High Stakes for Christians in India’s Pivotal Elections
Verghese V Joseph – As the world's largest democracy pars for the course of its second phase of the world's ...
Empowering Catholic Youth: A Call to Excellence, Unity, and Service
By Isaac Gomes – Kolkota: In a time when intolerance is on the rise and divisiveness is being fostered among ...
Empowering Young Minds: Storytelling in the Digital Age Workshop
Dr. A. Magimai Pragasam – Trichirappalli: A dynamic two-day workshop titled ‘Storytelling in the Digital Age’ was recently conducted on ...
CBCI Condemns Attack on St. Mother Teresa School in Telangana: Urges to Stand Against Exploitation of Diversity
Verghese V Joseph – The recent attack on St. Mother Teresa English Medium School in Kannepally, Mancherial district of Telangana ...
Cardinal Neri’s Call to Duty: Good, But More Could Have Been Said About Goa Politics
Verghese V Joseph – The recent statement by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa-Daman, urging his people to refrain ...
Remarks Over Maratha King Shivaji: HC Quashes FIR Against Goan Priest
Verghese V Joseph - Panjim: In a significant development, the High Court of Bombay at Goa, on Friday, has quashed ...
The Real Kerala Story: Church Vs Church and Movie Vs Movie
Verghese V Joseph – The battle for Kerala has become movie vs movie, and church vs church, with parties vying ...
Not Voting is a Sin: A Clarion Call to Action by Archbishop Peter Machado
Verghese V Joseph – At a time when the voice of moral authority in the church appears to be fading, ...
Unveiling Concerns: Idukki Diocese’s Role in Screening of Controversial ‘The Kerala Story’
Verghese V Joseph - In light of the recent decision and subsequent screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' ...
Bishops Body to Catholic Schools: Display Preamble; Promote and Respect Diversity and Inclusivity
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the apex decision-making body representing the Catholic community ...
Goa: Empowering Faithful Through Biblical Formation
Br. Malvino Alfonso, OCD & Verghese V Joseph - In a concerted effort to deepen the spiritual engagement of the ...
Vatican Media Adds Kannada Language; Aims to Expand Its Reach
Verghese V Joseph - Bengaluru: Vatican News has expanded its linguistic reach by incorporating Kannada as its 53rd language, catering ...
Manipur Govt Retracts Decision to Make Easter Sunday a Working Day Following Protests
Verghese V Joseph - Imphal: In a significant reversal, the Manipur government has revoked its decision to designate March 31, ...
Easter Greetings: B’luru Archbishop Peter Machado Calls for Renewal and Unity
Bengaluru: With Easter nearing, Bengaluru Archbishop Peter Machado delivered a heartfelt message resonating with millions of Christians worldwide. "Easter," he ...
Chhattisgarh: Poor Remote Village of Daltonganj Celebrates Palm Sunday
Verghese V Joseph - Ranchi: In the remote village of Chiropath, nestled amidst the wilderness approximately 230 kilometers away from ...
Salesian Sisters’ National Conference Tackles Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Challenges
Verghese V Joseph - Goa: Auxilium Skills Academy and Auxilium Nisarg Mitra, the vocational training and ecology arm of the ...
Escalation of Anti-Christian Violence: EFI Report Unveils Disturbing Trends Across India During 2023
By Verghese V Joseph – In a stark revelation, the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) has unveiled the findings of ...
As Election Nears, Christians Witness Increased Violence in 2024, Says UCF Data
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: As India gears up for the national elections, a troubling trend has emerged in ...
Assam: Christians Gather for Peace and Harmony in Udalguri
Udalguri, Assam: In the backdrop of all that is happening in Assam, especially the passing of the controversial Assam Healing ...
Ahead of 2024 Elections, Catholic Church to Observe Friday as ‘National Day of Fasting and Prayer’
Verghese V Joseph – In a move reflecting both spiritual fervour and civic duty, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India ...
India’s 2024 Elections: A Potential Game Changer for Christians
Verghese V Joseph - India, the world's largest democracy, is a nation of diverse cultures, languages, and religions. Among its ...
Archbishop Menamparampil Urges Study of ‘Civil Disobedience’ Amidst Assam’s Controversial Legislation
Verghese V Joseph - Guwahati: In a climate of apprehension within Assam's Christian community, Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati ...
Catholic Bishops of India Concerned over Polarisation Along Religious Lines
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: In response to the intricate socio-political landscape and the looming impacts of technologies such as ...
West Bengal: Celebration Marks Inaugural Women’s Religious Day in Krishnagar Diocese
Sr. Gracemary SMI - Krishnagar (West Bengal): The Women’s Commission of Krishnagar Diocese made history as it celebrated the Day of ...
Goa: National Interfaith Conference Emphasizes Unity and Inclusion
Pilar (Goa): The recently-concluded 'Sadbhav Sammelan 2024,' a national interfaith conference held at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre Pilar, saw an ...
Raising Hope: Bettada Halasuru’s St Anthony Church Needs Your Help to Build an Adoration Chapel
By Verghese V Joseph – In the heart of Bettada Halasuru, a serene village nestled amidst the verdant greenery of ...
DeSIFMA: Where Education Meets Filmmaking!
Verghese V Joseph – Chennai, India: For students passionate about film and media, De Sales International Film & Media Academy ...
Bishop Joseph Kariyil of Cochin Retires
Bangalore: His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Most Rev. Joseph Kariyil (75) from the pastoral care of ...
Celebrating a Life Devoted to Service: The Journey of Sister Clare
By Verghese V Joseph – In the quaint village of Enamakkal, nestled near Thrissur in the southern Indian state of ...
Fr Johannes Gorantla Appointed New Bishop of Kurnool
Bangalore: His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr Johannes Gorantla, O.C.D., (50) priest of the Order of Discalced Carmelite, currently ...
St. Teresa’s Church in Mahe Elevated to Basilica Status
By Verghese V Joseph - Mahe, (Kerala): - In a momentous ceremony held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, St. Teresa’s ...
Karnataka: St. Joseph’s Church in Herbile Celebrates Annual Catechism Day
Herbile: St. Joseph's Parish in the scenic village of Herbile in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka marked a significant milestone ...
Part I: A Conscious Choice – An Archbishop’s Insight into Jesus’ Forgiveness
By Fr Arockia Dhas Rayappan – In the afternoon, an expatriate once walked into the Church campus where I was ...
Family Movements of the Church Aspire for Collaboration Through Synodal Path
By Verghese Joseph - Benaulim (Goa): In a landmark two-day event uniting various family movements and associations of the Catholic ...
Indian Cardinal Filipe Neri Elected as New President of the Asian Bishops Conference Body
Bangkok: In a significant development. the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) on Thursday elected Indian Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão ...
Tryst with Telescope in Goa: Birth of Telescopic Astronomy in India
By Franky Fernandes - The men of cloth being men of science would carry not just Gospel but also European ...
Documentary on ‘Martyrs of Kandhamal’ Premiered at CBCI Assembly
Bangalore: A moving documentary titled ‘Martyrs of Kandhamal on the Path to Sainthood' was premiered on February 5 at the ...
Daughters of St. Paul Unveils New Logo on Milestone Anniversary
Verghese V Joseph - Mumbai: In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the passing of co-founder Sister Thecla Merlo and ...
CBCI’s Contribution to Nation-Building is the Need of the Hour
By M L Satyan. The ongoing General Body Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) being held in ...
Novel Canon Law Diploma Course To Empower Lay People Draws Huge Response
Bengaluru: In a very first initiative to empower lay people on Canon Law, the Commission for Canon Law under the ...