By C.M. Paul Imphal, May 14 2026: Twenty‑five years ago, the Salesian Novitiate at Ngarian, Imphal, became the stage of a tragedy etched into the memory of the Church in India. Inside the chapel, 27 novices from Northeast India, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Kerala knelt in Eucharistic Adoration. Candlelight flickered, hymnsContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter Imphal, May 14, 2026: The Salesian congregation in Manipur has confirmed that two of its brothers were abducted near Saparmeina on May 13, and efforts are underway for their safe release. The two Salesian brothers — Panmei Aching Albert and Poji Küvisie Peter were taken aroundContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Darwin, May 12, 2016: Father John Puthuva, the first Catholic priest to direct a Sanskrit film, has won international acclaim with his debut feature “Ekaki.” The film was named Best Indian Feature Film at the Travancore International Film Awards, adding to several honours including the FilmContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 12, 2026: St Stephen’s College, one of India’s most prestigious institutions, today appointed Professor Susan Elias as its 14th principal, making it the first time that a woman will lead the 145-year-old college. An official notice signed by Church of North India BishopContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Chicalim, May 12, 2026: Participants of the Green Guardians Certificate Course in Goa shared heartfelt commitments to “care for creation,” blending spirituality, ecological awareness, and practical action in a faith-driven movement inspired by Laudato Si’. The Green Guardians Certificate Course, themed “A Lenten Path of EcologicalContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporters Warangal, May 9, 2026: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Vijaya Paul Reddy Duggimpudi, 61, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Warangal. He becomes the fourth Bishop of the diocese. Born on Jan. 8, 1965, in Manugonda, Telangana, Bishop-elect Reddy studied philosophy and theologyContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, May 9, 2026: Church leaders from across India launched the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI), pledging unity amid violent attacks, restrictive laws, and property disputes threatening the Christian community nationwide. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) formally launched the NFCI during theContinue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Kolkata, May 9, 2026: Father Aloysius Patrick Carvalho, the indefatigable Jesuit priest who founded a Kolkata city school, a mission station in rural West Bengal and spent more than seven decades in religious service, died May 6 at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He was 96. His funeralContinue Reading
By C. M. Paul THIMPHU, May 9, 2026: The crisp mountain air of Bhutan carried the sound of boots striking gravel, chants echoing through valleys, and laughter spilling across rivers. For 14 days, citizens from diverse walks of life immersed themselves in the De‑Suung training, a program designed to forgeContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter NEW DELHI, May 9, 2026: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India has appointed two lay leaders and two women religious to national leadership roles, expanding participation of laity and women in the Church’s pastoral mission, according to a report by Catholic Connect. The appointments wereContinue Reading
