By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, Dec 5, 2023: A Sunday ministry started by some Claretian seminarians 35 years ago guided by a priest has become a movement that gives hope to thousands on the periphery. The ministry later named as the “Hope Society” celebrated its 35 years of service at theContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 4, 2023: The Syro-Malabar Church on December 4 joined those mourning the death of Christy Fernandez, a former secretary of the Indian president. Fernandez died at 12.20 am on December 4 in the Lisie Hospital in Kochi, Kerala. He was 73. He was admittedContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Raikia, Dec 1, 2023: The Daughters of Charity congregation has celebrated the platinum Jubilee of its presence in Odisha state’s Kandhamal. “Hundreds of students have built their future through St. Catherine’s Schools at Raikia,” managed by the congregation, said Archbishop John Barwa of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar in his homilyContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Nov 30, 2023: Pope Francis on November 30 appointed bishops for four Latin rite dioceses in India. Auxiliary Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas of Ranchi, who served as the apostolic administrator of Daltonganj is appointed as the bishop of that diocese in the eastern Indian stateContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dehradun, Nov 28, 2023: Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 28 led the nation to rejoice over the evacuation of 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi after 17 days. “I am relieved and happy to learn that allContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Barasat, Nov 28, 2023: Catholic nuns working against human trafficking in various parts of India have pledged to live the values of the Indian Constitution and continue their mission with renewed vigor. Around 170 nuns from 80 women religious congregations gathered November 24-26 at Proggaloy, Barasat,Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Nov 26, 2023: The Catholic bishops of India have greeted the Sikh community on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of their religion. “This sacred day holds immense significance, not only for the Sikh community but for all of humanity, emphasizing the universalContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Nov 25, 2023: Archbishop Andrews Thazhath of Trichur, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, on November 25 urged Christians in the country to pray for those trapped in a tunnel for two weeks. “As a community bound by faith and compassion, letContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Daringbadi, Nov 23, 2023: Four survivors of the Kandhamal anti-Christian violence were ordained priests, a month after the Vatican granted permission to start the beatification process of 35 martyrs About 5,000 people attended the November 23 ceremonies at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Parish, Dairingbadi under Cuttack-BhubaneswarContinue Reading
By Elvis Fernandes, Nirmala Carvalho New Delhi, Nov 21, 2023: Devotees flocked to shrines dedicated to Venerable Agnelo in various places in India on his 96th death anniversary. “Venerable Agnelo is an inspiration for Catholics in their journey of faith,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, president of the ConferenceContinue Reading