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

Faith, Trust in God Become Beacons of Light

October 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Rom 4: 13,16-18; Lk 12: 8-12 From today’s readings, we learn about the significance of faith and trust in

Pope Francis’ Surprise Apostolic Exhortation Dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux

October 19, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes – I was very much surprised on reading the news of Pope Francis’ new Apostolic Exhortation entitled C’est la Confiance – It

We Love to Preach But Often Fail to Practice

October 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Rom 4: 1-8; Lk 12: 1-7 Today’s gospel reading invites us to walk the talk. In the reading Jesus continues

St Therese of the Child Jesus: The Confident Saint

October 18, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tom Thomas A recent retreat, I attended brought home the learning that God speaks to us through His word, which we must read daily.

God is Compassionate and Merciful

October 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Rom 3:21- 30; Lk 11:47- 54 The readings of the day invite us to reflect on the theme “faith and

Catholic Church Welcomes SC Verdict on Same-Sex Marriage

October 17, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) welcomed the verdict of the Supreme Court of India, which has refused

St. Luke Used His Writing Skills for Evangelization

October 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: 2Tim 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Luke, evangelist. He was a physician and a native

Synod: Synchronizing the Sentiments of the Scattered

October 16, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Emmanuel Akilan R.M. SJ – “I know that you are all Jesuits, but are you all Catholics?” questioned one of the Bishops in North

Live a Life of Authenticity and Integrity

October 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 The gospel reading of today speaks about the nature of faith and righteousness. In this passage,

Fr. Joe Prabhu Inspires Salesian Philosophy Students on ‘Young at Risk’ Topic

October 15, 2023 Team ICM News

Fr. Blasius Tete SDB – Dimapur, Nagaland: An enlightening evening unfolded at Salesian College Dimapur as Fr. Joe Prabhu, Executive Director of DB YaR Forum,

What Exactly is a Blessing?

October 15, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes – Yet again the Holy Father Pope Francis made sensationalised media headlines when he sneezed (I don’t mean literally) replying to a

Have Complete Faith in Christ

October 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Rom 1: 1 – 7; Lk 11: 29 – 32 In the first reading we hear St. Paul making the

Assam: A Spiritual Awakening that United Thousands at Golaghat

October 14, 2023 Team ICM News

Assam, 13 October: Golaghat Parish, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Assam, embarked on an extraordinary spiritual journey in June 2023. The mission, a profound

Homily: Jesus Rejected by His Own

October 14, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Eighth Sunday of the Year October 15, 2023 Isaiah 25:6-10 Philippians 4:12-14.19-20 Matthew 22:1-14 From the earliest of times

Find Your Place at Table of Divine Grace

October 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Isa 25: 6-10a; Phil 4: 12-14, 19-20; Mt 22: 1-14 This parable mirrors our modern lives in several ways. Firstly,