By Fr Suresh Mathew Twelve years ago, on March 13, 2013, I stood amidst a sea of nearly one hundred thousand people in St. Peter’s Basilica square, Vatican, eagerly awaiting the iconic white smoke signaling the election of a new pope. I was also privileged to stand at the sameContinue Reading
Vatican City, April 21, 2025: Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88, the Vatican said in a video statement on April 21. He was 88, and had suffered various ailments in his 12-year papacy. “This morning at 7:35 amContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Guwahati, April 20, 2025 – Seven hundred young participants from across Northeast India concluded their five-day Holy Week retreat with a symbolic Easter morning river pilgrimage on the Brahmaputra river, marking the 18th edition of Youth Pasch. Organized by Don Bosco Institute (DBI) Guwahati, the annual retreat offersContinue Reading
C. M. Paul Guwahati, April 17, 2025: The 18th edition of Youth Pasch, an annual Easter-themed retreat for young people, faced an unexpected hurdle when loud music on horn speakers from a neighboring residence disrupted its solemn atmosphere. The situation escalated over two days, prompting local police to intervene andContinue Reading
Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Panaji, April 16, 2025: Christians in Goa are reminded to celebrate and observe the real meaning behind the Holy Week customs and traditions, rather than following them superstitiously, as the Church began Holy Week on Apri 13. In his editorial in Renovacao, the bi-monthly of the Archdiocese ofContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Shillong, April 16, 2025: Educators from four prominent colleges convened at Union Christian College (UCC) Shillong for a dynamic two-day workshop focused on incorporating artificial intelligence into a participatory teaching and learning framework. The initiative aimed to equip faculty members with essential strategies for navigating the evolving landscapeContinue Reading
Prof. Augustine Veliath The Catholic Church proclaims itself as a champion of justice, compassion, and the protection of the vulnerable. Yet, its silence on cases of gender violence often betrays these values. The tragic case of Shiney Kuriakose and her two daughters, who ended their lives by jumping in frontContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kapadvanj, (Gujarat), April 15, 2025: Amrutdhara Don Bosco buzzed with spiritual energy as it hosted a transformative five-day Youth Pasch from 9th to April 13. Themed “Hope in Christ,” the program was designed to prepare young people for the solemnity of Holy Week, offering a rich tapestryContinue Reading
Anshita Chettri Kurseong, April 13, 2025: Imagine plucking tea leaves under the soft glow of a full moon. For three lucky members of Salesian College Autonomous Siliguri’s Radio Club, this became a reality as they joined Darjeeling tea icon Rajah Banerjee to witness and document this unique ritual on theContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Siliguri, April 13, 2025: “Chai Time – A Darjeeling Tea Planter’s Journey from Makaibari to Rimpocha,” the latest book from Bose Creative Publishers, was launched at a special event held at Berlin Coffee House in Siliguri, 13th April 2025. Besides a galaxy of eminent citizens, participants from 9Continue Reading
