Indian Catholic Matters

Finding Hope in the Lenten Season

In homes across the Christian world, families are entering the sacred season of Lent—a 40-day period that serves as both
Catholic Bishops’ Support for Waqf Act Amendments Sparks Debate on Minority Rights

In a move that has sent ripples across India’s religious landscape, the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) recently expressed
Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Spirit of Interfaith Iftar 2025

Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – On 22 March, 2025, from 5.15 pm – 8.00 pm, Auxilium Convent High School Ground
Across Borders: Upholding Human Dignity in Immigration

By Lavoisier Fernandes – It’s been a good number of years since I legally migrated to the United Kingdom. Recently,
My Vacation With The Lord

By Tom Thomas – It seems almost surreal. I am on a verdant green leafy ground with the statue of
Saint Joseph is the Silent Saint

Fr. Dr. John Singarayar SVD – In an age of bold evangelists and charismatic spiritual leaders, the story of Saint
The ‘Sin of the Century’

Rev. Dr. Merlin Rengith Ambrose – The liturgical season of Lent is a call to the faithful for spiritual regeneration
Traveling Light, Walking in Hope: The Lenten Call to Conversion

Tom Thomas – It is 2 am in the morning and I can’t sleep. My body affected by what is
Weaponising Scripture

# chhotebhai Trump has weaponized tariffs to subject both friend and foe. He has even weaponized (appropriated) the Bible to
Nearly 28000 Unite in Faith for the Archdiocesan Walking Pilgrimage 2025 in Goa

Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD; Pictures Joseph Fernandes – On the first Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of
Hope for Vocations: The Unseen Power of the Domestic Church

By Lavoisier Fernandes Each month, the Holy Father Pope Francis invites us to pray for a specific intention. In February,
Dark Clouds Over Arunachal

# chhotebhai Arunachal Pradesh means the “Land of the Rising Sun”, because being in the eastern most part of India,
Finding Hope in the Lenten Season

In homes across the Christian world, families are entering the sacred season of Lent—a 40-day period that serves as both
Catholic Bishops’ Support for Waqf Act Amendments Sparks Debate on Minority Rights

In a move that has sent ripples across India’s religious landscape, the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) recently expressed

CBCI Secy Gen Writes An Open Appeal to PM Over Jharkhand Incidents

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Honourable Prime Minister, I am making this appeal to you with much sorrow and anguish but also with hope. You must be aware of the

Chapter VII : Our LORD

September 13, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – Titles of Jesus used by the primitive Church express their faith in Jesus alive and risen The Resurrection

Of Blue Whales and White Rabbits!

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Family

By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues – Speaking of whales, the first thing that comes to mind is the Prophet Jonah in the Old Testament who was

Fr. Tom’s Release: Bangalore Archdiocese, CRI & Salesians To Offer Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Bangalore: The Archdiocese of Bangalore, along with the Salesians of Don Bosco of the Bangalore Province and the Archdiocesan CRI, will celebrate a Thanksgiving Holy

CBCI Policy to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment

September 13, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

New Delhi: Women of today have emerged out of the shelters of their homes and are making their presence felt in all fields; political, legal,

Indian Catholic Community Joyful, Offer Prayers

September 12, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

The Catholic community in India heaved a huge sigh of relief and erupted with joy when the news about kidnapped Catholic priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil’s

CBCI Expresses Gratitude Over Release of Fr. Tom

September 12, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) expresses its immense joy on getting the news of the release of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil SDB

My Faithbook: To Pray Always and All Ways

September 12, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Author: Fr. Gilbert Choondal, SDB – The book has nothing to do with Facebook though the title, cover design and colour may find striking similarities.

Kidnapped Indian Priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil Released

September 12, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, News

By Verghese V Joseph – Muscat/New Delhi/Bengaluru: Kidnapped Indian Catholic priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil has been released and is now flown to Muscat, the Oman

Franciscan Values: Heeding To The Call of God

September 11, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM – The question by Masseo “why after you,” Three times he asked the question: why does the whole world run

When War is OK: Church Teaching on Just War and the Use of Force

September 11, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Offbeat

By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues – On a recent trip to DC, I had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery where, I’ve been told, more

Indian Catholic Matters Gets Listed on Inter Mirifica

September 10, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Rome/Bengaluru: Indian Catholic Matters (ICM) is proud to state that it has been listed on InterMirifica, a project coordinated by the Holy Father Pope Francis’ Secretariat

Joseph’s Tears – Being Faithful To The Point of Breaking

September 9, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Linda Joseph Kavalackal – Trusting God means trusting Him when darkness threatens to defeat what God revealed to you in the light. Trusting God

Just like Mary

September 8, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Linda Joseph – Catholics mark the birthday of Mother Mary in September. A person who was called ‘favoured’ and ‘blessed among women’. Mary’s ‘blessing’

What Do You Understand By The Theory of Evolution in Genesis?

September 8, 2017 Team ICM Q&A @ ICM

There comes a time in our lives when we are stumped for answers from Catholic faith perspective. We have requested Fathers to address those queries

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