By C. M. Paul Chicago, 11 July 2026: The American Syro‑Malabar Diocese of Chicago stepped into its silver jubilee year with a four‑day celebration at McCormick Place, marking 25 years since the erection of the St. Thomas Syro‑Malabar Eparchy in the United States, 9-12 July 2026. What unfolded was notContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Chicago, July 6, 2026: The Syro‑Malabar Cathedral of St. Thomas in Chicago marked the annual Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle with solemn liturgy, vibrant cultural expressions, and a powerful display of community unity. This year’s celebration carried added significance as it coincided with the 25th anniversaryContinue Reading
Philip Kalayil came to Chicago from India in the mid-1950s and became an early leader and organizer of the Indian-American community here. He helped start organizations for fellow countrymen to stay in touch with their culture and religion and later assisted in efforts to engage in local politics. “He didContinue Reading
Dressed in Mother Teresa’s signature white sari with blue stripes, the Missionaries of Charity work to maintain and preserve their founder’s ministry to the poor. To inspire their work, every convent houses one of her relics. On Thursday, a drop of her blood kept at the convent and women’s shelterContinue Reading
Chicago: The Sikh community in a major city in the US state of Illinois will have their first gurdwara soon by converting a 30,000 square feet foreclosed building that earlier served as a Baptist church. “The old building, which is spread in 30,000 square foot, is being renovated as NanaksarContinue Reading
