(From L to R) Bishop Lawrence Pius of Dharampuri, Archbishop Felix Toppo of Ranchi, Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai, Superior General of the Society of
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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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Chennai: Franciscans Mark Gandhi’s 150th Anniversary & 800th Anniversary of St. Francis Meeting with Sultan
Chennai: The Franciscan Family consisting of various men and women congregations came together to celebrate the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of
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Arunachal: Extraordinary Missionary Month Launched With a Prayer Guide
Miao: The Extraordinary Missionary Month (EMM) of October 2019 announced by Pope Francis was inaugurated with a prayer guide booklet for prayer intentions for the
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Prime Minister Modi Pays Rich Tributes to Sr Mariam Thresia
During his monthly ‘Mann ki baat’ address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid rich tribute to Sister Mariam Thresia, who will
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World Tourism Day: North East Based Tour Operator Bags National Tourism Award
International Pilgrimage Revolution (IPR) a North East based tour operator bagged National Tourism Award for the Best Inbound Tour Operator category at the World Tourism
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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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Tamil Nadu: Annual Walking Pilgrimage of Perianayagi Madha Shrine Begins on Oct 5
Like every year, an annual walking pilgrimage begins from Infant Jesus Church at Ulundurpettai to Konankuppam in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, where the
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SDB Mission Sector Booklet for October Month Launched
The Missions Sector at the Generalate of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has launched a booklet for the animation of Salesian communities and groups
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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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Nesakkaram Celebrates 800th Anniversary of St. Francis Meeting the Sultan
Chennai: Nesakkaram-SEEDS, a Franciscan NGO serving in Chennai in India’s southern state, celebrated on 21 September 2019 the 800th anniversary of St. Francis meeting Sultan
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Arunachal Marks Earth Day With Plantation and Cleanliness Drive
Namphai: Seva Kendra Arunachal East (SKAE) participated in a mega event conducted across India by Earth Day Network with awareness session on waste management and
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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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Canonization Process of Arunachal Martyrs Gains Momentum
By Felix Anthony Tezu: The Canonization process of the French Missionaries, Fathers Nicolas Michael Krick and Augustin-Etienne Bourry, who were martyred in Arunachal Pradesh 165
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Local Catholics Flay Online Criticism of Bishop Wearing Saffron Robes
By Louis Rodrigues – Belagavi: Residents of Deshnur village in Bailhongal taluka, about 28 kilometres from Belagavi have rejected any kind of furore or unrest
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