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

Homily for Youth: To Live Christ

September 24, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The ultimate call of a Christ-ian 25th Sunday in Ordinary time – September 24, 2023 Isaiah 55: 6-9; Philippians

Homily: Every Grace is From His Free Bounty

September 23, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Fifth Sunday of the Year September 24, 2023 Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20-24.27 Matthew 20:1-16 A major theme that is

Place Your Trust in God’s Wisdom

September 23, 2023 Team ICM News

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Isa 55: 6-9; Phil 1:20c-24,27a; Mt 20: 1-16 Today’s readings speak of a profound connection between God’s perspective and our

Art Review: Mary – A Masterpiece: ‘The Expulsion of Joaquim from the Temple’

September 22, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Definitely there is something about Mary! A woman called blessed for generations, the mostly highly favoured one of God and the

Allow the Spirit of the Lord to Work in Us

September 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: 1 Tim 6: 13 – 16; Lk 8: 4 – 15 The readings of today invite us to be patient

Interpreting ‘Wives, Be Subject to Your Husbands’

September 21, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Dr. Marianne Furtado de Nazareth – The reading from Colossians 3:18 attributed to St. Paul, has been a source of huge discomfort in my mind

Use Your Talents to Spread His Mission

September 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: 1 Tim 6: 2-12; Lk 8:1-3 Today both readings invite us to give importance to spiritual values rather than material

Synod on Synodality- What Do We Know So Far?

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes – The heart of autumn has broken and as the medieval Latin proverb goes “All roads lead to Rome”- to the eternal

Of Occult Practices, Possession and the Priest

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB – With widespread forms of occult practices, the spirit-world is gaining attention today. Practice of exorcism/deliverance – rituals, prayers, incantations,

Suffering and Tortures of Christ

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Jacqueline Kelly – Suffering is the greatest problem of human life. We all have sufferings and we all have to suffer. Sometimes, small sorrows,

Spread Good News of Love, Unity, Compassion

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Mt 9: 9-13 Today we celebrate the feast of Mathew an Apostle of Christ. His call tells

Sainthood Beckons Dr. (Sr.) Mary Glowrey: Understanding the Visionary Nun’s Immense Contribution to Healthcare in India

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Dr Mario Vaz Mary Glowrey and The Vision Of A Catholic Medical College In India The Call to serve in India Mary Glowrey had

Interview: ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Movie Urges Us to Invoke the Light of Christ to Cast out Evil

September 19, 2023 Team ICM Interviews, News, Offbeat

Tom Thomas – “The Pope’s Exorcist” is one of the top ten movies streaming on Netflix. As a Catholic, I found several aspects of the

Be Open to Repentance, Love and Grace

September 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: 1 Tim 3: 14-16; Lk 7:31-35 Today both readings speak about balancing faith and reality. In the first reading, St.

CRI Tinsukia Meeting Deliberates on Peace in Manipur, Safe Migration, School Dropout Crisis, and Digital Addiction

September 18, 2023 Team ICM News

Digboi, Assam: The serene Carmel School campus in Digboi, Assam, played host to the meticulously organised Catholic Religious of India (CRI) Tinsukia Zonal Recollection cum