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

Why Celebrate the Girl-Child?

September 10, 2023 Team ICM Family

Dr. Jeanette Pinto – The first known use of the term girl-child was circa – about the year 1755. The word girl, meaning “a female

Come September: Close Encounters of a Marian Kind

September 9, 2023 Team ICM Features

Leon Bent – Come September! It’s yesterday once more, for me! I simply bask in its aura, its divine melieu. On the twenty-sixth day of

Homily: The Power of United Prayer

September 9, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J – Twenty Third Sunday of the Year September 10, 2023 Ezekiel 33:7-9 Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 As Christians we are responsible

Let the Grace of God be Upon You

September 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Ex 33: 7-9; Rom 13: 8-10; Mt 18: 15-20 The gospel reading calls and invites us to possess the spirit

Reflection on Marian Festivals in September

September 8, 2023 Team ICM Features

Faith – is a relationship, leading to a way of life: A way of life can be with or without one’s relationship with God! In

On The Night of 8th September

September 8, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Sr Molly Fernandes sfn – My visit to a religious article store, left me speechless when I saw a rare statue of Maria Bambina laid

Dangers of a Post-Christian World

September 8, 2023 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai I recently read an article “Why are Christians Persecuted Today?” by Mumbai Jesuit Myron Pereira. It was a brilliant analysis that, unfortunately, offered

Listen to the Needs of Others Who Are Crying for Help

September 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5 Today’s readings invite us to reflect on the mercy and compassion of God. St. Paul says

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