parishes of Bombay Archdiocese. Sessions was facilitated by Rev.Fr.Ashwin Castellion Assistant Director of Snehalaya Centre.
The definition of holistic health is simple and inclusive. It is your overall state of wellness on all levels of your being: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. It covers the health of your entire being and extends to your resources, environment and relationships.
The World Health Organization’s definition on Health is ‘A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ Sustainable approaches towards health development must be holistic taking into account all the factors that influence health. The millennium development goals for health, the targets and the indicators are also to be looked at.