Pius V Thomas Rome, Nov. 4, 2025 — In an era of rapid technological change and growing educational inequities, a global gathering of Salesian educators in Rome has called for a renewed commitment to participatory learning, spiritual discernment, and synodal governance in higher education. Held October 27-31 at the SalesianContinue Reading
By Prisca Vadakepoondikulam Kanpur, Nov 4, 2025: Mary Ward, founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pioneered unenclosed religious congregations for women, governed by female general superiors. She was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1585 while Queen Elizabeth I reigned. English Catholics had clung to the Catholic FaithContinue Reading
By Joseph Maliakan New Delhi, Nov 3, 2025: The haste with which the Election Commission of India (ECI) on October 27 announced Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters lists in 12 states and union territories has aroused serious suspicion about the real intention behind the move. Is the commission onContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Siliguri, November 1, 2025 — Celebrating two decades of transformative youth empowerment, New Delhi based Don Bosco Tech Society launched its newly redesigned official website at its Siliguri campus, November 1, 2025. The event was held in the presence of Delegates of Youth Ministry gathered for SouthContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kolkata, October 31, 2025: In a gesture of compassion and inclusion, the Christian Burial Board Kolkata inaugurated its “Dignity Burial / Shamman Samadhi” initiative at the historic 184 Lower Circular Road Cemetery. The programme ensures that every individual—regardless of financial status—receives a dignified burial, free of cost.Continue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, Oct 31, 2025: Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues, who led the Indian team to victory in a One Day International World Cup semifinals, is hailed as an “icon of patriotism and devotion beyond her personal glory.” The 25-year-old Christian scored an unbeaten 127 in India’s win over theContinue Reading
C.M. Paul GUWAHATI, Oct 31, 2025 — With the rising tide of digital immersion and adolescent stress, educational leaders from across northeastern India gathered on October 30, 2025 at Guwahati, Assam, to reimagine student health as a cornerstone of national progress. The North Eastern Educational Leaders’ Conference, themed “Student Health,Continue Reading
Matters India Reporter Yongon, October 29 2025: In a rare and deeply moving pastoral message, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM) has issued a bilingual appeal—English and Burmese—calling for compassion, reconciliation, and peace amid what they term a “polycrisis” engulfing the nation. The message, signed by 22 Bishops includingContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Rome, October 25, 2025 — Rome prepares to welcome Salesian educational leaders from across the globe as the International Conference on “Participatory Models in Salesian Higher Education: Synodal and Salesian Facilitation” that opens on October 27. The five-day event, part of the Jubilee of Education celebrations, isContinue Reading
Mattersindia reporter New Delhi, Oct 25, 2025 –– Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Antony Kattiparambil as the new bishop of Cochin in Kerala. The announcement was made on October 25. Fifty-five-year-old Father Kattiparambil is currently serving as the judicial vicar of the diocese of Cochin. the bishop-elect was bornContinue Reading
