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

Devotion to the Most Holy Rosary

October 6, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Fr. Peter Mascarenhas, SMM – A few years ago I was in Kenya, Africa, giving a session for three months to our seminarians in our

My Love-Hate Relationship with Facebook Comment Threads

October 5, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Susanna D – I don’t know what it is, but as soon as I see an interesting/ thought-provoking/controversial headline or Facebook status, my eyes

A Tale of Two Vocations

October 4, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Fr. Joe Mannath, SDB – Clara comes from a wealthy Japanese family. Her father was a director in the world-famous finance company, Mitsui. Her

Chapter X: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary (2)

October 4, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – The importance of the question about the virginal birth of Jesus In this chapter we reflect on the

Being a Franciscan Means ‘Doing Penance’ through Prayer

October 3, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By A Franciscan Friar – Francisco Bernardone was not born a saint (in the common understanding of that word), that is, as one who went

A Tribute to Cardinal Ivan Dias

October 3, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Following is an article by His Grace Bishop Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Poona and Chairman of NBCLC, sharing his reflections on the late Cardinal Ivan

An Act of Indifference Can Cause Much Harm

October 2, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Chris D’Souza – But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things;

Living In All Humility For The Father’s Grace

September 29, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, S.J – Twenty Sixth Sunday of the Year October 01, 2017 Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32 There are

Saint Jerome: The Good Doctor

September 29, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM – Monk and doctor of the Church. St Jerome is considered to be one of the greatest Biblical scholars. Born

A Call to Revolution: Two Saint Companions of The Month

September 29, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Sam Koonamplackil, VC – Revolutions were great milestones in the building up of our civilized society. Christianity too becomes inexplicable without revolutions. For

Being a Welcoming Church

September 28, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture

By Susanna D – A few months ago I was at a weekday Mass, and it was pretty crowded. First Friday of the month, and

Chapter IX: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary (1)

September 27, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – The existential situation of the human being in sin or the meaning of sin The Nicene Creed here

New(ton) Testament: Jesus in the Latest Bollywood Film

September 26, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Ingrid Albuquerque-Solomon – Imagine getting a Biblical solution bang in the middle of a Bollywood film. I would advise Christians as well as future

Do We Really Need Overstimulation?

September 26, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Chris D’Souza – Recently, my wife returned from Orlando after attending a Zumba® instructor convention. Naturally, I asked her if she enjoyed it.

Book Review: God and Human Then and Now

September 26, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Title: GOD AND HUMAN THEN AND NOW Subtitle: Biblical Personalities for Inspiration and Imitation Author: Fr Joseph Lazar “It is important for us as disciples