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

Spread the Word of God and Make Jesus Known

August 29, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: 1 Thes 2: 9-13; Mt 23: 27-32 The readings of today impel me to be a witness of God’s

A Case for Celibacy

August 29, 2023 Team ICM Features

Lavoisier Fernandes – Lately on social media (via WhatsApp group chats) and on the digital format as well, a ‘Times of India’ blog article written

Be Faithful to the Mission Despite Challenges

August 28, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Gilderious Khonglah csc Readings: Jer 1:17-19; Mk 6:17-29 The word of God today asks us to be courageous, just like the prophets of olden days.

Making a Difference: God’s Challenging Call – Are You Up For It?

August 28, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano You may not think about it. You may not pray about it. You may not even know about it. But like it

Actions Should Align With Principles of Justice, Mercy

August 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: 1Thes 1:1-5,8-10; Mt 23:13-22 Today’s readings offer a profound reflection on the nature of true faith, the impact of genuine

St. John the Baptist: A Bloody Gruesome Gift on a Platter

August 27, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Dr Jeanette Pinto – Gifts bring joy and a smile on the face of a receiver. There’s a plethora of gifts that one can choose

St. Augustine: The Reformer

August 27, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Saint Augustine of Hippo was a Roman African, early Christian theologian and philosopher from Numidia whose writings influenced the development of

Homily: Establishing Peter’s Authority with the Keys to the Kingdom

August 26, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Twenty first Sunday of the year August 27, 2023 Isaiah 22:19-23 Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus challenges us to know him personally

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