Indian Catholic Matters

The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
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
Celebrating Bandel Basilica’s May Feast: A Living Testament of Over 400 Years of Faith and Heritage

Soroj Mullick SDB – Bandel, May 4, 2025: The annual May Feast, a significant event for Bandel Basilica Parish and
Mary’s Light Guides Our Journey To God

Our faith is woven through Scripture, Mary stands as a luminous thread, her life a testament to unwavering trust in
A Simple End

Tom Thomas – Walking through a cemetery can be quite educative. Reading the various inscriptions on the headstones, one can
The Dignity of Work Transcends Our Economic Systems

In an era where labor is increasingly reduced to productivity metrics and profit margins, Saint Joseph the Worker stands as
Legacy of Saint Joseph

Jacqueline Kelly – Saint Joseph is considered to be “the most hidden of the saints”. Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem were
Ordained to Serve: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Welcomes 8 New Priests

By Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Photos by Anthony Dias – The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on Wednesday joyously
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
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

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

Hope for Vocations: The Unseen Power of the Domestic Church

March 8, 2025 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes Each month, the Holy Father Pope Francis invites us to pray for a specific intention. In February, his focus was on vocations

Dark Clouds Over Arunachal

March 7, 2025 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai Arunachal Pradesh means the “Land of the Rising Sun”, because being in the eastern most part of India, it is the first part

Finding Hope in the Lenten Season

March 4, 2025 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

In homes across the Christian world, families are entering the sacred season of Lent—a 40-day period that serves as both spiritual pilgrimage and shared journey.

A Penny for Your Penance

March 4, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

# chhotebhai – There are two common English phrases where the word “Penny” is used – “A Penny for your thoughts”, and “Going to spend

Lent: Uniqueness of 40 & 50 Days of Fast in India

March 4, 2025 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Chev. Prof. George Menachery – When it comes to observing Lent, India occupies a unique place with the presence of 168 dioceses out of

Derek O’Brien Urges Christian Institutions to Mobilize Alumni for Nation-Building

March 2, 2025 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Party Leader Derek O’Brien has called upon Christian-run institutions in India to

Love Marriage or Love Jihad?

February 28, 2025 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai The term “Love Jihad” is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. Jihad is derived from the Arabic word Jahada that literally means accomplishing