sentences:  Retired bishops and other titular bishops, not ordinary members of the Conference, and residing in India, are honorary members of the Conference.As of February 2014, the CBCI had around 180 members and 59 honorary members and it serves 167 dioceses.The objectives of the CBCI are to facilitate coordinated study and discussion of questions affecting the Church, and adoption of a common policy and effective action in matters concerning the common interests of the Catholic Church in India.