Kochi: A Catholic parish in Kerala joined global efforts to raise funds for the flood-devastated Kerala by donating gold ornaments that adorned a Mother Mary statue. “Our aim is to send a message to others to come forward and help those in need,” said Father Varghese Kanichikattu, vicar of OurContinue Reading
The seminar awarded three senior catechists from each dioceseContinue Reading
Catechetics India was launched in 1977 from Nitika, KolkataContinue Reading
Their recognition will strengthen the faith of the people of India, especially at a time like we are passing throughContinue Reading
Dublin: Thousands of people are expected to attend the World Meeting of Familes which starts in Dublin on Wednesday and culminates in an open-air mass celebrated by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park on Sunday. The event will hear from a variety of speakers on issues such as family, homelessness, migrants and refugees, safety inContinue Reading
A 16-year-old peasant girl will be beatified as a martyr in Slovakia, seven decades after she was shot in front of her family for resisting rape by a drunken Soviet soldier. Anna Kolesarova “embodies the faithful layperson living in their family, regularly receiving sacraments, praying the rosary and approaching GodContinue Reading
By C V Joseph Bengaluru: Lead an active life for God bringing succor to the needy and helpless, a senior priest of Bangalore archdiocese said. Those mentally retired cannot serve others, alleviate and mitigate their pain and suffering. It is always better to be active doing something useful for oneselfContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Simdega: Bishop Emeritus of Simdega diocese Joseph Minj (85), Jharkhand, passed away on 16 August 2018 at 7.30am at Shanti Bhawan Medical Centre Biru, Simdega. He was 85. The funeral will be on 17 August 2018 at 11 am at St. Anne Cathedral, Samtoli, Simdega. Bishop MinjContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bangalore: Father Ambrose Pitchaimuthu (51) from the diocese of Chingelput, Tamil Nadu has been appointed as the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), India. The present National Director Father Faustine Lobo from the diocese of Mangalore completed his five-year term of office. The PMSContinue Reading
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference appreciates the quick and efficient relief work undertaken by the local and State Government authorities.Continue Reading
