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Stay away from electioneering, Idukki bishop asks priests

On: March 13, 2019

Kochi, March 13, 2019: Bishop John Nellikunnel of Idukki has written to his priests explicitly telling them not to take any position favoring any political party or ideology. The Bishop’s March 9 circular to priests assumes importance as Kerala’s more than 18 percent Christian population has significant sway in certainContinue Reading

Kerala bishop issues dress code for women

By: Matters India

On: April 3, 2017

In: Top Story

Bishop Mathew Anikuzhikattil of Idukki has women to keep special clothes to wear for prayers and ritualsContinue Reading

Birth control measures go against divine order: Idukki Bishop

By: Matters India

On: December 11, 2016

In: Top Story

Idukki(Kerala): A new pastoral letter from Idukki Bishop Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil, published in the December issue of the diocese’s Sahyanadam bulletin, says all kinds of birth control measures are counter to God’s will and process. The diocese has decided to get the letter read before the parishioners one Sunday thisContinue Reading