Indian Catholic Matters

Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa

By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate
Bengaluru: Environmental Day Celebration at Mount Carmel School, Mariapura

Bengaluru: Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, under the guidance of Sr Nakshatra, the principal and MCC Sisters and the dedicated teaching
CCBI Unveils Newly Renovated Headquarters in New Delhi, Marking a Significant Milestone

New Delhi: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), the premier episcopal conference representing the Latin Catholic Church in
Beyond Politics: Understanding the Papacy as a Divine Vocation

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the opening pages of his Confessions, St. Augustine writes: “You have made us for yourself,
A Challenge to Communicators

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – On Sunday 1 June, the Catholic Church will observe the 59th World Day of Social
‘Faith Always Overcomes Our Fears,’ Says Indian Missionary Priest

In this exclusive interaction with Indian Catholic Matters Editor Verghese V Joseph, Fr. Anthony Swamy, a young missionary priest from
Pope Leo XIV: Iron Fists, Velvet Gloves

# chhotebhai – When writing on an unfolding story one runs the risk of being overtaken by developments if its
AI and Deepfake Challenges for the Church

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In today’s hyperconnected world, technology touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From scrolling through Facebook
Making a Difference: Pope Leo XIV Highlights the Marginalized, Peace, Earth in Inauguration Homily

By Tony Magliano – In the inaugural Mass homily, Pope Leo said that the role of the successor of Peter
When Did God Die?

# chhotebhai – Another startling headline? It isn’t about Holy Friday. It was occasioned by a Special Edition (100 pages)
We Have a Pope: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Verghese V Joseph – In a historic and jubilant moment on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, the faithful gathered in
Goa’s Holy Family Sisters Begin Devotion for Founder Fr. Faustino’s Recognition

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – Sancoale, Goa: On April 24, 2025, the Holy Family Sisters officially inaugurated public devotion to
Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa

By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate
Bengaluru: Environmental Day Celebration at Mount Carmel School, Mariapura

Bengaluru: Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, under the guidance of Sr Nakshatra, the principal and MCC Sisters and the dedicated teaching

Ask Lord’s Help in Seeking Wisdom

June 2, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc Readings: Sir 51:12-20; Mk 11:27-33 In the New Testament the leaders of Israel often appear as foolish, narrow-thinking buffoons. In today’s Gospel

Cardinal Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao along with Fr. Romeo Monteiro, Convenor of the Committee, priests and the participants.

Goa Archdiocese Trains Faithful in Liturgical Music

June 2, 2023 Team ICM News

Panjim: Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, out of his deep concern for the worthy celebration of the Sacred Liturgy in

Quo Vadis, Manipur?

June 1, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Anto Akkara Imphal: Hardly any state in India has undergone in the last decade the chaos, lawlessness and suffering that has been heaped on

God Forgives Those Who Forgive Others

June 1, 2023 Team ICM News

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Sir 44:1, 9-13; Mk 11:11-25 The fig tree in the gospel of the day, symbolizes our life in Christ.

Pope Accepts Resignation of Former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal

June 1, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Jalandhar presented by former Bishop Franco

Making a Difference: Abortion’s Brutal Hidden Truth

May 31, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Tony Magliano – During one of the many nonviolent, prayerful pro-life/anti-abortion demonstrations I participated in, a woman stopped her car, got out, pointed to

O Mystic Marvel: ‘The Holy Trinity’ by Masaccio (1425)

May 31, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Masaccio (1401 – 1428), born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone, was one of the greatest artist of the proto Renaissance

Understanding Catholic Church’s Family Global Compact Initiative

May 30, 2023 Team ICM Family

Verghese V Joseph – On the occasion of the media launch of the Family Global Compact, the Holy Father Francis lent his support to the

ChatGPT for Bible Studies?

May 30, 2023 Team ICM Tech / Media

Tom Thomas – Everyone is talking about the impact of the Artificial Intelligence tool, ChatGPT these days, and how it will affect almost all spheres

Become Agents of Joy and Hope

May 30, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Rom 12:9-16b; Lk 1:39-56 The visit of Mary to Elizabeth is not just two women meeting together but the babes

Catholic Bishops of NE India Make Fresh Appeal for Peace in Manipur

May 29, 2023 Team ICM News

Guwahati, 29 May 2023: The Catholic Bishops of North East India has made a fresh appeal for peace on Sunday amidst news of growing tension and

Kerala Church: Deciphering The Blame Game

May 29, 2023 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai A highly respected and erudite clergyman from Kerala sends me his articles. Of late he has made three claims: The Jews killed Jesus

Blessings Will Come in Different Ways

May 29, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Sir 35: 1-15; Mk 10: 28-31 What was wrong in the question of Peter? Like Peter we too might

Imitate Mother Mary’s Virtues

May 28, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Gen 3: 9-15,20; Jn 19: 25b- 34 Today the church remembers Mary, Mother of the Church. In both readings, the

Pentecost Sunday Homily: Feeling the Heat of the Fire

May 27, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8:8-17; John 20:19-23 Today, we are celebrating Pentecost Sunday, the day when