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: The Feast of the Nativity of Mary

September 8, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J. – The readings: Rom. 8:28-30 or Mic. 5:2-5; Mt. 1:16, 18-23 There are many Marian feast days celebrated in the Catholic

Regina: Queen of Heaven

September 7, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Queen of Heaven (Regina Caeli, in Latin) is a title given to Mary, mother of Jesus, by Christians mainly of the

Accept the Plan of God by Forgoing Your Own Will

September 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Mic 5: 2-5; Mt 1: 18-23 Today we celebrate the feast of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The

Put Your Life in the Hands of Jesus

September 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5: 1-11 The first reading gives me confidence that though I am a sinner, still I am

Spend Some Quiet Time in Prayer

September 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44 In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals Peters’ mother-in-law, and goes on healing many others in the town who were sick and

Mother Teresa: Epitomised the Complete Teacher

September 4, 2023 Team ICM Education, Features

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – Teachers, and very sadly so, are today in the news, for all the wrong reasons! In Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, a

Jesus: A Teacher Par Excellence of Modern Education

September 4, 2023 Team ICM Education

Fr Mathew Thankachen O.Praem. – Education and health, two predominant apostolate undertaken by the Catholic Church globally and with special reference to India is founded

For Refugees, Poor and Displaced, St. Teresa Will Always be a Mother

September 4, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – Saint Teresa of Calcutta embodies so much: charity and compassion; goodness and generosity; simplicity and sanctity, and much more!

Exercise Spiritual Authority to Live a Saintly Life

September 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4: 31-37 Today’s liturgy highlights the theme of spiritual authority. Through spiritual authority the

Homily for Youth: The Meaning of Christian Suffering

September 3, 2023 Team ICM Homilies, Youth

Fr Antony Christy, SDB – What justifies our sufferings? 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 3rd September, 2023 Jeremiah 20: 7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16: