By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai, Feb 19, 2026: The head of the Catholic Church in Chhattisgarh has raised concern over the Supreme Court dismissal of a plea challenging restrictions imposed on Christian missionaries and pastors seeking to enter certain tribal villages in the central Indian state. On February 16, the SupremeContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode, Feb 17, 2026: Students of a Catholic college in Kerala have named a newly discovered plant species after their former principal, Carmelite Father Joseph Paikada. “Naming this plant after Father Paikada is a tribute to a teacher and principal who inspired students to study and loveContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Siliguri, February 16, 2026: In a world where faith must contend with networks, media, and global connectivity, a new book seeks to reframe theology itself as communication. The Communication Theology of Karl Rahner by Charles Ndhlovu and Peter Gonsalves, SDB, is a 216-page exploration of how oneContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Dantoling, Feb 16, 2026: Thousands of people who recently flocked to a Marian shrine feast in the eastern Indian state of Odisha have prayed for Cardinal Anthony Poola, the new president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. “May God strengthen him in moments of trial andContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode, Feb 14, 2026: Philomina Chengananickal’s world collapsed when her 23-year-old son died in a road accident. Seven years later, the Church hails the retired teacher from Manippuzha village in Kerala’s Kottayam district for her remarkable testimony of faith and endurance. Archbishop Thomas Tharayil of Changanacherry andContinue Reading
By Angel Raju Siliguri, Feb 14, 2026 — The Radio Club of Salesian College Autonomous, Siliguri, West Bengal, marked its first anniversary with the launch of a digital public platform designed to give individuals an accessible space for expression. The launch of Open Stage went live on February 12, theContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Bandra, Feb 10, 2026: A sound and light permanent exhibition helps pray the five mysteries at Mount Mary Basilica in Mumbai’s Bandra, pilgrims say. The 50-minute “Pranam Maria” (Hail Mary) presents the scenes of the Rosary’s 20 decades, said Pauline Sister Vimala Savarimuthu after a visit toContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Kolkata, Feb 9, 2026: The three-year-long centenary celebrations of Salesian of the Kolkata province has ended in a grand finale stressing renewed efforts to empower the youth. More than 2,000 people, including heads of 12 Salesian provinces in India and Sri Lanka, major superiors of religious congregationsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, Feb 7, 2026: History was made February 7 when the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India elected Cardinal Antony Poola, archbishop of Hyderabad, as its president for a two-year term. The 64-year-old cardinal is the first Dalit prelate to head India’s nearly 20 million Catholics. EarlierContinue Reading
C. M.Paul Siliguri, Feb. 6, 2026: Rector Major of Salesians Fr. Fabio Attard on a visit to Siliguri released “Centennial Reflections: 100 Years of Salesians in Kolkata,” February 6, 2026. The book published by Salesian College Research and Publication Centre, Sonada has a 247-pages and is edited by Fr. Dr.Continue Reading
