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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

Demystifying Pope’s Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love

August 20, 2017 Team ICM Family

Team ICM – Today’s families face innumerable challenges. The Holy Father Pope Francis exhorts the church to see how best her pastoral care can be

EoC: A 25-year-old Prophecy

August 19, 2017 Team ICM Features

Those who feel they must answer the call to building an economy of communion know that in order not to get lost they must look

Faith And Perseverance Are Rewarded Through Prayers

August 18, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

Twentieth Sunday of the Year August 20, 2017 Isaiah 56:1, 6-7, Romans 11:13-15; 29-32, Matthew 15:21-28 By Rev. Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J. – Following Jesus

Are You Planning To Get Married?

August 18, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr. Jacob Arimpur VC – There is a beautiful Word of God from the Holy Scripture revealing to us the dignity of marriage. In the

Inspiring Quotes From ‘Amoris Laetita’

August 17, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr. Arul Raj, C.S.C., – Amoris Laetitia, the Pope’s apostolic exhortation on love in the family, without doubt can be called one of the

Eco-Philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi

August 17, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Dr. AJ Sebastian, SDB – This article is Part 1 of the three-part series dwelling on the eco-philosophical vision of St. Francis of Assisi based

Chapter III: I believe in God the Father Almighty (1)

August 16, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

Our God is not impersonal God We Catholics do not believe in an impersonal God or nameless Reality, a “Tad” or a “Nirguna God”. We

Pope Francis Prays Angelus for Solemnity of the Assumption

August 16, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

The feast of the Assumption, also known as Ferragosto, is an important religious and civil holiday in Italy, and thousands of faithful were present in

A Day of Joy: Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

August 14, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J. Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a; 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 Today (August 15) we celebrate the feast of Mary’s Assumption into heaven.

Matha, Pitha, Google, Deivam!

August 14, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture

By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues One of the questions in the old penny catechism was “Where is God?” And the answer was “God is everywhere.” Today

Feast of Assumption: The Gift of Mother Mary to Us

August 14, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul into heaven is one of the last dogmas of the

Facing Those Brook Besor Moments…

August 13, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Linda Joseph – I believe all Christians face something Max Lucado referred to as a Brook Besor moment. When even your dearest abandon you

Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love In The Family

August 12, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Most Reverend Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam – This year, on March 19th, the feast of St. Joseph, our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis,

Why Do You look For The Living Among The Dead? #fakenews

August 12, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Tech / Media

By Rev. Fr. Joshan Rodrigues – Just a few days ago, I received a Whatsapp text from one of my relatives stating that Sr Nirmala, the

Jesus Is The Source Of Peace

August 11, 2017 Team ICM Homilies

Nineteenth Sunday of the Year August 13, 2017 1 Kings 19:9.11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33 God’s presence is felt more often in tiny, small ways,