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

Picturing The Passion: ‘The Last Supper’ by Leonardo da Vinci

April 1, 2021 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Undoubtedly the most controversial and timeless meal in history is the Last Supper. This significant event is best memorialized by Leonardo

Maundy Thursday: The Meal, The Memorial and the Mandate

April 1, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The Word in the Holy Week Another Passion Week amidst the Pandemic – the Maundy Thursday April 1, 2021:

Assam: Chrism Mass – A Day to Renew and Celebrate Catholic Priesthood

March 31, 2021 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr Tom Mangattuthazhe – Guwahati: During Holy Week, the Chrism Mass is celebrated in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world. The Chrism Mass

Holy Thursday: Dedicated to Priests

March 31, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Holy Thursday is the most prayerful and profound of all religious observances, saving only the Easter Vigil. The evening

Over 2500 People Appeal for Immediate Bail to Fr Stan Swamy

March 31, 2021 Team ICM News

New Delhi: Over 2500 people from India and abroad have jointly issued a statement against the recent rejection of National Investigation Agency (NIA) bail application

Spy Wednesday: Commitment and Priority-Choice for God

March 31, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The Word in the Holy Week Another Passion Week amidst the Pandemic – the Spy Wednesday March 31, 2021:

Spy Wednesday: Be Renewed

March 30, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Is 50:4-9, Mt 26:14-25 Today is Wednesday of the Holy week, which in some places is known as

The Task of an Apostle – Day in and Day Out: The Word This Week

March 30, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Another Passion Week amidst the Pandemic – the Preaching Tuesday March 30, 2021: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33,36-38 ‘Listen’ is

Ask Jesus to Teach Us His Ways

March 29, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33,36-38 Today’s liturgy of the word invites us to reflect over the theme “Live as we

Whipping Out Not Slipping Out: The Word in the Holy Week

March 29, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Another Passion Week amidst the Pandemic – the Cleansing Monday March 29, 2021: Isaiah 42: 1-7; John 12: 1-11

Homily for Youth: Blessed is He Who Comes

March 28, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Palms, Psalms and the Passion March 27, 2021: The Palm Sunday Mark 11: 1-10; Isaiah 50: 4-7; Philippians 2:

For the Renewing Grace Received, We Sing Alleluia!

March 28, 2021 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By His Grace Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam We have many festivals and festivities that we as a Christian Community celebrate and naturally