Even a year after the retirement of bishop of Mangalore diocese, the Christian Catholic community in the region is waiting for a new one. The selection has been delayed for unknown reasons. The ultimate decision in appointing a bishop rests with the Pope, and he is free to select anyone.Continue Reading
Pope Francis has chosen February 23 to pray for peaceContinue Reading
Ramanathapuram: A total of 2,103 pilgrims will undertake a voyage this year across the Palk Strait to attend the annual festival of St Antony’s Church at Katchatheevu islet. The festival has been scheduled on February 23 and 24. The pilgrims comprising 1,698 men, 352 women and 53 children will sailContinue Reading
Kottayam: Rome has refused to budge from its stand on ending the practice of endogamy among the members of the Knanaya community. This has been made clear to a Church team from the Kottayam archdiocese which met the prefect of the Oriental Congregation in Rome recently. It may be recalledContinue Reading
It was the first time that transgenders were given such an opportunity in the 123-year-old mega Church eventContinue Reading
Use this link to listen to the podcast. https://www.salesians.org.au/info/audiodivinaContinue Reading
Matters India reporter Guwahati: Vice-Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) Father (Dr.) Stephen Mavely was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by Confederation of Indian Universities on the occasion of 4th International Conference on Environment and Ecology at Gauhati University Auditorium on February 12. The award is an international felicitationContinue Reading
Bengeluru: Gathering in Bangalore for the assembly of the Indian Bishops’ Conference, Catholic news agency Fides reports that the bishops said the church should not only promote development programs and social inclusion of the Dalits, but is also called to a deeper understanding of the causes and manifestations of deprivation,Continue Reading
By Fr. Mathew Perumpil, MI Feb 11 is celebrated as the 26th World Day of the Sick an observation introduced by Saint Pope John Paul II on the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is an occasion to offer prayers for all those who are sick, thank those careContinue Reading
