By Matters India Reporter Panaji, June 4, 2022: A Catholic college in Goa marked the western Indian state’s 35th statehood day by launching a mangrove conservation project. Goa was made a state in India on May 30, 1987. St. Joseph Vaz College in Cortalim, 17 km south of the stateContinue Reading
By P R John Raichur, June 1, 2022: The diocese of Bellary in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has dedicated a new shrine to migrant laborers, especially those engaged in construction works. Bishop Henry D’Souza of Bellary on May 31 blessed and dedicated Infant Jesus Shrine in Raichur, aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 29, 2022: The Jesuits and their collaborators in India have launched a law-partnership firm to bring justice to the deprived and oppressed. “Our mission is to access justice with unimpeachable integrity and persistent competency, goal-oriented personal services in a network of professionals throughContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Indore, May 26, 2022: A feature film on Blessed Rani Maria Vattalil was premiered May 27 on Atmadarshan TV, a popular religious channel of the diocese of Indore, central India. Bishop Chacko Thottumarickal of Indore, who addressed the function in Indore, recalled Blessed Rani Maria’s struggleContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, May 25, 2022: Caritas India May 25 launched an App at a national conference on migration in Bengaluru, capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The App, Pravasi Bandhu, was jointly released by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore and Manjunath Gangadhara, additional labor commissionerContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, May 23, 2022: The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council on May 23 urged the government to deal firmly with extremist groups that spread hatred in the southern Indian state. “There are several warnings about the presence of certain extremist organizations in Kerala society and the needContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Agartala, May 23, 2022: The Tripura government has honored a 65 year old Catholic nun for women empowerment initiatives when the northeastern Indian state celebrated the 75th anniversary of Indian independence. Our Lady of Missions Sister Judith Shadap from Meghalaya was nominated for the award byContinue Reading
New Delhi, May 20, 2022: The latest State of Inequality in India Report indicates a vast income distribution disparity in the country. The report prepared by Economic Advisory Council to the prime minister shows the need to address gaps to help the country achieve social progress and shared prosperity. IndiaContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 20, 2022: The first Malayalam film scripted by a Catholic priest on May 20 hit theaters across the southern Indian state of Kerala. Initial reports indicate that film buffs have enthusiastically received “Varayan” (Striped or Tiger), a thriller story of a Catholic priestContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Guwahati, May 18, 2022: Nine people have been killed and more than 660,000 people affected by floods in Assam’s 27 districts. More than 48,000 people have been shifted to 248 relief camps. More than 100,000 people have been affected in Hojai and Cachar, the worst-hit districts.Continue Reading