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

Adolescence: Those Wonder Years, Really?

November 22, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr Divya Paul – Adults commonly tell young people that the teenage years are the “best years of your life.” The rosy remembrance highlights

Praying With Teenagers: Motivate Them

November 21, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr Hervé Morissette, CSC – Your younger children will find it normal to pray with the family, but it may not work as well

Want to Overcome Anxiety and Fear?

November 21, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Fr Warner D’Souza – A few years ago I learnt how to overcome fear and anxiety, and that too in a hospital. I happened

Brother Cal: The Saintly Man

November 20, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture

By Subhasis Chattopadhyay – Orphans stink of poverty and misfortune. The ambitious who intern at orphanages move on to greener pastures. Those who run orphanages

Parables for Today: Marriage as Hell

November 19, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Fr. Joe Mannath, SDB – Kumari was young and good-looking. Like most young women getting married, she had dreams of loving a man, being

In Solidarity with the Poor: Wakeup Call for Catholics!

November 18, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – Pope Francis has invited the Catholic Church and the entire world, to observe 19 November as the ‘World Day of

Keep The Faith and Be Watchful

November 18, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Thirty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time – November 19, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-13.19-20.30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 The Church

The Parable of the Talents: Vivid Use of Light

November 18, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – An image speaketh a thousand words. The art of painting for long has chiseled and enamoured the heart, mind, soul and

World Day of the Poor: Reach Out, Urges Pope Francis

November 17, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Holy Father Pope Francis – At the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, I wanted to offer the Church a World Day of the

Instead of a Cell Phone, How About a Cross By Your Bedside?

November 17, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Fr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan – One day we visited a convent to meet the Superior. I rang the bell and waited. Immediately a kitchen girl

Environment Degradation and Restoration of Creation Are Inseparably Linked

November 16, 2017 Team ICM News

By Sr. (Dr). D. J. Margaret FMA – The concept of environmental security and safety has gained attention in contemporary society. Modern technology and development,

Small Family = Happy Family… Really?

November 16, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Susanna D – Some years ago at our after school tuition class in the slum, I was ‘taking up’ one girl’s Hindi answers. All

Chapter XVI: The Question of Resurrection

November 15, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Fr Joseph Francis – Chapter XVI: On the third day he rose again from the dead (2) The Sadducees (a party of Jewish priests) were

How to Proceed With Prayer: Keep It Simple and Short

November 14, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr Hervé Morissette, CSC – If you want your family prayer to be regular and inspiring without racing through it, keep it simple and

Forgiveness Therapy: The Healing of the Self

November 14, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Divya Paul – 1. Therapeutic Forgiveness Forgiveness is the dealing with another person’s offense in a helpful manner. One definition of therapeutic forgiveness