By chhotebhai Kanpur, Dec 13, 2023: On Sunday, December 10, I heard the first reading from Isaiah (40:1-5, 9-11) on freedom from the Babylonian exile. The reference to Babylon reminded me of the foot-tapping Boney M. song “By the Rivers of Babylon.” The music is pulsating, though I’m pretty sureContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Bhubaneswar, Dec 13, 2023: Archbishop John Barwa of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, announced on October 25 in his official letter that “after careful consideration and prayerful discernment, the Congregation for the Cause of Saints has granted the Nihil Obstat, which signifies that thereContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 13, 2023: Sister Seli Thomas, a member of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate from India, was among three nuns who received the inaugural Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards (SATA) on October 31. Also honored were Sr. Patricia Ebegbulem from Nigeria and Sr. Francoise Jiranonda from Thailand.Continue Reading
By Isaac Gomes Ranchi, Dec 12, 2023: Ranchi is one of the oldest cities of Jharkhand and ranks among the best-known hill stations in the state. Popularly known as the City of Waterfalls, Ranchi is famous for its picturesque Hudru Falls, Dassam Falls, Johna Falls and several other tourist attractionsContinue Reading
By Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican City, Dec 12, 2023: Pope Francis on December 11 received in audience Jesuit Archbishop Cyril Vasil, the Pontifical Delegate to the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, on the eve of the latter’s departure for Kerala, southern India, the base of the Syro-Malabar Church. On December 7 December, PopeContinue Reading
By Molly Fernandes Old Goa, Dec 11, 2023: Catholic communicators in India have resolved to become digital missionaries to save young people from enslaving vices and fight fake news that threatens democracy. “We live in a world where the presence of digital media impacts the values, belief systems, and theContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Siliguri, Decr 8, 2023: A group of Sisters marked 75th year of their arrival in India on December 8 at a solemn Eucharistic celebration and fellowship meal with fellow religious and well wishers. Principal of Don Bosco School Siliguri, Father V.C. Jose along with seven priests andContinue Reading
By Carlos Luis Bengaluru, Dec 11, 2023: Every year on November 20, we mark Universal Children’s Day. The United Nations General Assembly created this day in 1954 with the goals of fostering global consciousness among youth, fostering international unity, and enhancing the welfare of children. The UN General Assembly approvedContinue Reading
By Felix Anthony New Delhi, Dec 11, 2023: Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati has received Dr APJ Abdul Kalam World Peace Award-2023 on the occasion of the United Nations International Human Rights Day. The award was given December 10 by All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and SocialContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Secunderabad, Dec 8, 2023: The apex body of Christian denominations in the Telugu speaking states has congratulated the new government of Telangana state. The Federation of Telugu Churches (FTC) and its state wing, the Telangana State Federation of Churches (TSFC) also expressed happiness over the A.Continue Reading
