Bridge of Hope in Lucknow Diocese held an awareness rally on World AIDS Day, 1st December. Minor Seminary students, Bridge of Hope children and diocesan staff took part in the rally. All of them wore red ribbons and carried placards with them. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the city was the chief guest of the meeting
On the 66th Independence Day, 15th August, a team of Minor Seminary students from Believers Church Siliguri Diocese cleaned a hospital. Sixty students actively took part in the cleaning program. The hospital was crowded, with some patients lying on the floor because of the lack of beds. The students cleaned the hospital wards and toilets.