By Sofia Thomas Krishnagar, Dec 1, 2023: A Jesuit social activist has challenged Christians in India to come out of their comfort zones and critique the situations around him, following the example of Christ. “Why are we afraid to stand up, to take risks and to ask questions?” Jesuit FatherContinue Reading
By Lissy Kurian Panaji, Nov 24, 2023: Some young members of a Goan parish are thrilled that they could reap a bumper harvest for the third consecutive year under the guidance of their pastor. “I enjoy working in the fields. On the day of harvesting the ride on the harvesterContinue Reading
By Anand Mathew Varanasi, Nov 11, 2023: Christians and Muslims joined Hindus for an interreligious celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in the northern Indian city of Varanasi, Hinduism’s most sacred place. “The lamp does not burn, but the wick does. Similarly, the external factors do not spreadContinue Reading
Panaji, Nov 8, 2023: Jaipur’s Jantar Mantar, an iconic scientific marvel, was created in 1734 with ideas from astronomy scholars of various religions, including Jesuit priests from Goa, says a science historian in India. The site is “truly an innovation far ahead of its time” and intrinsically secular in nature,Continue Reading
By A J Philip New Delhi, Oct 21, 2023: I was at a retreat center in Indore, attending a three-day clergy conference, where I was a resource person when I received the invitation for the preview of the film ‘The Face of the Faceless’ at the Films Division auditorium inContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, Oct 14, 2023: A discussion on “Faith Reflections on meeting challenges to freedom of religion” has brought together 70 scholars and participants from diverse religious backgrounds to explore the concept of freedom of religion and its relevance in today’s society. The Interfaith Solidarity Council organizedContinue Reading
Mattersindia Reporter Guwahati,September 29 2023:Even as Imphal Valley was in turmoil over the disappearance of two students, Interfaith Forum for Peace and harmony, Manipur, were meeting with Kuki Church leaders searching for ways of peace. While this meeting was the initiative of Interfaith forum, it was prompted and supported byContinue Reading
Matters India reporter Asansol, September 24, 2023 : Come, Bengal’s pooja and Christmas season, a renovated Church in Bengal’s railway town is bound to draw crowds of visitors to admire its colourful glass motif windows and painted vaults. The dwarf church built in 1975 in the third largest city ofContinue Reading
Thazha Thomas Kochi, September 23, 2023: The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) has honoured Jose Kavi, the Managing Editor of Matters India with the prestigious Life Time Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the Church Media. The Louis Careno Award for Excellence in Journalism, including a citation, a mementoContinue Reading
Renjith Leen Kochi, September 23, 2023: Freedom of the Press is the most sacrosanct and is recognised by the judiciary, said Justice Sunil Thomas of the Kerala High Court while inaugurating the Award Ceremony of the Indian Catholic Press Association at the Louis Vyppisserry Hall in Ashirbhavan, Ernakulam, on Saturday,Continue Reading
