Indian Catholic Forum envisions deep reforms
Lay Catholics at a recent discernment meet have called for sweeping reforms, including the ordination of women and married persons.
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Church mission belongs to all, not just priests
Kurnool Bishop Johannes Gorantla says Church’s mission belongs to all, urging Catholics to move beyond spectatorship and embrace active participation.
Indian Catholic Forum examines faith, society and service
Speakers at the Indian Catholic Forum meeting examined business, public service, youth ministry, women’s ordination, secularism and ethical Christian leadership.
Lay Catholic federation pledges support to Indian bishops
Newly elected National President of the All India Catholic Union, A. Chinnappan, has placed the federation at the bishops’ service.
Lay Catholics asked to share parish leadership responsibilities
Bishop Jose Thekkumcherikunnel of Jalandhar urges shared responsibility, self-reliance and greater lay participation as diocesan parishes adapt to funding changes.
Bishop highlights clergy-laity bond, calls Church to pray
Syro-Malabar Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrath of Mandya urged the faithful to sustain their priests through prayer ahead of their annual retreat.