By Matters India Reporter Vailankanni, October 2, 2019: Future priests and nuns in India need to have the mind and heart of Pope Francis to work for and with the poor, says an association of Franciscans in India. “Today’s youth who are joining us for Religious formation in various stagesContinue Reading
Fr Robinson Rodrigues New Delhi, October 2, 2019: Hundreds of Christians from various denominations living in the national capital on October 2 prayed for the nation. “We need to work together for the development and progress of our Mother Land,” said Catholic Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi while reminding theContinue Reading
By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai, October 2, 2019: There are still areas in which the Jesuits can work to protect the environment in India, according to a member of the order. On February 19, Father Arturo Sosa, the superior general of the Society of Jesus, urged his men to give aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Miao, October 2, 2019: A Catholic diocese in northeastern India has published a booklet to guide prayer intentions during the Extraordinary Missionary Month announced by Pope Francis. “I hope this booklet helps everyone to make an extra effort to make this month time for deep reflectionContinue Reading
By Saji Thomas Muvattupuzha, October 2, 2019: Sister Lissy Vadakkel, designated as witness No. 2 in India’s nun rape case, says her current priority is to live at least until she can give her statement in the trial that is expected to begin soon in the Sessions and District CourtContinue Reading
By Bimal Lamisane Ranchi, October 1, 2019: No government of the country can identify itself in favor of any religion, said Prabhakar Tirkey, president of the Rashtriya Isai Mahasangh (National Christian Federation) in Ranchi. “India is a secular state, and the country has no religion,” he said. He was speakingContinue Reading
Kochi, Oct, 1, 2019: A large contingent comprising 180 nuns from the country, including 120 from Kerala, are scheduled to travel to the Vatican this month to witness a historic occasion for the Indian Catholic Church. On October 13, Sister Mariam Thresia of the Congregation of Holy Family will beContinue Reading
By F M Britto Raipur, October 1, 2019: Inspired by the charitable works of the Catholic Church, a Hindu employee has gone an extra mile to educate the under privileged kids in Raipur. Geetu Joshi, who is employed as a computer teacher at the church-run Seva Niketan (Institute of Service)Continue Reading
By Martin Rai Sonada, Oct. 1, 2019: A group of students in Darjeeling held an inter-college seminar to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, 30 September 2019. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar Gujarat was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist, who employedContinue Reading
Patna, Sept. 29, 2019: Devastated by a spell of torrential rains lasting over three days, claiming at least 28 lives, Bihar on Monday trudged towards normalcy with intensified relief and rescue work in badly affected localities including the state capital. While people tried resuming normal business under an overcast sky,Continue Reading
