May 16-19,2019; Mario Joseph and Gigi Mario led 23rd batch PHILOKALIA Residential Retreat at MCBS centre, Kalady, Kerala. This is a new initiative of Mario Joseph to train faithful in the teaching of the Word of God and Church. 22 batches he led in Malayalam language. 23rd batch was in English language. Catholic Charismatic Preacher Fr Franklin D'Souza is the part of his team as its spiritual director.