By George Kommattam Chalakudy, Jan 29, 2026: For Sister Soniya K. Chacko, digital platforms have become an unexpected and powerful mission field. Born in a farming family in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala and drawn to writing and creative expression as a teen, Sister Soniya, as she is popularlyContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Kolkata, Jan. 20, 2026: The centenary celebrations of the Kolkata Salesian province will conclude on February 8 with the installation of Father Sunil Kerketta as its 18th provincial. The installation ceremony at Nitika Don Bosco will be presided over by Salesian Rector Major Father Fabio Attard. “ThisContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode, Jan 17, 2026: When Sister Jomol Kreupasanam stood before the altar on November 21, 2025, to consecrate her life to God, it ended her years of study, work and search. “I wanted to respond only when I was certain this was truly God’s call,” said theContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi, Jan 9, 2026: A 37-year-old man from Kerala is on an all-India cycle tour with a special mission: to build India’s first enclave for the disabled. Raneesh Thattaruparambil, a mobile shop owner, and his schoolteacher friend began the journey on January 10, 2021, collecting justContinue Reading
By A Santhanam Madurai, Dec 28, 2025: The National Lawyers Forum of Religious and Priests (NLFRP) has strongly condemned the alarming escalation of anti-Christian and anti-constitutional activities across India during December 2025, particularly targeting Christmas celebrations. “These incidents are neither isolated nor spontaneous. They reflect a disturbing and systematic patternContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Jhabua, Dec 27, 2025: A rally organised by the Bajrang Dal, involving more than 500 participants, passed through predominantly Christian localities in Thandla town on Christmas Day, raising concerns of intimidation among the community. The procession moved past a Catholic residential colony and the local church despiteContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Bareilly, Dec 26, 2025: A group of 15 to 20 Bajrang Dal members staged a brief protest outside St. Alphonsus Cathedral on Christmas Eve, raising slogans and reciting religious verses after objecting to a programme held on the campus, December 26, 2025. The group remained outside theContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Kolkata, Dec 25, 2025 — Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined the Christmas midnight service at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary in Kolkata, where Archbishop Elias Frank presented her with a handcrafted table‑top crib set. The 13‑piece set, made of 8 cm fibre‑glass figurines, portrays Mary,Continue Reading
Matters India Reporter Bongaigaon, December 25, 2025 — Christmas celebrations at St. Mary’s School, Panigaon, in Assam’s Nalbari district were violently disrupted on December 24 when a group of miscreants, allegedly linked to Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), stormed the campus, vandalized decorations, and set festive items ablazeContinue Reading
C. M Paul Bangalore, December 24, 2025: A self-proclaimed “messiah of the integrity of India,” who goes by the name Satya Saddhu, barged into a church service in a filmy style, disrupted worship, and threatened a pastor. He also questioned the core of Christian belief system by attacking the virginContinue Reading
