Calcutta archdiocese mandates finance committees for all parishes
New statutes require every Calcutta parish to establish finance committees, strengthening transparency, accountability, consultation and responsible stewardship of Church resources.
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Catholics must pray for peace amid escalating global conflicts
Lucknow bishop urges Catholics to pray for world peace, saying peace begins at home and families become sources of hope.
Goa Church joins prayer campaign over funding legislation
Cardinal Filipe Ferrão of Goa endorsed a nationwide prayer campaign and memorandum drive ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session in Delhi.
Popular devotions bring faith into everyday life
Baruipur bishop says popular devotions draw believers to God’s presence, nurturing faith, hope, and perseverance amid everyday struggles and challenges.
Hyderabad archbishop calls families to join national registration drive
Cardinal Anthony Poola urges Catholic families to ensure registration under the government’s resident identification process, calling participation a Christian responsibility.
Verapoly opens faith formation year with focus on peace, Scripture
Verapoly Archdiocese launches Faith Formation Year, to promote peace, study Scripture, practice charity, stewardship inspired by St. Francis of Assisi.
Church in Delhi boosts coaching for university exams, civil service
Archdiocese of Delhi is increasing educational support and coaching for students seeking careers in public service and university entrance examinations.
Vellore bishop calls for healing amid social divisions
Bishop Ambrose Pitchaimuthu’s pastoral message for Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus urges Catholics to embrace healing, mercy and service.
Tamil Nadu bishops welcome new Catholic chief minister
Tamil Nadu bishops congratulate C. Joseph Vijay, urging inclusive governance, social justice, educational advancement, youth development, equality and religious harmony.
Visakhapatnam mourns death of humble shepherd and scholar
Archbishop Prakash Mallavarapu dies at 77, is remembered for humble pastoral leadership, church growth, national service and decades of ministry.
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.