By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Jan 7, 2023: A Catholic priest was sent to judicial custody on January 7 on an alleged disappearance of 26 girls from a hostel managed by the Church in Bhopal district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Carmelite of Mary Immaculate FatherContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, Feb 26, 2022: A Carmelite of Mary Immaculate priest was on February 26 conferred the honorary title of Colonel Commandant by the federal Ministry of Defense. Father Abraham Mani Vettiankal, who serve as the vice chancellor of the Christ University in Bengaluru is the first IndianContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mannanam: As many as 56 newly ordained priests of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate Congregation (CMI) on January 4 celebrated thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph’s Monastery Church in Mannanam in Kerala’s Kottayam district where their founder’s remains are kept. Father Mathew Chandrankunnel, a member of theContinue Reading
By Varghese Alengaden Indore, April 24, 2020: Those who hold leadership positions in the Church and religious congregations are often criticized for not walking the talk. Many are good in preaching about the importance of setting example by leading from the front, but fail to practice the same. They doContinue Reading
By Joshy Jacob Vazhappilly Hyderabad, August 16, 2019: Father Thomas Pandippilly, a member of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), martyred for Christ 11 years ago, is remembered for his commitment to mission. Born in Kerala, Thomas joined the CMIs in 1987 and was ordained a priest in 2002. He wasContinue Reading
By Jacob Peenikaparambil Thrissur, Jan. 7, 2019: Religious persons in the Catholic Church should first become disciples of Jesus before trying to make others His followers, says former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph. “Becoming a disciple of Jesus is a difficult task whereas becoming a devotee is easy. OurContinue Reading
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Bhubaneshwar : Kandhamal, a district in the Indian state of Odisha (Orissa), scene of an anti-Christian program by Hindu radicals in 2008, will have its first Carmelite priest. Johnson Digal, a 29-year-old deacon, is set to take his vows on April 22 at a ceremony led by Archbishop John BarwaContinue Reading
Kochi: The cash crunch following demonetisation has come as a blessing in disguise for the devout. Those who want to spend a week, month or year getting closer to god can now choose a church retreat of their choice, and a preacher they prefer, through a dedicated website devoted toContinue Reading