Indian Catholic Matters

Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa

By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate
Bengaluru: Environmental Day Celebration at Mount Carmel School, Mariapura

Bengaluru: Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, under the guidance of Sr Nakshatra, the principal and MCC Sisters and the dedicated teaching
CCBI Unveils Newly Renovated Headquarters in New Delhi, Marking a Significant Milestone

New Delhi: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), the premier episcopal conference representing the Latin Catholic Church in
Beyond Politics: Understanding the Papacy as a Divine Vocation

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the opening pages of his Confessions, St. Augustine writes: “You have made us for yourself,
A Challenge to Communicators

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – On Sunday 1 June, the Catholic Church will observe the 59th World Day of Social
‘Faith Always Overcomes Our Fears,’ Says Indian Missionary Priest

In this exclusive interaction with Indian Catholic Matters Editor Verghese V Joseph, Fr. Anthony Swamy, a young missionary priest from
Pope Leo XIV: Iron Fists, Velvet Gloves

# chhotebhai – When writing on an unfolding story one runs the risk of being overtaken by developments if its
AI and Deepfake Challenges for the Church

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In today’s hyperconnected world, technology touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From scrolling through Facebook
Making a Difference: Pope Leo XIV Highlights the Marginalized, Peace, Earth in Inauguration Homily

By Tony Magliano – In the inaugural Mass homily, Pope Leo said that the role of the successor of Peter
When Did God Die?

# chhotebhai – Another startling headline? It isn’t about Holy Friday. It was occasioned by a Special Edition (100 pages)
We Have a Pope: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Verghese V Joseph – In a historic and jubilant moment on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, the faithful gathered in
Goa’s Holy Family Sisters Begin Devotion for Founder Fr. Faustino’s Recognition

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – Sancoale, Goa: On April 24, 2025, the Holy Family Sisters officially inaugurated public devotion to
Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa

By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate
Bengaluru: Environmental Day Celebration at Mount Carmel School, Mariapura

Bengaluru: Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, under the guidance of Sr Nakshatra, the principal and MCC Sisters and the dedicated teaching

Feet, Faith, and the Journey

April 16, 2025 Team ICM Reflections

Fr. Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Imagine walking for days. Your feet are dusty, aching, and heavy with exhaustion. Every step feels like a burden,

Passion Week: The Lament of Calvary!

April 16, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Vijayan MJ – Passion week is that time of the year when Christians all over the world remind themselves about the sufferings, anguish, pain and

A Stone’s Throw

April 15, 2025 Team ICM Reflections

Tom Thomas – The phrase “A Stone’s Throw” is not used much these days. I ask my college going daughter when we are driving together

A Haven of Hope at Velankanni: Mercy Home Needs Your Help

April 14, 2025 Team ICM Features

Verghese V Joseph – In the heart of Velankanni, a small village in Nagapattinam district of India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, lies a haven

Christian Witness: Evangelization Beyond Proselytism

April 13, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Lavoisier Fernandes – A hymn that deeply resonates with me is God Forgave My Sin (Freely, Freely) by Carol Owens. Its refrain—“Freely, freely, you

Women Power Transforming Lives

April 12, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – Have you ever thought that social works can be paths of hope and generativity? Read on to get a grasp

Catholic Bishops’ Support for Waqf Act Amendments Sparks Debate on Minority Rights

April 8, 2025 Team ICM News

In a move that has sent ripples across India’s religious landscape, the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) recently expressed support for the amendments to

Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Spirit of Interfaith Iftar 2025

April 4, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – On 22 March, 2025, from 5.15 pm – 8.00 pm, Auxilium Convent High School Ground Wadala witnessed the Interfaith Iftar organized by

Across Borders: Upholding Human Dignity in Immigration

March 31, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Lavoisier Fernandes – It’s been a good number of years since I legally migrated to the United Kingdom. Recently, while visiting my home state

My Vacation With The Lord

March 30, 2025 Team ICM Reflections

By Tom Thomas – It seems almost surreal. I am on a verdant green leafy ground with the statue of Jesus and His outstretched arms

Saint Joseph is the Silent Saint

March 18, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Fr. Dr. John Singarayar SVD – In an age of bold evangelists and charismatic spiritual leaders, the story of Saint Joseph offers a compelling counternarrative

The ‘Sin of the Century’

March 12, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Rev. Dr. Merlin Rengith Ambrose – The liturgical season of Lent is a call to the faithful for spiritual regeneration and a profound conversion of

Traveling Light, Walking in Hope: The Lenten Call to Conversion

March 12, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Tom Thomas – It is 2 am in the morning and I can’t sleep. My body affected by what is known as jet lag, travelling

Weaponising Scripture

March 11, 2025 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai Trump has weaponized tariffs to subject both friend and foe. He has even weaponized (appropriated) the Bible to further his self-centred goals. Sacred

Nearly 28000 Unite in Faith for the Archdiocesan Walking Pilgrimage 2025 in Goa

March 9, 2025 Team ICM News

Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD; Pictures Joseph Fernandes – On the first Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman hosted its