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.
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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.
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.
Northeast bishops condemn deadly ambush on Kuki Baptist leaders
Catholic bishops in northeast India expressed shock over the killing of Kuki Baptist leaders in Manipur, calling the attack “cruel and painful” and urging authorities to ensure justice, protect innocent civilians and restore peace in the violence-hit region.
Manipur archbishop condemns killing of Baptist pastors in ambush
Catholic Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal appeals for “peace with justice” after three Baptist pastors were killed in an ambush in Manipur, as fresh violence deepens fear, suffering and uncertainty across the troubled north-eastern Indian state.
Pope appoints Warangal priest as diocese’s fourth bishop
Appointment ends more than a year of transition in Warangal, as Pope Leo XIV names diocesan administrator Fr. Vijaya Paul Reddy Duggimpudi bishop of the diocese.
Retired Udupi bishop offers thanks as new bishop takes charge
Outgoing prelate expresses gratitude for years of shared ministry and prays successor will lead diocese
Indore bishop urges caution after nuns detained at station
Bishop warns religious to exercise prudence in travel after Visitation sisters and candidates were briefly