September 29th to October 4th, 2019; Fr Franklin D'Souza led the annual Clergy Retreat of the Diocese of Jabalpur. Retreat began on 29th evening at 5:30pm with Praise and Worship then adoration at 6pm. At 8:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza gave introductory talk. He led the retreat four days based on word of God.

Pastoral Centre Director Fr Somy Welcomed Fr Franklin D'Souza. Vicar General thanked Fr Franklin D'Souza. Bishop Gerald Almeida, Bishop of Jabalpur attended the Retreat. God led the retreat with great anointing. Retreat concluded on 4th noon. All the priests visited the clergy cemetery and prayed for the deceased Priests and religious of the Diocese.