By Jose Kavi New Delhi, March 28, 2024: Catholic communicators in India have mourned the death of James Kottoor, a former editor of the Chennai-based New Leader publication and a prolific writer who helped spread the Vatican II reforms in India. Kottoor died March 27 in Kochi, Kerala, where heContinue Reading
Thazha Thomas Kochi, September 23, 2023: The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) has honoured Jose Kavi, the Managing Editor of Matters India with the prestigious Life Time Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the Church Media. The Louis Careno Award for Excellence in Journalism, including a citation, a mementoContinue Reading
Renjith Leen Kochi, September 23, 2023: Freedom of the Press is the most sacrosanct and is recognised by the judiciary, said Justice Sunil Thomas of the Kerala High Court while inaugurating the Award Ceremony of the Indian Catholic Press Association at the Louis Vyppisserry Hall in Ashirbhavan, Ernakulam, on Saturday,Continue Reading
Renjith Leen Kochi, September 22, 2023: Journalists are called to speak truth to the powerless against the powers that be, said Hon. Justice Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court while inaugurating the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) in John Barrett Nagar (Ashirbhavan Pastoral CentreContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, Aug 22, 2023: Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), a premier association of Catholic journalists in the country, will honor Jose Kavi, noted journalist, writer, and editor with its prestigious Louis Careno National Award for “Excellence in Journalism.” An ICPA press release on August 22 says theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 20, 2023: A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that gives the annual award says it chose Sister Robancy A. Helen for authentically andContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Ahmedabad, June 22, 2023: The national association of Catholic journalists in India on June 22 demanded the dismissal of the government in the strife-torn northeastern Indian state of Manipur. “It is 50 days since violence broke out in Manipur on May 3. Though the reality isContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Chennai, Dec 13, 2022: The bounden duty of the media to become prophetic communicators was stressed at a national convention of journalists in Chennai, southern India. “As the members of the Fourth Estate and proud citizens of India, we cannot afford to turn a blind eyeContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Nov 3, 2022: Journalism now faces great challenges from inside the profession and outside, says veteran journalist John Dayal, after he was selected for a prestigious award by the national association of Catholic journalists in India. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) has also chosenContinue Reading
By Joaquim Fernandes, Ashley D’Mello Mumbai, Dec 2, 2021: Social justice crusader, Jesuit Father Cedric Prakash has appealed journalists to stick out their necks and fight for a just, free and equitable world. Accepting the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) award on December 1, Father Prakash said, “We need toContinue Reading