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

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – The Most Zealous Missionary

July 31, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Joseph Royan, C.Ss.R – Early in the year 1730 a young priest was recovering from his broken health in the west of Italy.

Calcutta Archdiocesan Discussion: Panellists Urge Church to Highlight Contributions, Empower Laity

July 31, 2023 Team ICM News

Isaac Gomes – Kolkata: In an interactive panel discussion held under the aegis of Archdiocesan Social Communications Commission (ASCC), Archdiocese of Calcutta, the panelists felt

B’luru Archdiocesan Women Rally for Manipur

July 31, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Nearly 1000 people gathered at St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral today wearing all black in protest of the atrocities committed against

Odisha Diocese Meets to Strengthen Labor Commission

July 31, 2023 Team ICM News

By Sujata Jena – Bhubaneswar: The Regional Diocese of the eastern Indian state, of Odisha recently conducted a day-long program to strengthen its labor commission

Jesuit Founder St. Ignatius of Loyola – A True Mystic

July 30, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

On July 31, the Universal Church marks the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of

Part I: The Miracle on the Vistula – The Unsaid Story

July 30, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Paul Suski – “…faith and prayer are forces that can influence history and that in the end prayer is more powerful than bullets and

St. Ignatius of Loyola: “If Saints Could Do This, Why Not I?”

July 30, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Ex 32:15-24,30-34; Mt 13:31-35 The first reading of the day speaks about the impatience of the people of Israel. Mosses,

Homily: There Will be Accountability in the Heavens

July 29, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Seventeenth Sunday of the Year July 30, 2023 1 Kings 3:5.7-12 Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Readings stress on

Treasure Jesus in Your Life

July 29, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: 1 Kg 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 The readings of the day invite me to find the treasure

During Difficult Times, What Can I Do?

July 28, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Tom Thomas – “Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed,

Making a Difference: Catholic Church’s Best Kept Secret

July 28, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano The Catholic Church has a big secret. It is so powerful, challenging, and relevant, that if every bishop, priest, religious and layperson

Be an Authentic Disciple of Jesus

July 28, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: Ex 24:3-8; Jn 11:19-27 Today we celebrate a family of Bethany which was so dear to Jesus. In his family,

A Closer Look at St. Alphonsa: The First Indian Woman Christian Saint

July 27, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA – The feast day of St. Alphonsa Muttathupandathu on July 28 is an appropriate time to take a closer look

Value Relationships in the Family

July 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Ex 20:1-17; Mt 13: 18-23 Today’s first reading presents before us the commandments of God. The commands and responsive actions

Goan Catholic Girls Excel as Musicians in Tiatr Theatre

July 26, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture, News

By Bro John Malvino Alfonso OCD and pictures by Pio Esteves – Goa: Goan catholic girls have been playing various musical instruments including wind instruments