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

Sanctification Waits for People Who Endure

July 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Gen 46:1-7, 28-30; Mt 10:16-23 The first reading presents the event of Jacob going down to Egypt. Like the disciples

Become What the Lord Wants Us to Be

July 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Gen 44:18-21,23b-29;45:1-5; Mt 10: 7-15 Jesus calls each one of us for his mission, that is to make known his

West Bengal Panchayat Elections: Three Catholic Women Emerge Victors

July 12, 2023 Team ICM News

Isaac Gomes – Amidst the news of West Bengal Panchayat election results for the three-tier panchayat polls held for 63,229 Gram Panchayat seats, 9,728 Panchayat

Part II: How to Use AI Sites for Bible Study

July 11, 2023 Team ICM Tech / Media

Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM (Franciscan) – Introduction This article presents three widely used Artificial Intelligence (AI) sites that will help in bible study. AI can

Know the Lord Intimately and Experience His Power

July 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Gen 41: 55-57; 42: 5-7, 17-24; Mt 10: 1- 7 God has chosen us for his mission and each day

Reaping of Harvest Must be in Accordance With His Will

July 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Gen 32: 23-33; Mt 9: 32-38 In today’s gospel Jesus wants us to pray for laborers for the harvest. Jesus

Part I Bible Study: Internet and Artificial Intelligence

July 10, 2023 Team ICM Tech / Media

Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM (Franciscan) – Introduction Our world is moving at a very rapid pace. Changes are no more counted in decades but in

A Cry for Manipur: Prayer Meet for Peace held in Goa

July 9, 2023 Team ICM News

John Malvino Alfonso OCD & Pictures by Joseph Fernandes – Panaji: A prayer meet for peace in Manipur was held on 8th July at 3.30

Assam: Novel Seminar in Golaghat Gets Youth Closer to Church

July 9, 2023 Team ICM News, Youth

Golaghat (Assam): On 7 and 8 July 2023, a seminar on the theme “Know Your Church” was conducted at St. Teresa’s Parish, Golaghat for the

Lord Will Take Care of Your Needs

July 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine cs Readings: Gen 28: 10-22a; Mt 9: 18-26 The gospel reading of the day presents to us two incidents in which people experienced

Homily for Youth: Knowing God As God Reveals

July 8, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – July 9, 2023: 14th Sunday in Ordinary time Zechariah 9: 9-10; Romans 8: 9,11-13; Matthew 11: 25-30 Do we

Meghalaya: Pope Appoints Fr. Ferdinand Dkhar as Bishop of Jowai

July 8, 2023 Team ICM News

Bangalore: His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Ferdinand Dkhar (59), currently the Administrator of the Diocese of Jowai, Meghalaya, North-East India, as the Bishop

Homily: His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light

July 8, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Fourteenth Sunday of the Year July 09, 2023 Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9.11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 The readings of today invite us

Live Your Life With a Grateful Heart

July 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Zech 9:9-10; Rom 6:9,11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Today’s readings invite each one of us to thank God for the faith that

K’taka Govt Earmarks Rs 100-Cr Grant for Christian Development Corp, Archbishop Machado Hails Decision

July 7, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah has earmarked Rs 100 crore for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation. Under