Indian Catholic Matters

Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
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
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
When Did God Die?

# chhotebhai – Another startling headline? It isn’t about Holy Friday. It was occasioned by a Special Edition (100 pages)

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

On Valentine’s Day, An Ode to Jesus!

February 13, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Jacqueline Kelly – My Darling Jesus, I just can’t stop loving You and if I stop just tell me What I will

Take Inspiration from Noah

February 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Gen 6: 5-8, 7: 1-5, 10; Mk 8: 14-21 God created us out of love, and He wants us to

Now is the Time to Travel to the Holy Land

February 12, 2023 Team ICM Features, Israel Calling!

Bangalore: The tourism industry in the Holy Land is getting back on its feet lifting the spirits in the traditional birthplace of Jesus. In 2022,

If God Forgives, Should We Not Forgive Ourselves?

February 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Gen 4:1-5,25; Mk 8:11-13 In today’s first reading we see that Cain ignored the fact that he is related to

Homily: Fulfilling the Law

February 11, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J. – Sixth Sunday of the Year February 12, 2023 Readings: Sirach 15:15-20; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37 God calls us to a

Accomplish What He has Called us to do

February 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Sir 15: 15-20; 1Cor 2: 6-10; Mt 5: 17-37 Jesus does not overturn the law of Moses, nor does he

Don’t Hold Back on Your Talents

February 10, 2023 Team ICM Features

BY Tom Thomas – Looking through the Gospel of Mathew as part of a Bible study exercise, I was struck that the multiplication of loaves

Be Sincere and Generous With Your Gifts

February 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Gen 3: 9-24; Mk 8:1-10 Today’s gospel speaks about the miracle done by Jesus in feeding the four thousand people

Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick

February 10, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality, Healthcare

By Leon Bent – Our Lady of Lourdes is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, venerated in honour of the Marian apparitions

Mangalore: Media Fraternity Discuss Challenges, Issues Impacting the Industry

February 10, 2023 Team ICM News, Tech / Media

Mangalore: Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education along with Signis Karnataka and Spearhead Academy organised a State-Level seminar on ‘Towards and Ethical Media’ in Mangalore