By Matters India Reporter TRICHY, October 29, 2026: The Indian bishops’ Commission for Laity hosted a three-day National Laity Conference from October 25 to 27, 2026, at the Tamil Nadu Laity Formation Centre in Trichy. The conference focused on the theme “St. Devasahayam: A Role Model for the Laity Today”.Continue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter NEW DELHI, May 9, 2026: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India has appointed two lay leaders and two women religious to national leadership roles, expanding participation of laity and women in the Church’s pastoral mission, according to a report by Catholic Connect. The appointments wereContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Cuttack, March 26, 2026 — In a world where career security often defines success, a Catholic police officer in eastern India has taken an uncommon path, leaving behind a respected post to dedicate his life to preaching the Gospel. Upendra Nayak, a former deputy superintendent of policeContinue Reading
By: Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City: On Saturday, April 21 Pope Francis named five new consultors of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, including three female academics and two priests. The women are Dr. Linda Ghisoni, professor of canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University; Dr. Michelina Tenance, professorContinue Reading
How many Arch/bishops and parish priests in India have introduced “participatory decision-making process” and really encourage the laityContinue Reading
New York diocese has introduced Masters course for lay peopleContinue Reading
