Salesians to hand over Bangladesh war relief parish
2016-01-04
The parish was the hub of relief operations during the Bangladesh warContinue Reading
Kerala parish encourages daily Mass attendance
2016-01-02
The parish priest promised bicycles for those attending Mass year aroundContinue Reading
Thousands pay homage to Mar Thomas prelate
2015-12-29
Dr Zacharias Mar Theophilus, Suffragan Metropolitan of the Church, died on SundayContinue Reading
Indian bishops work on Dalit policy
2015-12-27
An estimated 60 percent Christians in India come from Dalit communitiesContinue Reading
Dutch missionary who made India his home passes away
2015-12-27
Reverend Bastian Wielenga made important contributions to contextual theologies, particularly theology of the poor and theology of liberation.Continue Reading
Nagpur Catholics take Christmas message far and wide
2015-12-26
Carol singers included local archbishopContinue Reading
Hindus, Christians celebrate Christmas in Meghalaya
2015-12-25
Shillong: Christians in Meghalaya Thursday celebrated Christmas with fervour and spirit, exchanging greetings and gifts with friends and relatives. Hindus also joined in the celebrations in this Christian-dominated northeastern state to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Bishops and pastors led services and delivered sermons in various cathedrals and churches ofContinue Reading
Pope recognises second Mother Teresa miracle, sainthood expected
2015-12-18
Vatican City: Pope Francis has recognised a second miracle attributed to the late Mother Teresa, clearing the path for the beloved nun to be elevated to sainthood next year, Catholic newspaper Avvenire reported Thursday. Mother Teresa, celebrated for her work with the poor in the Indian city of Kolkata, isContinue Reading
Christmas fever grips Uttar Pradesh
2015-12-17
Lucknow: With just a week left for the Christmas festival, the entire plains of Uttar Pradesh are under the arrest of festive fever. Markets of the state capital, Lucknow are flooded with both beautiful and artificial Christmas trees, decorated very aesthetically with items wrapped in gift packs, frills, chocolates, colorfulContinue Reading
Iconic dome of Don Bosco shrine restored at Mumbai
2015-12-17
Mumbai: When the faithful enter the Shrine of Don Bosco`s Madonna this Christmas, they will witness their shrine – seemingly robed to welcome Jesus in the manger. Gone are the cracks in the dome that resembled a dangerous mosaic, gone is the scaffolding that signified a work-in-progress. Renovation to restoreContinue Reading