Italian missionary who mentored former Speaker Sangma dies
2016-12-26
Father Battista Busolin died on Christmas eveContinue Reading
Pope Francis speaks about the reform of the Roman Curia and the resistance
2016-12-24
Vatican: Pope Francis surprised Vatican officials yet again, when, in his closely watched pre-Christmas greeting, he spoke frankly about the reform of the Roman Curia and the “open,” “hidden” and “malevolent” types of resistance that he is encountering to it. Addressing the cardinals and senior officials of the Roman CuriaContinue Reading
Don’t feel insecure, here for you’ Chief Minister tells Minorities
2016-12-23
By: Adolf Washington Bengaluru: “Don’t feel insecure” Chief Minister of Karnataka State Siddaramaiah told a large pre-Christmas gathering hosted by Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore, on December 22 evening at the premises of St. Germain Institution, about a mile from the Archbishops House. The State political head was assuring aContinue Reading
Saints, musical fountain await visitors to historic Bengal Church
2016-12-23
The Bandel Church and Mother Teresa House are part of the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation’s special tour packages during Christmas and New YearContinue Reading
No trace of Indian priest abducted in Yemen
2016-12-20
By: Santosh Digal Bhubaneswar: Even after ten months, there is no “trace” of Indian priest who was abducted last March in Yemen. “Unfortunately, I do not have any information about Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil. I live in Lebanon and I have no contact with the missionaries in Aden,” Father Khalil AlwanContinue Reading
New Archbishop to be installed on Sunday
2016-12-16
Kochi, Kerala: The new Archbishop of Varappuzha, Joseph Kalathiparambil, will be installed on Sunday in ceremonies to be led by his predecessor Francis Kallarakkal. The installation ceremonies will begin at the Vallarpadam Our Lady of Ransom Basilica at 4 p.m., says a statement issued by the Archdiocese here on Thursday.Continue Reading
Syo-Malabar church should celebrate mass in English for youth: Bishop
2016-12-15
The Second Saturday Bible Convention is the largest gathering of Syro-Malabar Catholics in EuropeContinue Reading
Clericalism is a very ugly thing : Pope Francis
2016-12-15
Pope Francis warned priests against clericalism once again, in his homily at a morning Mass on December 13. The Pontiff contrasted the humble faith of repentant sinners with the arrogance of “intellectuals of religion.” He reminded his congregation that Jesus was judged and condemned by the high priests and elders.Continue Reading
Vatican open emails for 80th birthday wishes to Pope
2016-12-13
Vatican : Pope Francis is celebrating the 47th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Tuesday 13th December. He will soon mark another milestone, when he turns 80 years old on Saturday 17th December. According to his staff, Pope Francis will be working “just as normal” on the day itself. HeContinue Reading
Odisha bishops ask seminarians to prepare for future challenges
2016-12-12
By Santosh Digal Bhubaneswar—Odisha bishops have asked their seminarians to prepare to face future challenges from now on. Six bishops of Odisha state, Eastern India, visited their two major seminaries on December 10-11 in different places as part of their annual visitation. The first one is: St. Pauls Spirituality SeminaryContinue Reading