Indian Catholic Matters

Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower

Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
Pope Francis Died on the Birthday of St. Joseph Vaz

By Filomena Saraswatif Giese, Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – The commentaries on the life and death of Pope Francis have
Prophets Don’t Die, They Multiply: Pope Francis, the Struggle for Power, and the Church’s Missed Revolution

James Pochury – The Morning After: Grief, Memory, and a Piercing Realization The news of Pope Francis’s passing came quietly,
After Francis, Who?

(Extracts from the book “The Jerusalem Code” published in January 2021) # chhotebhai – Focus now shifted to the Camerlengo
Pontiff’s Last Journey: Pope Francis Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30 pm India Time

Verghese V Joseph – The funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis will be solemnly celebrated on the parvis of
Francis Challenged Us When We Needed It Most

Dr. Fr. John Singarayar SVD – At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,
Papa Francesco: The Pope of Surprises

By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence
Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away

Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring
End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away

Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,
Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower

Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

B’luru Archdiocesan Women Rally for Manipur

July 31, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Nearly 1000 people gathered at St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral today wearing all black in protest of the atrocities committed against

Odisha Diocese Meets to Strengthen Labor Commission

July 31, 2023 Team ICM News

By Sujata Jena – Bhubaneswar: The Regional Diocese of the eastern Indian state, of Odisha recently conducted a day-long program to strengthen its labor commission

Jesuit Founder St. Ignatius of Loyola – A True Mystic

July 30, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

On July 31, the Universal Church marks the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of

Part I: The Miracle on the Vistula – The Unsaid Story

July 30, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Paul Suski – “…faith and prayer are forces that can influence history and that in the end prayer is more powerful than bullets and

St. Ignatius of Loyola: “If Saints Could Do This, Why Not I?”

July 30, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Ex 32:15-24,30-34; Mt 13:31-35 The first reading of the day speaks about the impatience of the people of Israel. Mosses,

Homily: There Will be Accountability in the Heavens

July 29, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Seventeenth Sunday of the Year July 30, 2023 1 Kings 3:5.7-12 Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Readings stress on

Treasure Jesus in Your Life

July 29, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: 1 Kg 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 The readings of the day invite me to find the treasure

During Difficult Times, What Can I Do?

July 28, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Tom Thomas – “Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed,

Making a Difference: Catholic Church’s Best Kept Secret

July 28, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano The Catholic Church has a big secret. It is so powerful, challenging, and relevant, that if every bishop, priest, religious and layperson

Be an Authentic Disciple of Jesus

July 28, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: Ex 24:3-8; Jn 11:19-27 Today we celebrate a family of Bethany which was so dear to Jesus. In his family,

A Closer Look at St. Alphonsa: The First Indian Woman Christian Saint

July 27, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA – The feast day of St. Alphonsa Muttathupandathu on July 28 is an appropriate time to take a closer look

Value Relationships in the Family

July 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Ex 20:1-17; Mt 13: 18-23 Today’s first reading presents before us the commandments of God. The commands and responsive actions

Goan Catholic Girls Excel as Musicians in Tiatr Theatre

July 26, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture, News

By Bro John Malvino Alfonso OCD and pictures by Pio Esteves – Goa: Goan catholic girls have been playing various musical instruments including wind instruments

Prison Ministry: What the Gun Cannot Do, A Nun Can Do!

July 26, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – I am a horrible sinner. Can it be true that Jesus loves me? asked Rajasekhar (name changed) to a

Be Receptive to His Messages

July 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17 The readings of the day remind us that the reign of God can be