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Bangalore archbishop supports prime minister’s candle-lighting campaign

Archbishop Peter Machado has promised to light candles at 9 pm on April 5 as recommended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the country’s campaign against coronavirus pandemic. “May this gesture of lighting of candles and recitation of prayers bring our families closer together and also with our countrymen in these very anxious […]

Goa Jesuits offer counselling service amid Covid-19

A group of Jesuits has begun a telecounseling for those distressed during the lockdown. “For most people living indoors for such an extended period of time is a new experience. It could often lead to certain disorientation, frustration or a feeling of helplessness,” Jesuit father Anderson Fernandes, one of the counsellors, told Matters India on […]

Patna Jesuit Body Distributes Food To 5,000 Dalit Hamlets

A Jesuit voluntary organization in Patna has distributed cooked meals to nearly 5,000 people in 13 Musahar hamlets in various parts of the capital city of Bihar. The Manthan (Churning) of the Patna Jesuit Society took the initiative on April 11 in view of the nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of deadly coronavirus. “We […]

50 Years A Priest, Oh What Joy! – Stan Lourd Swamy SJ

I complete 50 years as a priest today, April 14. I started off my priestly life celebrating with glow at least three Masses in as many places on Sundays. But my life’s main mission is living and sharing life with Indigenous Adivasi People. I accompany them in their struggles against forcible unjust displacement, deprival of […]

Covid-19: Telugu Churches offer institutions to governments

The Federation of Telugu Churches (FTC), the apex body various Christian denominations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, on April 4 offered its institutions to the governments of the two states to use during the time of coronavirus pandemic. In separate letters addressed to the chief ministers of the two states, the ecumenical body says the […]

Bengaluru nuns stitch protective gowns for doctors

To assist the nation in its fight against COVID-19, nuns of the Apostolic Carmel (AC) congregation are utilising the lockdown period for stitching protective gowns for the doctors of St John’s Hospital, Bengaluru. The sisters have stitched nearly 70 doctor gowns till now and have a target of making 100 more protective dresses. The material […]

Coronavirus should not worry believers: Salesian priest

People who believe in a good and rational God should not worry too much about the coronavirus pandemic, says a Catholic priest who has played a key role in the educational scenario of northeastern India. “Our future is filled with wonderful new possibilities. God is alive in His creation and is with us everywhere,” says […]

Cardinal Gracias Asks Catholics To Postpone Weddings

Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, has advised his people to refrain from scheduling ceremonies like wedding, baptism and first communion immediately after India lifts the 21-lockdown on April 14. “Please do not schedule any baptisms, first communions and marriages immediately after April 14. It would not be prudent to so do,” the cardinal stated […]