Fr Cyril Desbruslais SJ is no more! He was called to his eternal reward last night (8 September 2025) in Pune. He was 84 years
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Category: Features
St. Teresa of Calcutta: The Teacher Who Lived and Taught Compassion!
It is ‘Teachers Day’ once again! Significantly, the day is also the Feast of St Teresa of Calcutta (still lovingly called ‘Mother Teresa’) and in
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Prince Jacob: Weaving Faith into the Goan ‘Tiatr’ Stage
Br Malvino Alfonso OCD – Goa’s tiatr stage has long reflected the humour and stories of family life, social struggles, political issues, and everyday comedy.
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Sacred Heart Nuns Help Rehabilitate Alcoholics in Kerala
Leela Shaji led a life of fear and insecurity for 20 years until a Sacred Heart sister brought her alcoholic husband to the Santhwana De-Addiction
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When Help Arrives in Minutes: Life-Saving Stories from Samaritans of Mandya Emergency App
Verghese V Joseph – Against the Odds—A Mother’s Silent Prayer Answered Bengaluru: It was far past midnight when a call for help echoed through the
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Freedom as God Intended: Lessons from the Assumption
Rev. Dr. Jason Keith Fernandes – There is a touching narrative of the impact that independence had on people in Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collin’s
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AT 78, India Must Reclaim Freedom for All, Not Just the Favoured Few
Soroj Mullick SDB – A Celebration for Whom? Whose Independence? As India marks its 78th Independence Day, it is time to ask a sobering question:
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Saint Lawrence of Karkala: A Journey of Faith From Spain to Karnataka
Dr Jeanette Pinto – Karkala, a town in Udipi district Karnataka, boasts a rich history spanning centuries, particularly known for its Jain Heritage and the
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Goa Unites Against Rising Intolerance; Bengaluru Marches for Life in Interfaith Solidarity
Goa report by Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & pictures by Joseph Fernandes: Bengaluru report by Verghese V Joseph – Panaji/Bengaluru: In a powerful display of
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Travelogue: The Dance of Death
# chhotebhai Last month, I was privy to two deaths, one of someone very dear to me, and the other who was just a name
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Formation Needs Transformation
ML Satyan – In the wake of frequent ‘suicide by priests’ there have been quite many articles written answering to questions like why does it
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Beyond the Habit: Caring for the Mental Health of Priests and Nuns
By Lavoisier Fernandes – At the heart of the Catholic Church are the men and women—priests, nuns, deacons, and brothers—who serve as clergy or religious,
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Theology in Praxis: How Pilar Theological Institute’s Seminarians Cultivate More Than Just Paddy
Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX & Verghese V Joseph – At the heart of the lush fields of Goa, where the monsoon breathes life into the
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Fr. Stan Swamy SJ: Person, Pilgrim, Prophet
When Fr Stan Swamy died on 5 July 2021, the world of truth and justice was shocked and saddened. Those who belonged to this group
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Dalit Christian Leaders Appeal to Cardinal Poola Anthony to Champion Justice and Equality within the Indian Catholic Church
Verghese V Joseph – Pondicherry: In a crucial and heartfelt meeting, a delegation from the Dalit Christian Liberation Movement (DCLM), led by Prof. Dr. M.
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