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

The Epiphany of Our Lord: Celebrating the Visit of the Magi

January 5, 2025 Team ICM Features

Epiphany also known as “Theophany” in Eastern Christian tradition, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and

Part III: Miracles of Goa – Saint Francis Xavier

January 3, 2025 Team ICM Features

Born in the Castle of Xavier in the Kingdom of Navarra [now a Province of Spain] on 7th April, 1506; died on the Island of

Part II: Miracles of Old Goa – The Church of Santa Monica

January 2, 2025 Team ICM Features

Nestled in the picturesque village of Velha, also known as Old Goa, the Convent of Santa Monica and the Chapel of Weeping Cross in Goa

Beginning 2025 With Hope

January 1, 2025 Team ICM Features

Mater Dei, Gaudium Spei & Pax Dei! January 1, 2025: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4: 4-7; Luke 2:16-21 It is

Part I: Miracles of Old Goa

January 1, 2025 Team ICM Features

Goa – it is that distant land that more and more people seek to come to for a holiday. It is a land where life

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Sistine Madonna’ by Raphael da Urbino (1513)

December 31, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – O Maiden will you be, the Mother of the Saviour Your God has chosen you, to give the world His Son

The Good News in the New Year 2025

December 30, 2024 Team ICM Features

I know it may sound odd, but in recent years I’ve felt much happier on New Year’s Eve than on New Year’s Day. I’ve come

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Rest on the Flight to Egypt’ by Luc Olivier Merson (1879)

December 29, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – The first Christmas was far from comfort and tedium. Twelve days had not yet passed and adversity struck. Post the visit

The Christmas Canvas: The ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ by Peter Paul Rubens

December 29, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – We are in the city of Antwerp in northern Belgium. It is a prosperous city of money, merchants and trade. In

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Procession of the Magi’ by Benozzo Gozzoli (1459 – 1460)

December 28, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo, Fra Angelico, Gozzoli and Botticelli: all these master artists had a single thing in common. They

Marking The Feast of The Holy Innocents

December 27, 2024 Team ICM Features

It is Christmas, and the Church spares nothing in rejoicing at the arrival of the Child of Bethlehem. But amid the light and joy of

Hope Comes From Above, Learn to See It!

December 26, 2024 Team ICM Advent

26 December, 2024 – Christmas of Hope They speak of White Christmas in quite a few countries, referring mostly to a Christmas marked by snowfall.

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Annunciation to the Shepherds’ by Joachim Wtewael

December 25, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – The first Noel, the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they

The Story Behind Boxing Day!

December 25, 2024 Team ICM Advent, Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly – Christmas is a day for exchanging gifts like cakes, sweets, toys or money. It is a season of lights, decorations and

Did You Know That There Are Superstitions Attached to Christmas?

December 25, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly. The Spirit of Christmas is already upon us. Christmas superstitions are revived every year, and they lend a traditional air to Christmas.