By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, Nov 7, 2025: Manjunath Muniappa was just 8 years old when a Catholic nun spotted him on the street during a leprosy detection survey in Bengaluru, capital of Karnataka state in southwestern India. Sister Mary Mascarenhas, a member of the St. Joseph’s of Tarbes congregation, broughtContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Nov 8, 2025: Mother Eliswa Vakayil, the first Catholic nun in the Kerala Catholic Church history and pioneer of women education in the southern Indian state, was beatified on November 8 at a solemn ceremony in Kochi. Cardinal Sebastian Francis, a Malaysian prelate with IndianContinue Reading
By Allen Brooks Shillong, Nov 7, 2025: Leaders from major Christian bodies across northeastern India on November 6 called for urgent governmental intervention to address escalating conflicts and vulnerabilities facing Christian communities in the region. The annual general body meeting of the United Christian Forum of North East India (UCFNEI)Continue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Belthangady, Nov 6, 2025: Claretian Father James Patteril, a son of the soil, was consecrated the second bishop of the Belthangady, one of the three Syro-Malabar dioceses in the southern India’s Karnataka state. The Episcopal consecration and the installation ceremony of the first Indian Claretian was heldContinue Reading
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
