Examination of conscience for Indian clergy?
2015-08-07
How many Arch/bishops and parish priests in India have introduced “participatory decision-making process” and really encourage the laityContinue Reading
Time spent with people treated as ‘no one’
2015-07-31
Bangalore: Centuries have passed, civilizations have changed, and technologies are evolving at breakneck speed as the human brain works overtime to conquer new frontiers. Yet human mindsets remain closed. That was what I learned from a recent experience at a Jesuit center that works for tribal people in the southernContinue Reading
An open letter to Indian bishops on Endogamy
2015-07-29
For the kind attention of the members of the CBCI, Members of the CCBI Family Commission and Bishops elected to go to Rome Synod on FamilyContinue Reading
Moral voices from the East
2015-07-24
On Monday afternoon we finished, here in Bangalore, our first ever Pan-Asian Conference of Theological Ethicists: “Doing Catholic Theological Ethics in a Cross-Cultural and Interreligious Asian Context.” There were 95 ethicists, among whom were 14 plenary speakers and another 36 presenting paper during concurrent sessions. One of the finest plenaryContinue Reading
Lessons from parish renewal program
2015-07-14
I had to move away from my comfort zone and mingle with the people, share their life situationContinue Reading
Why the Catholic nuns?
2015-07-11
There are Buddhist, Hindu and Jain nuns, but only Catholic nuns are being attacked. Why?Continue Reading
No Indian bishop responds to papal call?
2015-06-26
Is the Church in India serious about the Oct.4-25 Family Synod in Rome?Continue Reading
Good bye Sister Nirmala
2015-06-23
A close friend of Sister Nirmala expresses his gratitude for her support and prayersContinue Reading
Reading Laudato Si’ in downtown Pune
2015-06-20
Indian Catholics already recognize the need to respond to climate changeContinue Reading