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Society of Pilar to Host MISAL 2024: A Global Gathering for Apostolic Life in Goa

Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX  - The Society of Pilar is set to host the Meeting of the International Societies of ...

B’luru: Empowering Future Leaders – Deacons Unite for a Synodal Journey at NBCLC Seminar

Bengaluru: The National Biblical, Catechetical, and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) is currently hosting a significant six-day national seminar for deacons of ...

West Bengal: Genesis’24 – Uniting Youth in Faith and Fellowship at Bandel Basilica

Bandel Basilica: The highly anticipated Genesis'24 event, a youth-centric festival held on 17 November 2024 at the historic Bandel Basilica, ...

A Journey of Faith: Celebrating the Decennial Exposition of St. Francis Xavier’s Relics in Goa

Br Malvino Alfonso OCD & Verghese V Joseph; Pics -Fr. Barry Cardozo - The Decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics ...

Bible Festival 2024: Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission Marks Milestone with New Youth Flag

Lucknow: The Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission (LDYC) marked a historic moment on November 17, 2024, with the unveiling of its ...

Blessed Carlo Acutis to be Cannonised in April 2025, Says Pope Francis

Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: Pope Francis has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic ...

Igniting Hearts: Join Fr. Rob Galea on a Transformative Journey of Faith and Music in India!

Canisha Judith – Bengaluru: Modern-day evangelist Fr. Rob Galea’s announcement of the ‘Something About You’ India Tour 2024 has ignited ...

Reaching the Unreached – A Mandate in Catholic Bioethics

Dr. Olinda Timms – Bengaluru: The Second National Bioethics Colloquium, held on November 15-16, 2024, at St. John's National Academy ...

Playing on His Mind

# chhotebhai - What does a dying man think of? What is uppermost in his mind, obviously? Have we ever ...

Assam: Major Seminary Rectors Redefine Missionary Formation Amid Modern Challenges

Fr. Kampan Chinnam - Guwahati, (Assam): In a significant gathering aimed at reshaping the future of priestly education, major seminary ...

Empowering Future Generations: Daughters of St. Paul Launches Media Awareness Program in Northeast India

Kampan Chinnam - Guwahati, (Assam): In an initiative that resonates beyond borders, a series of dynamic Media Awareness Sessions aimed ...

United in Faith: A Transformative Celebration at the Feast of the Holy Rosary

Soroj Mullick SDB - Bandel: The Feast of the Holy Rosary was a profound and uplifting celebration held at Bandel ...

Importance of Unity Under a Shared Faith

Gilderious Khonglah csc - Readings: Titus 2: 1-8,11-14; Lk 17: 7-10 Today’s readings encourage us to be responsible and do ...

West Bengal: Empowered Voices – Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Women in Krishnagar

Sr. Gracemary - Krishnagar, West Bengal: The annual Women’s Day celebration on November 3, 2024, brought together a vibrant assembly ...

Strive to Know Jesus More Deeply

Jacob Perikala csc - Readings: Phil 3: 3-8; Lk 15: 1-10 In the first reading, St. Paul expresses that nothing ...

Diocese of Dibrugarh Launches Labour and Migrant Commission with Empowering Orientation Program

Fr. Blasius Tete sdb - Dibrugarh, Assam: The Diocese of Dibrugarh recently hosted an impactful Orientation Programme on Labour and ...

Arunachal Paralegal Volunteer Programme Enhances Legal Literacy Among Trainees

Fr. Kampan Chinnam - GuwahatiThe legal literacy programme in the Miao Diocese, conducted from October 22 to October 25, 2024, ...

Empowering Communities Through Legal Literacy: Creating Paralegal Volunteers

Fr. Kampan Chinnam - Guwahati: A four-day training program on legal literacy was held in the Northeastern sate of Meghalaya ...

New Beginnings: Jowai Diocese Unveils Office for its Dynamic Youth Movement

Fr. Kampan Chinnam Guwahati: The Jowai Diocese in the Northeast region has officially established a new office building for the ...

Nagaland: Orientation Day for Young at Risk and Migrant Ministry

Fr Blasius Tate - Dimapur, Nagaland: On October 25, 2024, an orientation programme on the YaR and Migrant  ministry was ...

Northeast Youth Excel at ICYM National Conference in Punjab

Fr Kampan Chinnam- Guwahati, Assam: The Sixth National Youth Conference, organized by the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), recently concluded ...

Northeast India Formators Unite to Transform Priesthood Education

Fr Kampan Chinnam - Kohima, Nagaland: In a spirit of renewal and commitment, the Northeast India Formators of Diocesan seminaries ...

The Story of the Rosary Collector

By Verghese V Joseph - Suganthi Rose, a home maker from Coimbatore, has a unique passion for collecting Rosaries. Her ...

Media Literacy for Tripura Youth Focusses on Impact on Youth  

Fr Kampan Chinnam – Agartala: The Ambassa Deanery in the northeast state of Tripura held a youth convention from October ...

Assam: Day II Discussion on Penal Laws Explores Balance Between Justice and Mercy  

Fr Kampan Chinnam – Guwahati: The second day of the four-day 37th Annual Conference of the Canon Law Society of ...

Assam: Canon Law Society of India Dwells on Penal Sanctions in the Church  

Fr Kampan Chinnam - Guwahati: The 37th Annual Conference of the Canon Law Society of India (CLSI) commenced on Monday ...

Gender Transitioning Issue in the US: Lessons for Catholic Bioethics Forum in India

Verghese V Joseph - Broomall (Pennsylvania): The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) has initiated a thorough review of a recent ...

Shillong: A Renewed Call to Evangelization and Synodality at the Symposium

Fr. Kampan Chinnam –  Shillong: On the final day of the three-day symposium held on October 9, 2024, church leaders ...

In Jesus, There’s Blessed Assurance

Preet Anupam Beck csc - Readings: Wis 7: 7-11; Heb 4: 12-13; Mk 10: 17-30 The Lord is my true ...

Shillong: Day II ‘Trends in Christian Witnessing’ Symposium – Addressing Modern Challenges

Fr. Kampan Chinnam – Shillong: The second day of the "Trends in Christian Witnessing" symposium held on 8 October 2024 ...

Assam: YaR’s Safe Migration Campaign Aims at Empowering Young Girls

Tinsukia: A transformative session aimed at empowering young girls to realize the importance of family and safe migration was held ...

Shillong: ‘Trends in Christian Witnessing’ Symposium: A Call for Creative Engagement and Reflection

Fr. Kampan Chinnam – Shillong: The Oriens Theological College (OTC) in Shillong launched a three-day symposium titled "Trends in Christian ...

Catholic Schools Games Meet 2024 Aims to Unite Nagaland’s Diverse Tribes

Fr Kampan Chinnam - Chumoukedima, Nagaland: The Catholic Schools Games Meet commenced on October 9, bringing together over 1,000 students ...

Shillong Youth Embarks on Transformative Solo Journey to Taizé, France

Fr Kampan Chinnam - Shillong: Ibahunlang Nongrum, a young female member of St. Paul’s Parish in Upper Shillong from the ...

Empowering Tomorrow: YCS Movement Ignites Hope and Resilience Among Youth in Northeast India

Kampan Chinnam - Tura: The Young Catholic Students (YCS) movement is gaining remarkable traction in Northeast India, particularly highlighted by ...

Pope Francis Elevates Mons. George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal, Emphasising Global Unity in the Catholic Church

Verghese V Joseph - Vatican: Pope Francis has officially appointed Mons. George Jacob Koovakad as a cardinal during a recent ...

Transform Your Tribunal Service! Enroll in New Certificate Course in Canon Law

Bengaluru: The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CCBI) is excited ...

Gandhian Journalism: A Call to Action for Truth and Non-Violence

Mangaluru: On Gandhi Jayanthi, retired Justice Nagmohan Das of the Karnataka High Court emphasized the crucial role of journalists in ...

Seek Grace of God to Live a Life That Reflects Jesus

Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Job 19:21-27; Lk 10:1-12 In the first reading, we hear Job express his faith in ...

Upholding Truth and Justice: ICPA’s 29th Convention Inspires Journalists to Embrace Gandhian Values

Mangalore: The 29th Annual Convention and Award Programme of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) commenced today at CODP Padua, ...