Indian Catholic Matters

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

Recognise the Signs of His Presence

October 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: Romans 7:18-25a; Luke 12: 54- 59. Gaudium et Spes from Vatican II asks us to try to interpret the signs

Orissa: Vatican Recognises Martyrs of Kandhamal as Servants of God

October 25, 2023 Team ICM News

A report by Verghese V Joseph. As a first step towards beatification, the martyrs of Kandhamal, the Christians of Orissa killed in violence by Hindu

Tales from Prison: The Magic of ‘Our Father’ Prayer

October 25, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan – There was a sharing by a nun at the Delhi convention of Prison Ministry – India. She was a regular

Serve the Lord in all Circumstances

October 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Rom 6: 19 – 23; Lk 12: 49 – 53 In the first reading we hear St. Paul speaking about

Mountains Surrounding Jerusalem: A Biblical Overview

October 24, 2023 Team ICM Israel Calling!

The entire area of Jerusalem is biblically referred to as “the Land of Moriah” as described in Genesis 22:2, when God tested Father Abraham. He

Be Vigilant and Conscious of Choices We Make

October 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Rom 6: 12-18; Lk 12: 39-48 Today’s readings offer valuable insights into the themes of obedience, responsibility, and the consequences

Italian Art Studio’s Online Webinar on Pope Paul VI on Thu at 8 pm IST

October 23, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, News

Progetto Arte Poli, a Verona-based studio inspired by the Renaissance workshops in Italy, has organised an online webinar on the life and times of Paul

The Desert Soldier Saint

October 23, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Tom Thomas – “It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among

Reflect on the Gift of Grace

October 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Rom 5: 12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12: 35-38 The readings provide profound insights into our spiritual journey, our relationship

Making a Difference: Justice, Not Violence, Will End Israel-Hamas War

October 22, 2023 Team ICM News

By Tony Magliano – Hamas brutally, and immorally attacked Israel, killing many innocent Israelis. No excuse can justify this! And no excuse can justify Israel’s

Seek God and His Ways

October 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Rom 4: 20-25; Lk 12: 13-21 The readings of the invite us to have unwavering faith in the promises of

Fr. Manuel Gomes: A Luminary of Goa’s Konkani Religious Literature

October 21, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By John Malvino Alfonso OCD – Fr. Manuel Gomes, a priest from the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, currently serving as the parish priest at

Homily: Both Kingdoms Require Certain Loyalties From Us

October 21, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Ninth Sunday of the Year October 22, 2023 World Food Day Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 Gratitude

Believe that God Always Gives us Strength to Face Challenges

October 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Is 45: 1, 4-6; 1Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22: 15-21 Today’s first reading speaks to us of the choosing by God,

A New Understanding of the Lord’s Prayer

October 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB – The basic question is whether God ‘leads’ humans into temptation or human themselves surrender to the evil existing in