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

ICPA Awards: Editor Jose Kavi, Writer Sr Robancy & Author Joseph Anthony Bag Prestigious Journalism Accolades

August 22, 2023 Team ICM News, Tech / Media

Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) will honour noted journalist, writer and editor Jose Kavi conferring its prestigious annual Louis Careno Award for Excellence in Journalism.

The Queenship of Mary

August 21, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Peter Mascarenhas, SMM – In exchanging my Indian currency into a European currency at an airport, the clerk noticed a picture of Queenship

Mary’s Queenship Protects Us

August 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Isa 9: 2-7; Lk 1: 26-38 Today we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In

St. Pius X: A Humble Saint

August 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. He

Profess Christ But Also Live for Him

August 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc Readings: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24: 42-51 The gospel reading of the day invites us to be watchful, alert, and prepared. Jesus

Inherit God as Your Precious Treasure

August 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Judg 2:11-19; Mt 19: 16-22 To follow the Lord is to listen to God’s commandments, that is to love

Homily for Youth: Is It Better to be a ‘Pagan’?

August 19, 2023 Team ICM Youth

Fr Antony Christy – Pagan who knows God or a believer who knows not? August 20, 2023: 20th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 56:1, 6-7;

Homily: Persevere in Your Prayers

August 19, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twentieth Sunday of the Year August 20, 2023 Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Following Jesus means that we

See Good Deeds and Follow Christ

August 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Isa 56:1,6-7; Rom11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 We are in the 20th Sunday of ordinary time. All the three readings of

Good Parenting Is About Making Those Difficult Choices

August 18, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Sunil Mahajan – During my session on Bullying there is a point that says, ‘Children Have Parents That Are Bullies and Copy Their Parents Behavior’. It always made me

Possess Childlike Qualities

August 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Josh 24: 14- 29; Mt 19: 13- 15 The Gospel invites us to reflect on the theme “let the children

The Interplay of Christianity and Being Indian

August 17, 2023 Team ICM Features

Leon Bent Sacred Scripture teaches that man is created “in the image of God,” is capable of knowing and loving his Creator, and is appointed

The Sacredness of Marital Relationship

August 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Josh 24:1-13; Mt 19:3-12 Today’s readings speak about the sacred relationship which exist between God and people. In the first reading, we see God,

Let Go of Bitterness and Seek Reconciliation

August 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Josh 3:7-10a,11,13-17; Mt 18:21-19:1 The Gospel reading of today speaks about forgiveness. Peter asked Jesus about forgiving a brother. The

Making a Difference: ‘Defend Life’

August 15, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – During the recent World Youth Day in Portugal, one of the 10 young people who had the unique opportunity to enjoy