Indian Catholic Matters

The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
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
Celebrating Bandel Basilica’s May Feast: A Living Testament of Over 400 Years of Faith and Heritage

Soroj Mullick SDB – Bandel, May 4, 2025: The annual May Feast, a significant event for Bandel Basilica Parish and
Mary’s Light Guides Our Journey To God

Our faith is woven through Scripture, Mary stands as a luminous thread, her life a testament to unwavering trust in
A Simple End

Tom Thomas – Walking through a cemetery can be quite educative. Reading the various inscriptions on the headstones, one can
The Dignity of Work Transcends Our Economic Systems

In an era where labor is increasingly reduced to productivity metrics and profit margins, Saint Joseph the Worker stands as
Legacy of Saint Joseph

Jacqueline Kelly – Saint Joseph is considered to be “the most hidden of the saints”. Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem were
Ordained to Serve: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Welcomes 8 New Priests

By Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Photos by Anthony Dias – The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on Wednesday joyously
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
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

Minority Educational Institutions: Implications of SC Ruling on Admission & Fee

March 26, 2023 Team ICM Education

By Isaac Gomes – Article 30 – Minority Educational Institution Cannot Claim Exemption from Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee: Supreme Court Source: LiveLaw 17 March

Show Love and Compassion to One Another

March 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Dan 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Jn 8:1-11 Through today’s liturgy of the word we shall focus on the theme

Peace Activist Fr. Varghese Alengaden Passes Away in Indore

March 26, 2023 Team ICM News

Indore: Fr. Varghese Alengaden, founder of Universal Solidarity Movement of Value Education for Peace (USM), a holistic spiritual movement to transform India with Gandhian principles, passed

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Dabre; Appoints John Rodrigues as Poona Bishop

March 25, 2023 Team ICM News

Bangalore: His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Most Rev. John Rodrigues (56), hitherto titular bishop of Deulto and auxiliary of Mumbai, as Bishop of Poona.

Experience Resurrection and Life in Jesus

March 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Ezek 37: 12-14; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 Today, we are on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Through the readings of

Homily: Jesus, the Giver of True Life to the World

March 25, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Fifth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2023 Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45 The theme of today’s liturgy is

Homily: Annunciation of the Lord

March 24, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10d; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 The Feast of the Annunciation commemorates the great day when God entered

Miracle Missionaries – Prabhudasi Sisters of Ajmer in Rajasthan

March 24, 2023 Team ICM Features

Jaipur: While everywhere we hear the cry “No vocation”, or “the youth of today do not like religious life,” the Prabhudasi Sisters of Ajmer (PSA

Respond to the Call of God Positively

March 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The

The ‘Moriahs’ in Our Lives

March 23, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tom Thomas It was a long drive from Bangalore to Mangalore and we had started late afternoon. The zigzagging ghat roads were taking their

In Prayer, We Encounter and Embrace Jesus

March 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Wis 2:1, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10,25-30 We can be more like the ‘just’ one inspired by today’s first reading: Joyfully

Bill to Ban Evangelisation in Israel Proposed

March 22, 2023 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph – As Palm Sunday and Easter approach – the two most sacred days on the Christian calendar – two members of

Receive God’s Grace to Sustain Our Faith in Him

March 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Both readings of today speak about the favour that God has shown to His people. He

Believe in the Power of the Father’s Love

March 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Is 49: 8-15; Jn 5: 17-30 Today’s gospel reading invites each one of us to have faith in God. The

Conversion Accusations: Kanpur Christians Meet Police Commissioner

March 21, 2023 Team ICM News

Kanpur: A delegation of eminent Christians of Kanpur met Sri P. Jogdand IPS, the Police Commissioner, regarding a spate of accusations and arrests for so-called