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

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez’s Keys to Spirituality

October 30, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Fr. Hedwig Lewis SJ Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez (1533-1617), whose 400th death anniversary will be commemorated on 31 October this year, is a striking example of

Beatification of Sr. Rani Maria on Nov 4

October 29, 2017 Team ICM News

On November 4, 2017, the Vatican will officially announce Sister Rani Maria Vattali, who was stabbed to death in Madhya Pradesh 22 years ago as

Taking Responsibility for Your Life

October 29, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Hedwig Lewis, SJ We are all familiar with the image of the Statue of Liberty. Not many are aware that there is a “Statue

Random Ramblings of an Indian Catholic Runner

October 29, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Tom – “If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to run far, run together”. – An African Proverb. I am

Confessions of a Catholic Priest: I Feel Blessed

October 28, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr Warner D’Souza – Seven years ago, I was appointed as priest-in-charge to St Jude’s Church in Malad East, Mumbai. The parish lies bang

Art Review: When Love Conquered Everything

October 28, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – ‘The arts give expression to the beauty of faith and proclaim the message of the grandeur of God’s creation.’ – Pope

Love is a Characteristic Aspect of Our Faith

October 27, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, S.J. – Thirtieth Sunday of the Year October 29, 2017 Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-30 Love of God is

Christians: Blend In or Stand Out?

October 26, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture

By Susanna D – I’m here to address one of the questions that Christians who take their faith seriously have all thought at one time or

Chapter XIII: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Died and Was Buried

October 25, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Fr. Joseph Francis – Passion and death of Jesus are steeped in history Pontius Pilatus (Pilate) was the Roman Procurator at Judea (25-35 AD)

The Family, School of Prayer

October 24, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr. Hervé Morissette, CSC – The Christian family is the first school of prayer. It is often called the “domestic Church,” because it is in

What’s in a Worldview?

October 24, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Chris D’Souza – Scripture verse: For in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions

Psycho-Spiritual Refractions: Eliminate excuses

October 23, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Fr. Hedwig Lewis, SJ – Making excuses is a trap we can all fall into. Excuses are rationalizations we make to ourselves about people, events

It’s MY Life, I Can Do As I Please!

October 23, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues – The invitation card for my priestly ordination was a personalised one, very different from the ones you usually come across.

Parable for Today: Tim, My Wise and Good Friend

October 22, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Joe Mannath, SDB – Tim McCarthy is ninety–or may be, ninety-one. He is one of the nicest, wisest and most inspiring persons I

Consecrated Religious In The Connected World

October 22, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Sr. Inigo Joachim, SSA – We must know the evolution of the speed of communication: When Columbus discovered America, it took seven months for