By Irudhaya Jothi Mirga, August 30, 2026: As part of the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) training of the Catholic Diocese of Asansol, I had the opportunity to spend a day with BEC leaders and some clergy reflecting on the present challenges faced by Christians in West Bengal, particularly the growingContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter NEW DELHI, August 29, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the people of Nepal following a devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood that caused deaths, injuries, displacement and widespread destruction of homes, livelihoods and infrastructure. CBCI President Cardinal PoolaContinue Reading
By Natters India Reporter NEW DELHI, August 27, 2026: The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church has canonically elected Father Thomas Animoottil, 64, as auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Kottayam, with the prior assent of Pope Leo XIV, according to Catholic Connect. The appointment was made public AugustContinue Reading
By Ram Puniyani Mumbai, August 28, 2026:In pre-colonial India broad Hindu society was ruled by the laws of manusmiriti (MS) where caste and gender hierarchy was the core of its values. During the colonial period when education, transport and modern administration took roots, the germs of democracy started taking roots.Continue Reading
By I.P. Sarto Burdwan, August 25, 2026: Catholic dioceses in the Bengal and Sikkim region will establish Migrant Resource Centers across their jurisdictions to assist migrant workers with legal protections, government benefits and emergency support, participants decided at a regional workshop. About 50 participants from eight dioceses unanimously agreed toContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, August 25, 2026: Two reports, hidden in the inner recesses of the newspapers, caught my attention. The first was on 14th August, the eve of Independence Day, in the Hindustan (Hindi) paper. The second was just 9 days later on 23rd August in the Hindustan Times (English).Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter NEW DELHI, August 24, 2026: The All India Catholic Union, the oldest Catholic laity organization in South and Southeast Asia, has chosen a new leadership team to guide the organization for the next two years as it seeks to expand its grassroots presence and strengthen youthContinue Reading
By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, August 24, 2026: According to some theologians, three essential qualities characterise a prophet: courage, compassion and creativity. Prophetic anger in the face of injustice does not arise from hatred; rather, it springs from a deep and agonising empathy for those who suffer. Moses, for example, courageouslyContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, August 24, 2026: Christians in the district adjoining the West Bengal state capital of Kolkata held a peace, harmony and prayer rally following attacks, vandalism and other incidents targeting the community. Bangiya Christiya Pariseba (BCP, Bengal Christian Council) organized the rally August 23 following aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, August 21, 2026: A Christian funeral at a cemetery in rural West Bengal was disrupted by a group of individuals church representatives said, prompting complaints to authorities and raising concerns about religious freedom and the right to conduct last rites without interference. The incident tookContinue Reading
