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

Mother and Son – Both Saints!

August 26, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Dr Jeanette Pinto – Most mothers today are troubled, worried and distraught regarding the faith of their children, they feverishly pray that their children walk

Enact Accordingly to Teachings of the Church

August 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsangcsc – Readings: Isa 22: 19- 23, Rom 11: 33- 36, Mt 16: 13- 20 The Gospel reading invites us to reflect on the

Good News of Kandhamal’ Documentary Released on 15th Anniversary in New Delhi

August 26, 2023 Team ICM News

New Delhi: ‘Good News of Kandhamal’ – a powerful documentary capturing Kandhamal’s amazing saga of faith – was released on August 23 to mark the

Blessed Rani Maria Movie: The Story of a Martyred Nun

August 26, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, Interviews

By Verghese V Joseph – Keeping up with its tagline, the southern Indian state of Kerala is literally turning out to be “God’s Own Country.”

There Should be No Room for Pride or Arrogance

August 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Ruth 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4: 13-17; Mt 23: 1-12 Today in the first reading we hear how God had planned

Goa: Kala Academy’s Western Music Dept Enthralls at Founder’s Day Concert

August 25, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, Catholic Culture

Malvino Alfonso OCD – Panaji: The Department of Western Music of Kala Academy Goa organised its Founder’s Day Concert at the Institute Menezes Branganza hall,

A Movement to Make St. Joseph Vaz ‘Patron Saint of Inter-Religious Relations’ Gathers Steam

August 25, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture, News

Filomena Saraswati Giese – India is a great civilization and the country that has just reached the southern part of the moon, a feat no

Silence in Mystical Spirituality

August 24, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – The thing we fear most about silence is being alone with our thoughts. When confronted with true quiet, we begin to

We Must Deny Ourselves for the Good of Others

August 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Ruth 1:1,3-6,14-16,22; Mt 22:34-40 Today’s gospel reminds us that love is the foundation of our Christian life. Jesus’ response to

India Over the Moon! Catholic Church Congratulates ISRO

August 23, 2023 Team ICM News, Tech / Media

Verghese V Joseph – India scripted history as Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module (LM) touched down on the

Cost of Discipleship: Living Sacrifice

August 23, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

# chhotebhai While searching for a book in my library this title caught my eye: “Fools Die”, by Mario Puzo, of “The Godfather” fame. Its

Become Living Witnesses of God’s Love and Truth

August 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Rev 21:9-14; Jn 1:45-51 Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, an apostle of Jesus who spent his life in spreading the truth

When ISRO Aimed For the Heavens, a Tiny Church in Kerala Said Amen!

August 23, 2023 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture, Features

This is an updated version of the 2017 article. By Verghese V Joseph – As India’s Chandrayaan-3 explores the Moon in search of water, among

Memorable Experience at the World Youth Day

August 22, 2023 Team ICM News, Youth

By Robancy A Helen – Pondicherry: Attending the 17th World Youth Day (WYD) held in Lisbon (Portugal) was Grace filled faith experience. Life is full

If We Turn to God, We are Forgiven and Peace Reigns

August 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Judg 9: 6-15; Mt 20:1-16 The liturgy of the word invites us to understand the way God works in our