Indian Catholic Matters

A True Shepherd: Konkani Catholics Honour Archbishop Bernard Moras

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: In a ceremony marked by heartfelt tributes and faith-filled memories, the Federation of Konkani Catholic
Odisha: Cooking Girl Finds Her Vocation for Sisterhood

By Purushottam Nayak – Kandhamal: A young girl who loved spending time in the kitchen never imagined that her passion
Ireland’s Derry Marian Procession Sets a Worldwide Example of Faith and Unity

Verghese V Joseph – Derry, the second-largest city in Northern Ireland, became the spiritual centre of a global Catholic witness
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Goa: Abiding in Christ, Serving the World

Br Malvino Alfonso OCD – As the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Sancoale Goa celebrates
A Wellspring of Graces: Rediscovered off the Beaten Path in Poland

In this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated on June 12, Bishop Piotr Sawczuk of the Diocese
Did God Create Cockroaches?

# chhotebhai – Yes, cockroaches are the flavour of the season (yuck), thanks to the intemperate remarks of the CJI,
Have A Heart!

It seems to be a never-ending circle of hate, violence and war; destruction, division and discrimination. Today, corruption, exclusion and
What the Rosary Actually Does and Why I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner

By Christina Hanna Paul – I was born and raised Catholic. Sunday Mass, the Rosary, Catechesis, I had it all
The Last Pilgrimage: Ensuring That No Elder Walks Alone

Recently, during a Catholic spiritual retreat, I met an elderly woman of about 75 years old. She shared one of
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV’s Moral Test for the Age of AI

Janina Gomes – Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, arrives at a moment when the world is dazzled by
Beyond Sports: Pope Leo XIV’s June Intention

“Let us pray that sport is a tool for peace, encounter, and dialogue between different cultures and peoples, that it
World’s Faithful Unite for First-Ever Worldwide Marian Procession

Verghese V Joseph – In an extraordinary act of global Catholic unity, the first-ever Worldwide Marian Procession will bring together

‘Many Times, I Receive But Forget to Give in Return’

September 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Sir 27: 30-28:7; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Today is the twenty-fourth Sunday in ordinary time. On this day the first

Faith Among Cultures: Emperor Akbar’s Church

September 15, 2023 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture, Features

By Verghese V Joseph – Think of Agra… what comes to mind is the resplendent image of Taj Mahal and many other architectural grandeurs. Come

Listen and Obey the Word of God

September 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: 1 Tim 1: 15 – 17; Lk 6: 43 – 49 In the first reading we hear the proclamation of

‘Pope of the Peripheries’: The First Papal Visit to Tiny Mongolia

September 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes Mongolia!! Yes, I know. I literally had to go on google maps to find out where in the world was this country

Become a Consoling Instrument for Others

September 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Heb 5: 7-9; Jn 19: 25-27 The day after the feast of the exaltation of the Cross, we commemorate Our

Making a Difference: Small Arms Cause Enormous Suffering

September 13, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano There’s nothing small about the heartbreaking suffering caused by small arms. Every day a thousand people die from gunshot wounds, and three

Exaltation of the Holy Cross

September 13, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Dr Jeanette Pinto – The cross is the victory, the resurrection is the triumph. There are many ways for Christians to make Jesus known, like

The Cross of Christ is the Healing Remedy

September 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Numb 21: 4b-9; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 13-17 Today as we celebrate the exaltation of the Holy Cross, we

Goa: Fr. Rob Galea Delights Over 5K People at Pilar Gospel Music Concert

September 13, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Goa: In a mesmerising performance in Goa last weekend, Maltese-Australian priest Fr. Rob Galea enchanted an audience of over 5,000 with his soul-stirring Gospel music

5 Arguments in Favor of Communion on the Tongue

September 12, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Paul Suski – “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” ( Mt 28:20) On September 29, the Shrine of

Reflect on Your Own Life

September 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Col 3: 1-11; Lk 6: 20-26 Jesus tells us that when we face challenges in our life, we need to

Empowering Youth: Arunachal Pradesh’s Rajanagar Parish Hosts School Dropout and Drug Addiction Awareness Programme

September 11, 2023 Team ICM News

Rajanagar (Arunachal Pradesh): In a significant initiative aimed at curbing drug addiction and preventing school dropouts among the youth, Rajanagar Parish in Arunachal Pradesh saw

North-East India Church: Fratelli Tutti, the Way Forward to Heal Wounds

September 10, 2023 Team ICM News

Felix Anthony – Guwahati: The Church in North East India came together to study Pope Francis’ latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti to promote universal brotherhood and fraternity within

Listen to His Word Attentively

September 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Col 2:6-15; Lk 6: 12-19 The gospel reading invites us to discern the will of God. God chooses people for

Homily for Youth: Connects, Corrects & Conducts

September 10, 2023 Team ICM Youth

Fr Antony Christy, SDB – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary time – September 10, 2023 Ezekiel 33: 7-9; Romans 13: 8-10; Matthew 18: 15-20 Am I