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.

Saints Anne and Joachim: A Story of Great Faithfulness and Love

July 25, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – When we humans live in cooperation with God, miracles happen, even though the eyes of the world see nothing new under

Extend Your Helping Hands to Those in Need

July 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Ex 16: 1 – 5, 9 – 15; Mt 13: 1 – 9 We are often busy reading different types

Assam: St. Martin De Porres Parish Dhuria Hosts Inspiring 3-Day Youth Convention

July 25, 2023 Team ICM News, Youth

Fr. Blasius Tete – Dibrugarh (Assam): A three-day-long youth convention was held at St. Martin De Porres parish, Dhuria, under Dibrugarh diocese, Assam. A total

Manipur: CBCI Team Finds Large-Scale Devastation of Churches, Institutions, Houses; Provides Relief to Displaced People

July 24, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: A Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) team comprising Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President of CBCI, Archbishop Dominic Lumon, Archdiocese

March for Life Rally to be Held in Pune on Aug 10

July 24, 2023 Team ICM News

New Delhi: CHARIS, a pro-life group, under the aegis of Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) youth ministry of the Catholic Bishops Council of India (CBCI), is

St. James: The Witness Apostle

July 24, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – James was the brother of John the Evangelist. The two were called by Jesus as they worked with their father in

St James: May His Suffering Inspire Us

July 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Today the church celebrates the feast of St. James, who responded to the call of

The Narrow Gate, Rescue for the World

July 23, 2023 Team ICM Features

Paul Suski – “If the angels were capable of envy, they would envy us for two things; one is the receiving of Holy Communion, and

Be in Closeness With Jesus

July 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42 The first reading of the day teaches us about justification and sanctification, in which God is

Khasi Christians Deplore Disgraceful Crimes Against Women in Manipur

July 22, 2023 Team ICM News

Shillong: Against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Manipur with no end in sight, it is a disgrace to see that the perpetrators

Grandparents, Rejoice!

July 22, 2023 Team ICM Family

# chhotebhai Though a creature of the day, I am not particularly enthused by various “Days” like Father’s, Mother’s, Doctor’s, Constipation etc. I suspect that

Homily: God’s Kingdom Among Us

July 22, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Sixteenth Sunday of the Year July 23, 2023 Wisdom 12:13.16-19 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 Humankind has a constant but strange

Nurture the Goodness of Your Heart

July 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Wis 12:13, 16 -19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24 – 43 All the three readings of today’s liturgy remind us that

St. Mary Magdalene: A Saint for Many Seasons

July 21, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – St. Mary Magdalene’s feast day is celebrated on July 22. She is the patroness of converts, repentant sinners, sexual temptation, pharmacists,

Grandparents: Guardians of the Family

July 21, 2023 Team ICM Family

Jacqueline Kelly – The life of Jesus, on earth was short, but the lessons He taught us can never be forgotten. We recall the great