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  • Empower Parish Councils, Transparency, Women’s Ordination, Says Forum

    (A corollary to “Synodality is not an Optional Extra”) # chhotebhai – The Indian Catholic Forum (ICF) previously gave a

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     A Brother Among Brothers  Francis of Assisi did not write theology in the academic sense. He sang it. In the

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Goa: 31 Youngsters Receive Sacrament of Confirmation From Cardinal Ferrao

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Goa: Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, on Thursday, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 31 youngsters at St. Sebastian’s Church, Loliem in the Archdiocese of

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We have begun the Ordinary Time of the Liturgical Year and the daily readings for the Holy Mass are from the Letter to the Hebrews

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Is there a limit to grow and mature in our life? The obvious answer is, “no.” We are not finished products as human beings and

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Consecrated Life: From Ordinary to Extraordinary

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By Sr Lini Sheeje MSC – “What would become of the world if there were no religious?” St Teresa rightly asked herself (Autobiography, ch. 32, n. 11).

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Presentation of Jesus & World Day of Consecrated Life

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Shefali Alvares & Photos by Parul Merchant – Mumbai: Author Dr. Kranti Kiran Farias on Tuesday launched her new book “We, Indian Christians” in the

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Making a Difference: Unborn Babies Still Desperately Need Our Help!

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Don Bosco: An Inspiration to Many!

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By Leon Bent – God, it is said, sends the world saints when they are most needed – not men and women of “general holiness,”

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Bosco: Living The Legacy

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Let the Words of Jesus be Our Strength

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Desing John csc – Readings: Heb 12: 1-4; Mk 5: 21-43 The readings tell us of the significance of the sacraments of healing. The sacraments

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34th CCBI Meet: National Episcopal Conference Elects New Chairmen for Commissions

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Bangalore: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) on Sunday elected new Chairmen for its 16 Commissions during its 34 Plenary Assembly. The newly-elected

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Non Violence – is Pro-life

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Accept Our Limitations Before God

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Bangalore: The three-volume textbook “The Emmaus Experience: Catechism for Adults” was released on 28 January, 2023 during the 34th CCBI Plenary Assembly at St. Johns

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