Indian Catholic Matters

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
World’s Faithful Unite for First-Ever Worldwide Marian Procession

Verghese V Joseph – In an extraordinary act of global Catholic unity, the first-ever Worldwide Marian Procession will bring together

Fratelli Tutti: Family Bond of Fraternity and Community

November 18, 2020 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Fr. Soroj Mullick, SDB – Family is part of one’s life and living. It cannot be chosen. One is born into it. A larger

COVID-19: Doors of Churches Were Closed, Not Heart of People

November 18, 2020 Team ICM COVID-19

By Sudar Oli – Konanankuppam (Tamil Nadu): The Church has always been a place of comfort and peace to many people in the world. All

Allow the Holy Spirit to Move in Us

November 18, 2020 Team ICM Reflections

By Ruwnglal Friny Peter csc – Readings: Rev 5:1-10; Lk 19:41-44 Almost everyone sheds tears for something significant in life; it could be tears of

Reap Plenty of What Was Sown

November 17, 2020 Team ICM Reflections

By Nibin K Cyriac csc – Readings: Rev 4:1-11; Lk 19: 11-28 Jesus invites everyone to take “risks”. He trained his apostles in every aspect,

Goa: Basilica Unveils Details of Novena, Feast of St Francis Xavier

November 17, 2020 Team ICM News

Goa: The Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa has unveiled details of Novena and Feast of St Francis Xavier. The theme for this Novena

Youth Joins Don Bosco Church To Celebrate Children’s Day For Less Privilege

November 16, 2020 Team ICM News

By C V Joseph – Bengaluru: Don Bosco Church Lingarajapuram here celebrated the Children’s Day with the children of the migrants from Bellary, Gulbarga and

Encounter Jesus for Transformation

November 16, 2020 Team ICM Reflections

By Vicky Lamin Gayang csc – Readings: Rev 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk 19:1-10 In today’s Gospel, we see the desire and the longing of Zacchaeus to

N-E India School Principals Endorse Anti Human Trafficking Campaign

November 16, 2020 Team ICM News

School principals from North-East India endorsed an urgency call to curb human trafficking during the webinar held on 14th November. The webinar was jointly organised

The Church in N-E India Has Grown in Surprising Ways

November 15, 2020 Team ICM Aleteia

By John Burger – Tribal people in the “land of dawn-lit mountains” find dignity in being Christian. A people in a remote part of India

See His Presence in Our Life

November 15, 2020 Team ICM Reflections

By Akhsi Wary csc Readings: Rev 1:1-4, 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43 “Jesus son of David have mercy on me,” what a beautiful and meaningful prayer! In

Homily for Youth: Stretch Forth Your Hand, Heart, Minds and Love

November 14, 2020 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – November 15, 2020: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4th World Day of the Poor Proverbs 31: 10-13,19-20,3031; 1 Thessalonians

Homily: Enter into the Joy of Your Master!

November 14, 2020 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ – Thirty-third Sunday of the Year – Cycle A – November 15, 2020 Readings: Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thess

Homily: Spend Time Reflecting on God-Given Gifts

November 14, 2020 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Thirty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time – November 15, 2020 Proverbs 31:10-13.19-20.30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 The Church

Be Grateful for all the Talents

November 14, 2020 Team ICM Reflections

By Pravin S csc – Readings: Pro 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1Thes 5: 1-6; Mt 25: 14-30 The liturgy of the day invites us to

Light a Lamp for Courage, Justice, Truth and Liberty!

November 14, 2020 Team ICM Features

By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – Light a lamp for COURAGE – to illumine the darkness which has engulfed many everywhere! Diwali, the Festival of