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

Prison Ministry: What the Gun Cannot Do, A Nun Can Do!

July 26, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – I am a horrible sinner. Can it be true that Jesus loves me? asked Rajasekhar (name changed) to a

Be Receptive to His Messages

July 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17 The readings of the day remind us that the reign of God can be

Saints Anne and Joachim: A Story of Great Faithfulness and Love

July 25, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – When we humans live in cooperation with God, miracles happen, even though the eyes of the world see nothing new under

Extend Your Helping Hands to Those in Need

July 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Ex 16: 1 – 5, 9 – 15; Mt 13: 1 – 9 We are often busy reading different types

Assam: St. Martin De Porres Parish Dhuria Hosts Inspiring 3-Day Youth Convention

July 25, 2023 Team ICM News, Youth

Fr. Blasius Tete – Dibrugarh (Assam): A three-day-long youth convention was held at St. Martin De Porres parish, Dhuria, under Dibrugarh diocese, Assam. A total

Manipur: CBCI Team Finds Large-Scale Devastation of Churches, Institutions, Houses; Provides Relief to Displaced People

July 24, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: A Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) team comprising Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President of CBCI, Archbishop Dominic Lumon, Archdiocese

March for Life Rally to be Held in Pune on Aug 10

July 24, 2023 Team ICM News

New Delhi: CHARIS, a pro-life group, under the aegis of Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) youth ministry of the Catholic Bishops Council of India (CBCI), is

St. James: The Witness Apostle

July 24, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – James was the brother of John the Evangelist. The two were called by Jesus as they worked with their father in

St James: May His Suffering Inspire Us

July 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Today the church celebrates the feast of St. James, who responded to the call of

The Narrow Gate, Rescue for the World

July 23, 2023 Team ICM Features

Paul Suski – “If the angels were capable of envy, they would envy us for two things; one is the receiving of Holy Communion, and

Be in Closeness With Jesus

July 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42 The first reading of the day teaches us about justification and sanctification, in which God is

Khasi Christians Deplore Disgraceful Crimes Against Women in Manipur

July 22, 2023 Team ICM News

Shillong: Against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Manipur with no end in sight, it is a disgrace to see that the perpetrators

Grandparents, Rejoice!

July 22, 2023 Team ICM Family

# chhotebhai Though a creature of the day, I am not particularly enthused by various “Days” like Father’s, Mother’s, Doctor’s, Constipation etc. I suspect that

Homily: God’s Kingdom Among Us

July 22, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Sixteenth Sunday of the Year July 23, 2023 Wisdom 12:13.16-19 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 Humankind has a constant but strange

Nurture the Goodness of Your Heart

July 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Wis 12:13, 16 -19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24 – 43 All the three readings of today’s liturgy remind us that