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Meet of former priests and nuns

On: January 22, 2015

The organizing committee comprises 12 office-bearers, a 31-member executive council and a 17- member advisory board.Continue Reading

NHRC directs Chief Secretary to submit report on church attacks

By: Matters India

On: January 21, 2015

In: Religious

New Delhi : The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about a church in Vikaspuri , which was vandalised last week. Prior to this, four other incidents of attacks and suspected arson at Christian religious institutions have occurred in Dilshad Garden, Rohini and Jasola sinceContinue Reading

Churches check mobile intrusion during services

By: Matters India

On: January 20, 2015

In: Religious

Ringtones for incoming messages and calls are sometimes embarrassingContinue Reading

Preparations for Patriarch’s visit begin

By: Matters India

On: January 19, 2015

In: Religious

Kochi – Preparations are on for the visit of Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, head of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, to India beginning February 7. The Patriarch will lead a 35-member delegation, including seven bishops, to India on his first visit. The Patriarch will be in Kerala as a StateContinue Reading

Fourth priest from Yimchungrü tribe ordained

By: Matters India

On: January 15, 2015

In: Religious

Kohima – Bishop James Thoppil of Kohima ordained Fr. Lichoi John, the fourth priest from Yimchungrü tribe on January 13. “Do everything for the glory of God” is the motto of the new priest, said a press release issued by Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop’s Secretary, Kohima. Addressing the ordinate during hisContinue Reading