By John Singarayar Raigad, Sept 12, 2024: As the Divine Word Society (Societas Verbi Divini, SVD) steps into its 150th year of foundation on September 8, 2024, the celebration invites a reflection on the central theme that has shaped its mission: “Witnessing to the light from everywhere for everyone.” ThisContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, Sept 12, 2024: Had I entered a Spelling Bee contest I would have failed miserably, considering that I have mis-spelt the title of Pope Francis’ encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” that he wrote during the Covid pandemic. Unlike previous Popes, he wrote in Italian, not Latin. Seven centuries earlierContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, Sept. 11, 2024: The association of the Latin rite bishops in India has launched its new National Pastoral Plan, titled “Journeying towards a Synodal Church: Mission 2033.” the The plan was released on September 11 Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, president of the Conference of CatholicContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Meppadi, Sept 10, 2024: Jijosh Siva struggled to speak, as a Catholic nun encouraged him to express his emotions as part of his trauma counselling. “I have lost my parents and brother in the landslide, and I have nothing to hope for in life,” the 26-year-old residentContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, Sept 10, 2024: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) on September 10 launched a set of 115 textbooks for schools under the Central Board of Secondary Education and the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education. CCBI president Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop of GoaContinue Reading
Lourdes, Sept 10, 2024: Roughly 450 pilgrims have had to be evacuated from the world renowned Marian shrine in Lourdes, France, after heavy rainfall caused a riverbank to burst and flood the site. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which is a popular destination for Catholics, was partially submergedContinue Reading
Manila, Sept 10, 2024: An influential evangelist preacher from the Philippines accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse has been arrested, authorities said on September 9 Apollo Quiboloy, self-proclaimed “owner of the universe” and “appointed son of god,” is wanted on charges of child and sexual abuse and related allegationsContinue Reading
Bangalore, Sept 9, 2024: Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), has urged people working for the conference to serve the Church with joy and dedication. The cardinal was addressing the staff of various CCBI secretariats on September 9 at Paalanaa Bhavana inContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Siliguri, Sept 8,2024: A professional youth group of Company Secretaries and Chartered Accountants in Siliguri marked this year’s Teacher’s Day by honoring school principals and senior teachers. Among the educators honored by Marwari Yuva Manch was Salesian Father C.M. Paul, a lecturer of Sesian College Siliguri, WestContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Sept 6, 2024: Of late I have been watching a few Tamil television serials. I was surprised to note a running thread in all the serials – hatred. This hatred is usually fuelled by different types of revengeful activities. For this purpose, every serial hasContinue Reading
