By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec. 13, 2018: Christianity is as Indian a religion as those that originated in the country, says former President Pranab Kumar Mukherjee. “Indigenization, adaptation and respect of local customs and traditions have made Christianity as Indian a religion as the ones that originated in itsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 13, 2018: Mystery surrounds the death of a priest of the Trivandrum Syro-Malankara archdiocese. The police suspect it to be suicide case, but the priest’s parishioner’s allege foul play, newsatindia.com, a local news portal reported on December 13. The body of Father Albin VargheseContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec. 12, 2018: Pope Francis on December 12 accepted the resignation of Bishop Addagatla Innayya Chinna of Srikakulam, a diocese in Andhra Pradesh state. A press note from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India thanked Bishop Innaya for his dedicated services to the ChurchContinue Reading
New Delhi, Dec 10, 2018: Pope Francis on December 10 accepted the resignation of Bishop Prasad Gallela of Cuddapah from the pastoral care of the diocese. Bishop Gallela was facing a criminal complaint for allegedly misappropriating diocesan funds to lead a luxurious life with his alleged wife and son. TheContinue Reading
By Santosh Digal Abu Dhabi: Dec. 10, 2018: Pope Francis’ first ever visit to the Arabian Peninsula is a key to the dialogue between Muslims and Christians, says Bishop Paul Hinder of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia. “We welcome the Pope with open hearts and pray with Saint FrancisContinue Reading
By Felix Anthony New Delhi, Dec. 9, 2018: A Catholic bishop from northeastern India was on December 9 conferred the eighth International Human Rights Award for his contribution to the field of education and healthcare. Salesian Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao in Arunachal Pradesh was among a host of peopleContinue Reading
By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, December 6, 2018: A Catholic bishop and major superiors of some religious congregations, who attended a seven-day unique spiritual exercise, say they have found new meaning in their mission and life. “The Christo Centric Leadership Retreat was very enlightening for me and this experience will definitelyContinue Reading
By S. Babu Chinnappan New Delhi, Dec. 4, 2018: Demonstration with Dalit drums, folk songs and music was held on December 4 in New Delhi demanding justice of Christians and Muslims of Dalit origin. “If you don’t listen to our voices at least listen to our drums,” said Bishop TheodoreContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec. 3, 2018: Pope Francis on Dec. 3 appointed Bishop Elias Gonsalves as the new archbishop of Nagpur. This was announced at noon in Rome and its corresponding time in India, according to a press release from the headquarters of the Catholic Bishops’ ConferenceContinue Reading
Justice Kurian Joseph’s advice to colleagues: “When you smile others also smile”
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