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

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

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