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Christian Group Petitions Charity Commissioner for Clarity on Mumbai Church Property Sales

Published: June 06, 2026 | Category: Real Estate Mumbai
Christian Group Petitions Charity Commissioner for Clarity on Mumbai Church Property Sales

Mumbai: A Christian community organisation has petitioned the Charity Commissioner and senior police authorities, seeking clarity regarding at least three public notices published between 2023 and 2026 advertising the sale of properties belonging to different offices of the Roman Catholic Church in Mumbai.

Advocate Joaquim Fernandes Lodges Legal Notices on Behalf of Association of Concerned Christians Acting on behalf of Melwyn Fernandes, Founder and Secretary of The Association of Concerned Christians, High Court advocate Joaquim Fernandes has lodged legal notices demanding transparency over three specific prime real-estate parcels allegedly linked to the Archdiocese of Bombay and the Society of Jesus.

These include a 2,533-square-foot property belonging to St Stephen's Church, the 2.16-acre Retreat House in Bandra West, and the sea-facing Clergy Home land in Bandra.

Three Prime Properties Include St Stephen's Church The Society of Jesus spokesperson, Father Frazer Mascarenhas, has denied that the Retreat House land was on the market and said that his office is investigating the source of the notice announcing its sale. In the case of St Stephen's Church, the church had earlier clarified that the notice was issued for the redevelopment of a residential property on K. Jagmohandas Marg (Nepean Sea Road) owned by the church trust, and not for the church itself. The Archdiocese of Bombay said that an error in the public notice had caused the misunderstanding.

The petitioner has requested the Charity Commissioner to clarify whether any formal applications or sanctions were granted for these sales under public trust regulations. The community organisation argues that these institutional properties hold immense sentimental and material value for local Catholics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the main concern of the Christian community organization?
The main concern is the lack of transparency regarding the sale of three prime church properties in Mumbai, including St Stephen's Church, the Retreat House in Bandra West, and the sea-facing Clergy Home land in Bandra.
2. Who is the advocate representing the Association of Concerned Christians?
The advocate representing the Association of Concerned Christians is High Court advocate Joaquim Fernandes.
3. What was the response from the Society of Jesus regarding the Retreat House sale?
The Society of Jesus spokesperson, Father Frazer Mascarenhas, denied that the Retreat House land was on the market and said that his office is investigating the source of the notice announcing its sale.
4. What clarification did St Stephen's Church provide about the public notice?
St Stephen's Church clarified that the notice was issued for the redevelopment of a residential property on K. Jagmohandas Marg (Nepean Sea Road) owned by the church trust, and not for the church itself.
5. What action has the petitioner requested from the Charity Commissioner?
The petitioner has requested the Charity Commissioner to clarify whether any formal applications or sanctions were granted for the sale of these properties under public trust regulations.