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

Kiara: Bringing You the Joy of Music!

September 18, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

In an Interview, Dr Wendy M Dickson, founder and director of the Kiara Music Academy tells Ashwini Jaisim how her upcoming musical titled Tales as

Why Be Married In The Church?

September 18, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr. Herve Morissette, C.S.C. – In October 2015, a married couple – Louis and Zélie Martin – were canonized by Pope Francis during the

Centurion: Keeping The Faith

September 17, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Errol Fernandes SJ – 1 Tim 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10 In the story of today’s Gospel, we will read of a centurion’s response of faith

Facing Monday Morning Blues

September 17, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, Vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil At which he toils under

CBCI Unveils Norms For Women’s Safety at Workplace

September 16, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

New Delhi: The Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India (CBCI) on Thursday released the ‘CBCI Guidelines to deal with Sexual Harassment at Workplace’ at CBCI Centre

Karnataka Christian Think Tank Set Up To Tackle Challenges

September 16, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: In a landmark development, a Christian Think Tank Meeting was organized under the aegis of the Karnataka Region Catholic

Charity Inspires Charity

September 16, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan – In the month of September, 2016 there was an offer of cooked food from a hotel to Jeevodaya Ashram in

Forgiveness: Need of The Hour

September 16, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Fr Eugene Lobo, S.J. – Twenty Fourth Sunday of the Year September 17, 2017 Ecclesiastics 27:30-28:7 Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness is a Christian virtue

Consecrated Life With A New Paradigm

September 15, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Sr. (Dr.) D.J. Margaret, FMA – “Consecrated” are a people of a time and a place. They can have an influence and they can

Do Catholics Worship Idols?

September 14, 2017 Team ICM Q&A @ ICM

By Fr. Adrian Mascarenhas – Why do we have statues of Jesus in our church, when we do not allow idol worship? A person who

CBCI Secy Gen Writes An Open Appeal to PM Over Jharkhand Incidents

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Honourable Prime Minister, I am making this appeal to you with much sorrow and anguish but also with hope. You must be aware of the

Chapter VII : Our LORD

September 13, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – Titles of Jesus used by the primitive Church express their faith in Jesus alive and risen The Resurrection

Of Blue Whales and White Rabbits!

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Family

By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues – Speaking of whales, the first thing that comes to mind is the Prophet Jonah in the Old Testament who was

Fr. Tom’s Release: Bangalore Archdiocese, CRI & Salesians To Offer Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Bangalore: The Archdiocese of Bangalore, along with the Salesians of Don Bosco of the Bangalore Province and the Archdiocesan CRI, will celebrate a Thanksgiving Holy

CBCI Policy to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

New Delhi: Women of today have emerged out of the shelters of their homes and are making their presence felt in all fields; political, legal,