By Bastin Nellissery Kochi, Oct. 1, 2025: Salesian Father Savio Silveira has been appointed coordinator for integral ecology in the Salesian Youth Ministry Sector for the term 2025–2031. The appointment comes at a time when climate anxiety, ecological degradation, and youth-led environmental movements are reshaping global pastoral priorities. Father SilveiraContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Sept 30, 2025: The arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh’s renowned environmentalist, has revived interest in “3 Idiots,” reportedly the 21st century’s most popular Indian film. The inspiration behind the 2009 Hindi coming-of-age satirical comedy-drama film was Wangchuk, who has led a five-year-long agitation forContinue Reading
C. M. Paul Mirik, Sept 28. 2025: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Mirik that became a higher secondary school in 2017, has honored 11 alumni who secured admission to medical and engineering institutions over the past four years. The September 28 felicitation ceremony spotlighted the achievements of students who clearedContinue Reading
By John Singarayar Mumbai, Sept 28, 2025: At least 40 people, including 17 women and 10 children, died and more than 80 were wounded on Septemebr at a rally for Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, turning what should have been a celebration of democratic participation into an unthinkableContinue Reading
By C. M. Paul Kolkata, Sept. 28, 2025: In a gesture echoing the humility of Pope Benedict XVI and the pastoral heart of St. John Mary Vianney, Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Kolkata has retired—not into silence, but into service. He will now assist at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Barasat,Continue Reading
By Rani Punnasseril New Delhi, Sept. 28, 2025: The Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi on September 28 witnessed a vibrant and moving celebration of the World Day and Jubilee of Migrants and Refugees. The event brought together more than 250 people, including migrant communities, internally displaced persons, clergy, religious,Continue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Sept 26, 2025: I read with interest a report published in Matters India on September 20, 2025 with the headline: “Calcutta archbishop retires: to assist parish.” The report mentions: “Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Thomas D’Souza from the pastoral governance ofContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode: Sept 23, 2025: Thousands of faithful, priests, and nuns on September 22 bid farewell to Archbishop Emeritus Jacob Thoomkuzhy of Trichur. The 94-year-old archbishop was laid to rest in the main chapel of the congregation he founded – the Society of Kristu Dasis – at KottoooliContinue Reading
By Elvis Fernandes Pilar, Sept 22, 2025: Sadbhav Mahotsav (Harmony Festival), an annual harvest festival in Goa, was celebrated focusing harmony, brotherhood, and community. The September 20 event at St. Lawrence High School Hall in Agassaim brought together students, farmers, villagers, and dignitaries to celebrate agriculture, sustainability, and interfaith harmony.Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Pune, Sept 21, 2025: The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), one of the oldest Catholic media organizations in the country, on September 21 elected Capuchin Father Suresh Mathew, former editor of Indian Currents, as its president. The election took place during the association’s annual general bodyContinue Reading
