Matters India Reporter Jhabua, Dec 19, 2025: In a significant affirmation of religious freedom, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the right of Catholic parishes in Jhabua diocese to conduct Christmas carol singing, after local police and administrative authorities denied permission. For years, parishes inContinue Reading
By Vintu Augustine Bengaluru, Dec. 18, 2025: Bengaluru’s Christ University, in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University has opened the Global STEM Education Centre in its campus in southern India. “The initiative aims to transform STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] education across the Indo-Pacific through research, innovation, and inclusiveContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Dungarpur, Dec 16, 2025: A Sunday Mass Dec. 13 held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bichhiwara village, Dungarpur district, was disrupted when members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal stormed the premises, accusing the parish of forced religious conversions. The incident occurred duringContinue Reading
By Allen Brooks Udalguri, Dec 7, 2025: The Christians of Udalguri, a town in Assam, on December 6 transcended denominational boundaries to unite for a day of service, worship, and vibrant celebration. The day began with a special cleanliness drive. The participants swept streets, picked up litter, and meticulously preparedContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Kochi, December 5, 2025 — In the crowded lanes of Perumbavoor and the quiet shelter of Palluruthy, migrant workers from Odisha, Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand shared stories of hardship and resilience with a visiting Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) team. Their voices — of mothers,Continue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kolkata, December 5, 2025 — Turning a routine press meet into a moment of dialogue, Bishop George Palliparambil of Miao surprised journalists at the Great Pilgrimage of Hope by inviting them to set priorities for World Youth Day 2027 and the Great Jubilee of 2033. The session,Continue Reading
By Elvis Fernandes, Pilar, Nov 17, 2025: Compassion is the core value in all religions and their followers should discover it in their lives to build bridges in a divided world. This was the outcome of a “Samvad,” (theological dialogue) organized at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Goa. Organized by theContinue Reading
Sambalpur, Nov. 12, 2025: Bishop Niranjan Sualsingh of Sambalpur in Odisha has urged his faithful to pray for a diocesan priest arrested following a motorcycle accident. The bishop’s November 11 circular asked Catholics and people of goodwill “to keep Father Paul Adapoor in their prayers, that he may be strengthenedContinue Reading
By Melvil Jose New Delhi, Nov 10, 2025: In an era often marked by religious polarization, a new book titled “Pilgrims in Conversation” was launched to build bridges of understanding between Christians and Muslims. The compilation of interviews by Jesuit Father Joseph Victor Edwin was released on November 9 byContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kolkata, October 31, 2025: In a gesture of compassion and inclusion, the Christian Burial Board Kolkata inaugurated its “Dignity Burial / Shamman Samadhi” initiative at the historic 184 Lower Circular Road Cemetery. The programme ensures that every individual—regardless of financial status—receives a dignified burial, free of cost.Continue Reading
