Regional Catholic directives address interfaith and mixed marriages
Tamil Nadu’s Catholic bishops issued guidelines regarding marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics, aiming for uniform liturgical practice across the region.
Regional Bishops Councils
Saint Francis offers model to resist consumer culture
Kerala bishops urge families to embrace Francis of Assisi’s simplicity, reject consumerism and redirect savings toward the poor and nature.
Kerala bishops reject teacher disability quota proposal
The KCBC Education Commission called for the reconsideration of proposals regarding school appointments, citing grave concern over protected minority rights.
Syro Malankara bishop known for development work dies at 81
Retired Syro Malankara Bishop Abraham Youlios Kackanatt of Muvattupuzha who advocated for minority institutions died Sept. 19 at age 81.
Tamil Nadu Dalit transformation through do no harm approach
“From womb to tomb,” Dalit Catholics face oppression; Tamil Nadu Bishops train 500 groups in Do No Harm social transformation.
Church calls for mercy, end to capital punishment
The Church invites people to hear the cry, heal the wound, and revive hope for millions of incarcerated individuals worldwide.
Fishermen rescue delays draw strong criticism from bishops
Kerala Catholic bishops condemn rescue delays, demand trained personnel, modern equipment and fishermen’s expertise to protect coastal communities during monsoon.
Kerala bishops welcome court ruling easing forest restrictions
Kerala bishops welcomed a Supreme Court ruling, saying it protects farmers’ livelihoods while safeguarding environmental conservation and community welfare together.
Dalit Catholics advance justice despite struggles
Tamil Nadu bishops’ 2025–2026 review reports steady progress in education, empowerment, political participation, housing, welfare projects, despite ongoing caste challenges.