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

If We Had No Bones, Then…

November 13, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

David is nine-years old and in 4th grade. He is passionate about aircraft and football. His favourite team is Bayern Munich and he sings their

Unholy Smoke! Eucharist Celebration Not a Photo-op, Says Pope

November 13, 2017 Team ICM News

By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – In a double whammy of sorts, Pope Francis has this unique knack of putting his finger on issues that may

Parables for Today: Marriage as Heaven

November 12, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Fr. Joe Mannath, SDB Tony, a close friend of mine since our university studies, is married, and has two college-going children. This is how

Be Ready When The Lord Comes

November 11, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Thirty Second Sunday of the Year November 12, 2017 Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Christian spirituality has always

“You Will Be a Blessing” (Gen 12:2)

November 10, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr Augustine Vallooran, VC – A young doctor was sharing with me his frustration in life. As a school boy he was living with

A Catholic Medico’s Bedside Reflection

November 9, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Tia Teresa Thomas – Today was the last day of our 10-day posting in Emergency Medicine. We were only in fourth term so the

Handling Gen Z: An Amoris Laetitia Approach

November 8, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Gilbert Choondal, SDB – Face 1: The Blue Whale Challenge The number of victims falling prey to the infamous “Blue Whale Challenge” has been

Chapter XV: On The Third Day He Rose Again From the Dead (1)

November 8, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Fr Joseph Francis – Why the third day? The variation in the Nicene Creed is: “and rose again on the third day in accordance

Praying With Your Children: Your Example Matters

November 7, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr Hervé Morissette, CSC – There is no minimum age for prayer. When your children hear you praying, even if they do not yet

Avarice: The Colourful Deceit of Money

November 6, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Fr Jacob Arimpur, VC – St Thomas Aquinas defines avarice as the unreasonable or immoderate desire for riches. It is a cardinal sin and

Blessed Rani Maria: A Great Moment for Church in India, Says Pune Bishop Dabre

November 6, 2017 Team ICM News

By His Grace Bishop Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Poona – Just about 22 years ago Sr. Rani Maria was stabbed at death near Indore, Madhya

The Bare Naked Truth About Modesty

November 5, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Offbeat

By Susanna D – I’m hardly the first person to write about this, but it seemed like a good idea to write anyway, because most

Team Jesus – Think and Live Positive

November 5, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Linda Joseph – Have you ever wanted a magical formula that will help your prayer life, your daily walk, your relationships? Begin with this:

Puddochery Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev (Dr) Michael Augustine Returns to Heavenly Father

November 4, 2017 Team ICM News

Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev (Dr) S Michael Augustine of Pondicherry-Cuddalore region passed away on Saturday morning (November 4) at 9.00 am. He was 85 years

Law of The Land or Love of God? Jesus Answers

November 4, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Thirty First Sunday of Ordinary Time Malachi 1:14-2:2.8-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9.13; Matthew 23:1-12 God loves each person individually and