By Felix Anthony Aizawl, March 4, 2022: Two Missionaries of Charity nuns from the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram have decided to stay on in the war-torn Ukraine to serve the people amid full-scale invasion by Russia. Sisters Rosela Nuthangi and Ann Frida said they were ready to risk theirContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Feb 28, 2022: Three major Church associations in India on February 28 called for an unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. “Moved by the pain and suffering of the people of Ukraine caused by war, we join world leaders and the leadership of ourContinue Reading
By Matters India reporter Panaji, Feb 28, 2022: In a Lenten circular to the people of his archdiocese Archbishop Filipe Neri of Goa-Daman has requested them to keep Ash Wednesday as a day of prayer and fasting for the people in Ukraine. “Our Holy Father Pope Francis himself has givenContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, Feb 26, 2022: A Carmelite of Mary Immaculate priest was on February 26 conferred the honorary title of Colonel Commandant by the federal Ministry of Defense. Father Abraham Mani Vettiankal, who serve as the vice chancellor of the Christ University in Bengaluru is the first IndianContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Bhubaneswar, Feb 23, 2022: The recent Hunger Watch Survey reveals an alarming state of food insecurity and economic distress in India. The study was conducted by the Right to Food Campaign India along with a number of associated organizations and the results were released February 23 atContinue Reading
By Jessy Joseph New Delhi, Feb 22, 2022: A convent was gutted in a fire accident February 22 in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. All three sisters in the Daughters of St Francis de Sales convent managed to come out of their rooms when the fire broke out atContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, Feb 21, 2022: The pioneer of Claretian missions in India died February 21 in Kuravilangad, Kerala. He was 86. Father Joseph Madhavathu was ailing for some time. Father Madhavath’s funeral will be held at 2:30 pm on Feb 22 at Claret Bhavan, Kuravilangad. Father Madhavath wasContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Eraiyur, Feb 17, 2022: The body of a 25-year-old Catholic nun was found February 17 in a well in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu, southern India. This is the first reported case of a nun dying in mysterious circumstances in Tamil Nadu. Sister Kausalya RajendrenContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, Feb 16, 2022: The Catholic bishops in Karnataka say the demolition of the Jesus statue in a village is the latest example of growing attack on Christians in the southern Indian state. Father Faustine Lobo, the spokesperson of the Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishops Council (KRCBC) bemoansContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Madurai, Feb 15, 2022: The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on February 15 granted bail to a Catholic bishop and five priests who are in judicial custody for alleged charges of illegal sand mining. Bishop Samuel Mar Irenios Kaattukallil of Pathanamthitta Syro-Malankara Church andContinue Reading
