By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai: As Cardinal Oswald Gracias marks his 50th priestly anniversary, colleagues note that he is “gifted with intelligence, leadership qualities and altruistic nature.” Cardinal Gracias, the archbishop of Bombay and president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1970,Continue Reading

By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 31, 2020: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on August 31 expressed deep sadness over the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee earlier in the day. Mukherjee passed away after he developed a lung infection at New Delhi’s Army’s Research and ReferralContinue Reading

By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, July 12, 2020: Cardinal Oswald Gracias on July 12 expressed concern over seafarers stranded in various parts of the world because of the coronavirus pandemic and assured them the Church’s prayers for their safe return home. “I want to join you my dear seafarers whoContinue Reading