Indian Catholic Matters

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
Bengaluru: Environmental Day Celebration at Mount Carmel School, Mariapura

Bengaluru: Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, under the guidance of Sr Nakshatra, the principal and MCC Sisters and the dedicated teaching
CCBI Unveils Newly Renovated Headquarters in New Delhi, Marking a Significant Milestone

New Delhi: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), the premier episcopal conference representing the Latin Catholic Church in
Beyond Politics: Understanding the Papacy as a Divine Vocation

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the opening pages of his Confessions, St. Augustine writes: “You have made us for yourself,
A Challenge to Communicators

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – On Sunday 1 June, the Catholic Church will observe the 59th World Day of Social
‘Faith Always Overcomes Our Fears,’ Says Indian Missionary Priest

In this exclusive interaction with Indian Catholic Matters Editor Verghese V Joseph, Fr. Anthony Swamy, a young missionary priest from
Pope Leo XIV: Iron Fists, Velvet Gloves

# chhotebhai – When writing on an unfolding story one runs the risk of being overtaken by developments if its
AI and Deepfake Challenges for the Church

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In today’s hyperconnected world, technology touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From scrolling through Facebook
Making a Difference: Pope Leo XIV Highlights the Marginalized, Peace, Earth in Inauguration Homily

By Tony Magliano – In the inaugural Mass homily, Pope Leo said that the role of the successor of Peter
When Did God Die?

# chhotebhai – Another startling headline? It isn’t about Holy Friday. It was occasioned by a Special Edition (100 pages)
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
Bengaluru: Environmental Day Celebration at Mount Carmel School, Mariapura

Bengaluru: Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, under the guidance of Sr Nakshatra, the principal and MCC Sisters and the dedicated teaching

Homily: ‘Be Perfect, Then, as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect’

February 18, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Seventh Sunday of the Year February 19, 2023 Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 The universal call to

The Centenarian Milestone: Counting 100 Years of Blessings

February 18, 2023 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: A beautiful high thanksgiving Mass on Friday marked the celebration of the 100th birthday of Mrs. Irudaya Mary in the presence of her family

Seek the Gift of Forgiveness

February 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Lev 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 Today we are in the seventh Sunday of the Ordinary time

Become Acceptable Before God

February 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Heb 11:1-7; Mk 9:2-13 Faith leads us to see God. The first Reading defines faith as the assurance of things

Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

February 17, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Jacqueline Kelly – In the Catholic Church, a religious order is a community of consecrated life with members that profess solemn vows. Religious Orders

Picturing the Passion: Christ Washing His Disciples’ Feet

February 16, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – The narrative of today’s painting is simple and yet its significance is revolutionary. The Gospel of John recites: ‘Jesus got up

Following Jesus is Not Easy, But Not Impossible

February 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Gen11: 1-9; Mk 8:34-9:1 “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross

Receive Jesus as He is and not as we Want Him to be

February 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Gen 9:1-13; Mk 8:27-33 The role of a teacher is to teach the students and to make sure that the

Making a Difference: And So We Fight Evil!

February 15, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano Jesus was totally nonviolent. Any serious contextual reading of the Gospel reveals Jesus courageously, prophetically proclaiming the Kingdom of God – often

The Grace of God is Always Necessary

February 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: Gen 8:6-13, 20-22; Mk 8:22-26 To see things clearly and reach the level of perfection with Christ we need

Prophetic Role of St. Joseph Vaz In the Mission History of the Church

February 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Filomena Saraswati Giese – Berkeley, California: The official Feast Day of Indian-Sri Lankan St. Joseph (Naik) Vaz (1651-1711) on January 16, 2023 has just been