By Matters India Reporter Jabalpur, Sept 9, 2022: The Economic Offence Wing officials have raided the office and residence of the moderator of the Church of North India (CNI) and seized cash from his possession. The officials claimed that they on September 8 seized 27 million rupees and US$18,000 fromContinue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Bhalukpong, Sept 9, 2022: A village parish in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has consecrated a 42 feet rare monolith rock pillar with 6-feet tall Marian statue atop. Archbishop Francis Kalist of Pondicherry-Cuddalore blessed and consecrated the “Pillar of Faith” on September 8, the MotherContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Rayagada, Sept 6, 2022: A young man who survived a train accident is the first priest from the eastern Indian state of Odisha to be ordained for the Missionaries of Faith, a congregation that strives to keep priests and religious in their commitment and faith. “I receivedContinue Reading
By Dr George Jacob Kochi, Sept 6, 2022: A 27-year old man was admitted with Acute Pancreatitis to Division of Surgical gastroenterology where I work. Acute Pancreatitis, a benign condition involving the pancreas is potentially lethal. It causes failure of other organs, entailing prolonged hospital stay, usually in ICUs. Multi-organContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Sept 6, 2022: A book authored by a Vatican cardinal and published by the New Delhi-based Islamic Studies Association aims to help Christian readers discover and contemplate the spiritual gems found in Quran, the holy book of Muslims. Emeritus Professor Akhtarul Wasey of theContinue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Bhalukpong, Sept 6, 2022: Father P Antonisamy, who was an inspiration to scores of Dalit priests, religious and lay faithful, died on September 6 in Pondicherry. He was 82. The funeral Mass was scheduled for 4 pm on September 6 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry. HeContinue Reading
By Sophie Drew North Carolina, Sept 6, 2022: A pastor deemed brain stem dead was spared just moments before his organs were due to start being harvested. Ryan Marlow, a Baptist pastor in North Carolina, was pronounced brain dead by physicians. His wife, Megan, was told that the 37-year-old pastorContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Bhubaneswar, Sept 5, 2022: A state-level peace and harmony convention was held in Odisha August 25 on the 14th anniversary of the Kandhamal communal massacre in this eastern Indian state. For new readers, the 2008 Kandhamal communal violence stands out as an organized attack. It was theContinue Reading
By Adolf Washington Bengaluru, Sept 5, 2022: Ask any Marian devotee the reason for their devotion. You are sure to get one or all of these replies: “I am thankful to Her. She interceded for me to Jesus. My prayer was answered.” “I seek her intercession for my important needs.”“IContinue Reading
By Robancy A Helen Every year, September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day. Like our parents, it was our teachers who moulded us to be someone in society. I remember when I was a child, we used to have special events to felicitate our teachers. I have come across manyContinue Reading
