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

Live Your Lives as Best as You Can

July 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Mt 11:25-27 The readings of the day invite us to focus on the concept of knowing God

Uniform Civil Code: Indian Catholic Forum Feels There’s No Need for it

July 18, 2023 Team ICM Features

Kanpur: In response to the Law Commission of India’s notification on 14th June 2023 soliciting responses from the public at large to submit its “views

Assam: MSMHC Sacred Heart Province Opens 12th Provincial Chapter Tinsukia

July 17, 2023 Team ICM News

Fr. Blasius Tete sdb – Tinsukia (Assam): The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC Sacred Heart Province), Tinsukia began their 12th provincial chapter

West Bengal Panchayat Elections: Victory for Three More Catholics

July 17, 2023 Team ICM News

By Isaac Gomes and pictures by Fr Paul Sitling – Keeping with the encouraging trend of three Catholic candidates performing well in the recent three-tier

God Continues to Choose and Prepare His People

July 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Ex 2:1-15a; Mt 11:20-24 The book of Exodus speaks about the guiding hand of God to the people of Israel

Making a Difference: Pope Francis Declares “No to War.” Is Anyone Listening?

July 16, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – “We are living at a crucial moment for humanity, in which peace seems to give way to war. Conflicts are growing,

Follow Christ with Great Dedication

July 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Ex 1:8-14,22; Mt 10:34-11:1 In today’s gospel Jesus lays some heavy demands upon his disciples. To be his disciples we

B’luru: Karnataka Christians Rally for Peace in Manipur

July 15, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The All-Karnataka United Forum for Christian Human Rights (AKUFCHR) on Saturday undertook a peace rally in Bengaluru to express solidarity

Homily: Jesus, the Sower of Seeds

July 15, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo , SJ – Fifteenth Sunday of the Year July 16, 2023 Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 God reveals to us and

Respond to the Demands of the Gospel

July 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Is 55:10 – 11; Rom 8: 18 – 23; Mt 13: 1 – 13 Oh! Most Aseity, aid the bearer,

Homily for Youth: Show off, Show in and Show Down?

July 15, 2023 Team ICM Youth

Fr Antony Christy, SDB – July 16, 2023: 15th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13: 1-23 The Word as

Quo Vadis, a Lingering Question

July 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

Tom Thomas – “Domine, Quo vadis?” Translated from the Latin, it means, “Lord, where are you going?” This is the question that Peter asked the

St. Bonaventure: A Mystical Writer and Always a Franciscan at Heart

July 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Saint Bonaventure, born Giovanni di Fidanza in 1217, was an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher. The seventh Minister General

Manifest God’s Compassionate Love

July 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Gen 49: 29-32; 50: 15-26a; Mt 10: 24-33 In the gospel of the day Jesus speaks of his Father’s providential

Surrogate Motherhood: The Church Perspective

July 13, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Dr Jeanette Pinto – Motherhood is a very special gift that God has given to a woman. However, this dream of being a mother