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

Silence in Mystical Spirituality

August 24, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – The thing we fear most about silence is being alone with our thoughts. When confronted with true quiet, we begin to

We Must Deny Ourselves for the Good of Others

August 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Ruth 1:1,3-6,14-16,22; Mt 22:34-40 Today’s gospel reminds us that love is the foundation of our Christian life. Jesus’ response to

India Over the Moon! Catholic Church Congratulates ISRO

August 23, 2023 Team ICM News, Tech / Media

Verghese V Joseph – India scripted history as Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module (LM) touched down on the

Cost of Discipleship: Living Sacrifice

August 23, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

# chhotebhai While searching for a book in my library this title caught my eye: “Fools Die”, by Mario Puzo, of “The Godfather” fame. Its

Become Living Witnesses of God’s Love and Truth

August 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Rev 21:9-14; Jn 1:45-51 Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, an apostle of Jesus who spent his life in spreading the truth

When ISRO Aimed For the Heavens, a Tiny Church in Kerala Said Amen!

August 23, 2023 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture, Features

This is an updated version of the 2017 article. By Verghese V Joseph – As India’s Chandrayaan-3 explores the Moon in search of water, among

Memorable Experience at the World Youth Day

August 22, 2023 Team ICM News, Youth

By Robancy A Helen – Pondicherry: Attending the 17th World Youth Day (WYD) held in Lisbon (Portugal) was Grace filled faith experience. Life is full

If We Turn to God, We are Forgiven and Peace Reigns

August 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Judg 9: 6-15; Mt 20:1-16 The liturgy of the word invites us to understand the way God works in our

ICPA Awards: Editor Jose Kavi, Writer Sr Robancy & Author Joseph Anthony Bag Prestigious Journalism Accolades

August 22, 2023 Team ICM News, Tech / Media

Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) will honour noted journalist, writer and editor Jose Kavi conferring its prestigious annual Louis Careno Award for Excellence in Journalism.

The Queenship of Mary

August 21, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Peter Mascarenhas, SMM – In exchanging my Indian currency into a European currency at an airport, the clerk noticed a picture of Queenship

Mary’s Queenship Protects Us

August 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Isa 9: 2-7; Lk 1: 26-38 Today we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In

St. Pius X: A Humble Saint

August 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. He

Profess Christ But Also Live for Him

August 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc Readings: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24: 42-51 The gospel reading of the day invites us to be watchful, alert, and prepared. Jesus

Inherit God as Your Precious Treasure

August 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Judg 2:11-19; Mt 19: 16-22 To follow the Lord is to listen to God’s commandments, that is to love

Homily for Youth: Is It Better to be a ‘Pagan’?

August 19, 2023 Team ICM Youth

Fr Antony Christy – Pagan who knows God or a believer who knows not? August 20, 2023: 20th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 56:1, 6-7;