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

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:

Deepen Your Faith and Have Strong Conviction

September 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc Readings: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4: 16 – 30 The readings of today speak about fulfilment of God’s promises. In the gospel

Homily: Cost of Discipleship

September 2, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Second Sunday of the Year September 03, 2023 Jeremiah 20:7-9 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 To be a Christian, to be on

Taking Up Our Crosses Daily Leads to Perfect Discipleship

September 2, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akshi Wary csc – Readings: Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12: 1-2; Mt 16:21-27 In today’s readings, we find a similarity in the life of Jeremiah and

Arunachal: Don Bosco Youth Centre Itanagar Initiates Landmark Mobilization for YaR Mission

September 2, 2023 Team ICM News

Fr. Blasius Tete – Itanagar: In a momentous event that marks a significant milestone in the journey of the Don Bosco Youth Centre Itanagar, of

Called from Seashore: Jeremias, a New Prophet to the Poor!

September 1, 2023 Team ICM News

Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – God doesn’t come directly to give us what we need but rather He always sends His messengers to provide us

Share Common Brotherhood With People

September 1, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: 1 Thes 4: 9-11; Mt 25: 14-30 The readings of today encourage me to be faithful to the small responsibilities given to me. The

Parish Admin Resource Booklet to Enhance Laity Participation Launched

September 1, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, News

Verghese V Joseph – A resource booklet to enhance laity participation in parishes was launched at an event held recently at Atma Darshan in Mumbai.

Goa Archdiocese, Caritas India Contribute Rs 1 Cr for Manipur Relief

August 31, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – The unprecedented man-made crisis in Manipur has shaken the consciousness of the entire country to the core. The official development arm