Kumbh bath: Special provisions made for differently challenged
2016-05-20
The state government’s first initiative for differently-abled personsContinue Reading
Pope Francis interview by French newspaper
2016-05-18
In your speeches in Europe, you refer to the “roots” of the continent without ever describing them as Christian. Rather, you define “European identity” as “dynamic and multicultural.” In your view, is the expression “Christian roots” inappropriate for Europe ? Pope Francis: We need to speak of roots in the pluralContinue Reading
Indian women theologians seek new ways of being Church
2016-05-12
Statement of the Indian Women Theologians’ Forum (IWTF). Annual Meeting, 24th – 26th April, 2016: On “Liberating Christ” in the Indian Context: A Feminist Theological Search.Continue Reading
Convert-Catholic builds church to enhance father’s mission initiatives
2016-05-09
The father introduced a Raipur missioner to the Gond tribeContinue Reading
The Church of Punjab united, beyond the Indo-Pakistani border
2016-05-08
To overcome divisions, differences, political tensions that exist between India and Pakistan and rediscover the common roots, in the sign of culture, faith, fraternity: with this spirit the Diocese of Lahore, capital of Pakistani Punjab, organized a jubilee pilgrimage in Indian Punjab at the end of April, visiting the neighboringContinue Reading
Claretian general visits northeast India
2016-05-06
Guwahati – First Asian superior general of the Claretian Missionaries and major superior for Claretian Bible Apostolate and Publications made their maiden visit to northeast India at St Claret Borjhar near Guwahati airport, 6 May. The 13th Superior General of the Congregation of the Claretian Missionaries (CMF) Fr. Mathew VattamattamContinue Reading
Closed Catholic church in Yonkers will reopen
2016-05-06
Most Holy Trinity Church at 18 Trinity Plaza will be occupied by St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, an Indian congregation that for 17 years worshiped in the chapel at Salesian High SchoolContinue Reading
Miao Diocese marking Year of Mercy with Divine Mercy Prayer Chain
2016-05-03
The Diocese of Miao in north-east India’s Arunachal Pradesh state has started a Divine Mercy Prayer Chain, part of its programme during the current Jubilee Year of Mercy. “It is our way of participating in the Jubilee of Mercy event of the Universal Church,” said Fr. Jose Chemparathy, the VicarContinue Reading
Kurla church celebrates parish feast with parades, horsecarts
2016-05-02
Kurla: An old church in Kurla celebrated its parish feast Sunday with pomp and tradition. Holy Cross Church hosted a parade and float, and several competitions which several people joined with enthusiasm. Since two years, the local community has revived its culture at the annual feast that takes place MayContinue Reading