Syro Malabar Catholics told to use official community name
Thamarassery Diocese urges schools to record eligible faithful listed as “Syro Malabar Syrian Catholic” to access government benefits and reservations.
Year: 2026
Thousand-day Bible reading initiative encourages families and students
Thamarassery Diocese programme encourages Catholic students’ daily Scripture reading, stronger parental involvement and deeper faith formation rooted in God’s word.
Imphal Archbishop calls for unity amid continuing Manipur strife
Archbishop Linus Neli urges Catholics to reject division, violence and revenge, calling for unity, healing, reconciliation and peace across Manipur.
Hyderabad Archdiocese erects new parish honouring Mother Teresa
St. Mother Teresa Parish, Bachupally was needed for effective spiritual care amid a growing Catholic presence in the Hyderabad suburb.
Syro Malabar Church must help youth hear God’s call
Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil urges families, parishes and faithful to nurture vocations through prayer, faith and encouragement for younger generations.
Bombay archbishop warns Catholics against Ecumenical Church
Archbishop John Rodrigues says Catholics attending services of independent church risk violating Catholic discipline and communion under Pope Leo’s leadership.
Weekly Haat Bazaars empower farmers, women and villages
Caritas India’s Saksham programme has empowered villages with weekly Haat Bazaars, cutting out middlemen, boosting local economies, and creating democratic spaces of self‑reliance, solidarity, and sustainable growth.
Nun who championed women’s leadership in Church dies
Indian nun promoted gender justice and women’s leadership through the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, inspiring thousands through advocacy, seminars and grassroots initiatives that strengthened women’s participation in Church and society.
Religious, clergy warned against social media excesses
Indian Latin Catholic bishops directed clergy and religious to use social media responsibly, warning against self-promotion, offensive content and undignified behaviour, while calling for digital engagement that reflects “the mind and heart of Christ” and communion with the Church.
Indian Catholic News launches to amplify official Church voice
Indian Catholic News aims to centralize official Catholic Church communications in India, counter misinformation and provide journalists, researchers, laypeople and Church personnel with accurate, verified information from recognized Church authorities.