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Carmelites bring back down-to-earth priest as leader

On: March 20, 2026

By George Kommattam Kochi, March 20, 2026: The Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, the largest congregation for men in the Syro-Malabar Church, has elected Father Paul Achandy as its prior general, for the second time. The 62-year-old priest had earlier held the post for six years from 2014, the year PopeContinue Reading

Unique retreat gives Church leaders “new wine-skin” experience

By: Matters India

On: December 7, 2018

In: Top Story

By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, December 6, 2018: A Catholic bishop and major superiors of some religious congregations, who attended a seven-day unique spiritual exercise, say they have found new meaning in their mission and life. “The Christo Centric Leadership Retreat was very enlightening for me and this experience will definitelyContinue Reading

Revolutionary Catholic ascetic dies

By: Matters India

On: April 26, 2016

In: Top Story

Swami Sadanand’s admirers included pro-Hindu politiciansContinue Reading