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

Be An Authentic Disciple of God

June 6, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter csc – Readings: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5: 1-12 The first reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

A Tribute to Bro Simon: A Great Preacher and an ‘Anointed Accountant’

June 5, 2021 Team ICM Features

By C V Joseph – Bengaluru: A memorial Mass was celebrated in remembrance of Bro. Simon Albert Rodrigues, who passed away on 5th May 2021

Corpus Christi: Fullness Of Catholicism

June 5, 2021 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Leon Bent – This little known feast is far more important, solemn and doctrinal, than lesser festive Commemorations and Liturgical Celebrations that, are given

Homily: Covenants Signed With Blood

June 5, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Year B – June 6, 2021 Readings: Ex 24:3-8; Heb

Homily: Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

June 5, 2021 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – The Body and Blood of Christ June 06, 2021 Exodus 24:3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Today, we are

Respond to Christ’s Invitation

June 5, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Ex 24: 3-8; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16.22-26 Today is the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. On

Be Sensitive to People Around You

June 4, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Tob 12: 1, 5-15, 20; Mk 12: 38-44 ‘Love God!’ This seems easy, but ‘Love your neighbor!’ is harder.

Despite Challenges, Church in N-E India Puts Up United Response Against Covid-19 Second Wave

June 4, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19, News

Guwahati: In a virtual meeting held recently, the Catholic Church in the North-East India swung into action by forming a central core team to monitor

B’luru Parish Church Distributes Grocery Kits To Poor Hakki-Pikki Community

June 4, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

By C V Joseph – Bengaluru: “The second wave of Covid-19 has made life all the more difficult to the ordinary workers and they struggle

God Knows Us Better Than We Can Ever Imagine

June 3, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah csc – Readings: Tob 11:5-15; Mk 12:35-37 Being born as human, Jesus becomes the son of a human being just like one

‘Here I am’: B’luru Archdiocese’s Unique Burial Support Initiative Brings Succour to Families

June 3, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19, Interviews

By Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: With many succumbing to COVID-19 pandemic since April last year, it has been a harrowing time for the affected

Manipur CM Seeks Support From All Religious Groups to Fight Covid

June 3, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

By Felix Anthony – Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh sought support from all religious groups to fight the second wave of Covid-19 in

Fill Your Hearts With Love for God

June 2, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Ajit Kumar Takiri – Readings: Tob 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8: 4-9a; Mk 12: 28-34 Both the readings are inviting us to be filled with

Ranchi Archdiocese Begins Food Supplementary Distribution for Covid Patients at Govt. Hospital

June 2, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

Ranchi: The Archdiocese of Ranchi always has a soft corner for the poor, the marginalised and the suffering. After launching two huge endeavours of providing

Meet the Charcoal Artist from Arunachal Pradesh

June 2, 2021 Team ICM Offbeat

By Felix Anthony – Kharsang: A young boy from the last village of Arunachal Pradesh is spreading positivity with portraits made of charcoal during this