By Stanislaus Alla Delhi, Dec 12, 2021: Here are a few thoughts on the Church’s involvement in the social movements in the context of the just concluded historic protests of farmers in India. Using the word ‘Church’ can be tricky: if a few priests, religious and seminarians join a protest,Continue Reading
Felix Anthony Guwahati, Dec 10, 2021: A nun working in Guwahati, Assam, was selected for 11th International Human Rights Award for her contribution to women development in northeastern India. The Delhi-based International Human Rights Council conferred the award on Sister Betsy Devasia on December 10 at the India Islamic CentreContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, Dec 10, 2921: I am deeply distressed by the tragic events of the past week. My anguish increases when I see the mortal remains in two sets of coffins at two different parts of India. One set of 14 coffins was draped with flags marked with redContinue Reading
By Robin Gomes Vatican City, Nov 9, 2021: A Catholic nun from Myanmar is among the BBC’s “list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021. Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng of Myitkyina, the capital of Chin state, showed incredible courage in the face of greatContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec 9, 2021: The Indian Catholic Women Movement, an ecumenical forum, has expressed “deep distress and anguish” at the killing of civilians in a messed-up counter-insurgency operation in Nagaland. “The killing of innocent lives calls for a just probe into the matter, in orderContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2021: Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas of Ranchi as the apostolic administrator of the diocese of Daltonganj. The appointment was announced on December 8 in Rome. “This appointment is an additional to his present office as Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi,”Continue Reading
By Jessy Joseph New Delhi, Nov 9,2021: Faridabad, one of the Syro-Malabar dioceses facing troubles over mode of offering Mass, has suggested a new formula to bring peace. However, a laity group that leads the protests, dismisses the formula as unacceptable. The formula was suggested in a December 4 circularContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Nov 9, 2021: Farmers in India on December 9 announced the end of their historic protests, making their supporters in the country, including Christians, euphoric. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, (SKM, United Farmers Front), that led the protests against three controversial farm laws and other issues,Continue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 9, 2021: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) December 9 joined national and international leaders to express shock and sadness over a chopper crash that killed 13 people, including India’s Chief of Defense Staff Bipin Rawat. The crash occurred December 8 when Rawat,Continue Reading
By Felix Anthony Miao, Dec 8, 2021: A village in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on December 8 organized a condolence prayer service for civilians killed in army firing in neighboring Nagaland state. Youth, elders, women and children of Neotan, a Tangsa tribal village, came together to express their condolenceContinue Reading
