Nuns, priests in Tripura learn tribal language during holiday
2016-06-13
It indicated the great interest among priests and nuns to get involved in local people’s livesContinue Reading
Kurseong nuns join Salesians for philosophy course
2016-06-13
Situated on a 40-acre campus, the college offers Honors and General courses in several subjectsContinue Reading
What Jainism teaches about right to die
2016-06-13
On June 9, a law allowing patients with terminal illnesses to end their lives with help from a physician came into effect in California, opening conversations about whether human life should be prolonged against the desire to die peacefully and with dignity. A similar yet different conversation has been takingContinue Reading
Archbishop Roche on Mary Magdalen feast decision by Pope
2016-06-10
Vatican City: The Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Archbishop Arthur Roche, says Pope Francis’ decision to raise the celebration of the memorial of St Mary Magdalen to the dignity of a liturgical Feast reflects the importance of this female disciple and womenContinue Reading
Church synod suspends bishop
2016-06-10
Kottayam: The Bishop of the Kottayam diocese of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Thomas Mar Themothios was removed from the post by a decision of the Church synod at Puthencruz on Thursday. The charge of the diocese has been taken over by Catholicos Baselios Thomas I. It was for the firstContinue Reading
Pope puts archbishop, accused of sex abuse, on leave
2016-06-09
The action comes two days after the new papal decree on clergy abuseContinue Reading
Old Delhi gears up for month of fasting and feasting
2016-06-07
New Delhi : As the sun went down behind the majestic dome of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, the lights came on, illuminating the whole mosque in its glory. The colourful lights, forming the silhouette of the historical Masjid, added to its grandeur. Soon after the Maghrib prayer, the siren blared, indicatingContinue Reading
Goa archdiocese set to open historic church
2016-06-05
The reopening is scheduled for June 11Continue Reading
Miao diocese animates priests as mercy ambassadors
2016-06-02
The diocese’s tenth anniversary coincides with the Year of MercyContinue Reading
Kohima parish honors Catholic religious women
2016-05-23
Some 90 sisters attended the programContinue Reading