By Elvis Fernandes Pilar, October 5, 2019: Christians should draw values from the Bible to contribute to a good and compassionate society. This was stressed at the opening of a theological consultation in Goa. The Society of Pilar organized the October 3-10 consultation at Pilar Theological College. Archbishop Anil CoutoContinue Reading
By Franklin Rex SJ Delhi, October 5, 2019: More than 400 Catholics from various parishes of Delhi archdiocese joined delegates from all over India at the second annual seminar for the laity organized by the Jesuit-managed Vidyajyoti College. The college’s Distance Education Programme in Theology conducted the October 2 programContinue Reading
New Delhi, Oct. 4, 2019: Nearly 1,900 people lost their lives and another 46 were reported missing this monsoon season in rains and floods which affected more than 25 lakh in 22 states, Union Home Ministry officials said on Oct. 4. The highest 382 people died in Maharashtra, followed byContinue Reading
AGARTALA, Oct. 4, 2019: There would be no sacrifice of animals during Durga Puja in the famous Durga Bari temple in Agartala for the first time in 525 years as the Tripura High Court has banned the centuries-old tradition of animal sacrifice in religious places. The Tripura government has beenContinue Reading
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
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 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
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
