By Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: With allegations that include sexual misconduct, criminal activities and kidnapping flying thick and fast, Indian Catholic Matters Editor caught
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Perianayagi Madha Shrine: Thousands Take Part in Pilgrim Walk
By Verghese V Joseph – On October 5, thousands of people undertook the 15-kilometre pilgrim walk that began from Infant Jesus Church at Ulundurpettai to
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Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on the Mission in the World
By Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA – Pope Francis with his prophetic words: “The missionary mandate touches us personally: I am a Mission, always; you are
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Mother Teresa Sister Concilia Granted Bail
By Verghese V Joseph – Sr. Concilia Baxla, a member of the Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa Sisters), has been released on bail by the
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Faith Institutions Divest From Fossil Fuels
By Verghese V Joseph – Last week, a coalition of diverse faith institutions announced its divestment from fossil fuels. With these announcements and others, the
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Pope Motivates Indian Bishops: Continue Work with Courage, Enthusiasm
By Verghese V Joseph – Encouraging a group of Indian bishops to continue their work with courage and enthusiasm, Pope Francis on Tuesday said he
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Catholics Raise Eyebrows as Bishop Dons Saffron Robes!
By Verghese V Joseph – Belagavi: Pictures of Belagavi diocese Bishop Derek Fernandes, wearing saffron robes and with a vermilion tilak (mark) on his forehead,
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Bengaluru: State CM Takes Part in St Mary’s Feast Day Celebrations
By Verghese V Joseph Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday visited the famous St. Mary’s Basilica in Shivajinagar and witnessed the celebrations
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Ad Limina Visit: Archbishop Peter to Lead Karnataka Delegation to Rome
(File picture: Bengaluru Archbishop Most Rev Dr Peter Machado greeting Holy Father Pope Francis when he called on him during his last visit) By Verghese
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Protect Environment! Holy Father’s Clarion Call
By Verghese V Joseph – To mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which was observed on the 1st of September,
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Pope Endorses Appointments in Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
By Verghese Joseph – The Holy Father has given his assent to the decisions taken by the Oriental Church in India. The Synod of Bishops
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B’luru: Solemn Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary Begins
By Verghese Joseph – On a cloudy Thursday evening, all roads in and around Shivaji Nagar cantonment area of Bengaluru, led to St. Mary’s Basilica
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Project Vision Rushes to Provide Succour to Flood Affected
Verghese V Joseph – Reacting in double-quick time by reaching out to 1,400 families who were affected by the recent floods in Wayanad district of
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Security Heightened at Velankanni Basilica
By Verghese Joseph Fearing a rerun of the serial bomb blasts that rocked Sri Lankan churches in April this year where over 200 lives were
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Canada Emerges as Top Destination for Indian Students
By Verghese V Joseph – Every year, over 3 million Indian students travel to different countries to pursue their higher education. For decades the US
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