Indian Catholic Matters

Interreligious Dialogue: the Christian Brothers and their Pedagogy of Love for the Oppressed.

Subhasis Chattopadhyay Ph.D. – Writing should be elegant, free from bombast and crisp. There should hardly be any repetition
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

Kerala: Pamplany Elected as Archbishop of Tellicherry and Kochupurackal as new Bishop of Palghat

January 15, 2022 Team ICM News

Bangalore: The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church, gathered at Mount St. Thomas, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, having received prior Papal

Homily: Persevere in Our Living Faith

January 15, 2022 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Second Sunday of the Year, January 16, 2022 Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 Today we begin the

Be a Visible Sign of the Kingdom

January 15, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: Is 62: 1-5, 1 Cor 12: 4-11, Jn 2: 1-11 In the gospel today, Jesus is at the

Show Respect and Dignity to Others

January 14, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By William Selvaraj csc – Readings: 1Sam 9: 1-4, 17-19, 10: 1a; Mk 2: 13-17 Life becomes a celebration when one follows Jesus freely and

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Former Bishop Franco Mulakkal Acquitted from All Charges

January 14, 2022 Team ICM News

Kottayam: Former Bishop of Jalandhar Diocese Franco Mulakkal on Friday was acquitted from all charges in the nun rape case, the Additional Sessions Court said

Perianayagi Madha Shrine: The Italian Connection

January 13, 2022 Team ICM Best of ICM, Features

By Verghese V Joseph- Statue of Periya Nayagi Periyanayagi Madha Shrine is a famous Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Mother Mary of Jesus. Constructed in

Help Others and Allow God to do the Rest

January 13, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By John Desing csc – Readings: 1Sam 8:4-7, 10-22; Mk 2:1-12 ‘Where there is a will, there’s a way’ is a commonly used proverb and

Love Is To Be ‘Stirred’ Not ‘Taken’

January 12, 2022 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Lisa Joseph – I still remember the thrill and joy of being able to introduce my husband as “My” husband right after my wedding.

Walk in The Path of Heaven

January 12, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter csc – Readings: 1 Sam 4:1-11; Mk 1: 40-45 The liturgy of the day invites me to introspect and grow in my

Is Instagram All About Vanity?

January 11, 2022 Team ICM Aleteia

By Miriam Diez Bosch – In this interview, Joan Maria Bovet, Director of the Family and Health Psychological Center, analyzes Instagram’s impact on favoring an

Discover the Purpose of God’s Plan For Us

January 11, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Naresh Namindla csc – Readings: 1 Sam 3: 1-10, 19-20; Mk 1: 29-39 In the first reading of today, we hear the call of

Reflect Love and Compassion in Speech

January 10, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah csc – Readings: 1 Sam 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 The authority of Jesus was acknowledged and accepted by the people because of the

2022 World Day of Peace Message: Yes, to Human Needs! No, to Militarization!

January 9, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano Fifty-five years ago, on Jan. 1, 1968, with the Vietnam War raging, and numerous other armed conflicts causing untold death and destruction,

Be a Part of His Discipleship

January 9, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William csc – Readings: 1 Sam 1: 1-8; Mk 1:14-20 The readings of the day comfort and call us to share with others.