By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Palai, Jan 17, 2022: Father John Purakkattuputhenpura was among several young professionals who are being ordained Catholic priests this year as the Church in India struggles with clergy abuse and other scandals. These young men have ignored negative reports about priesthood to leave their lucrative and promisingContinue Reading
Palai: Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt of Palai has issued a circular, warning families about “fraudsters” who allegedly trap girls and young women. In an August 28 circular, the bishop told parish priests that the “fraudsters” call local body representatives disguising as former priests. They then claim that they are living abroadContinue Reading
The 35-year-old priest is accused of abusing a 42-year-old Bangladeshi womanContinue Reading
The young priest lost his left leg and left lung to cancerContinue Reading
The parish priest promised bicycles for those attending Mass year aroundContinue Reading