Indian Churches to raise prayer of hope on May 31

All Christian denominations in India have decided to pray together for their nation on May 31, the feast of Pentecost. “As we struggle through these unprecedented times, we come united as one, believing for a better tomorrow, believing for a Covid-free India,” says a...

40 test Covid-19 positive following German church service

A church service in Frankfurt is being blamed for the spread of coronavirus in the German city. According to the city’s health department, more than 40 people contracted Covid 19 after attending a worship service at Gospel Christians Baptist Church on May 10. “Most of...

Kerala religious leaders seek staggered opening of worship places

Several heads of shrines in Kerala have written to the state government seeking its permission to open temples, mosques and churches in a staggered manner. All places of worship in India are closed since March 25 after the federal government imposed nationwide...

Bengaluru parish helps needy during lockdown

Don Bosco Church, Lingarajapuram, a Bengaluru suburb, has reached out to those affected by the nationwide lockdown in their neighborhood. Parish priest Father Aloysius Santiago, who has led the aid work, termed the impact of Covid-19 outbreak on the Indian population...

Salesians in South Asia add 83 new members this year

South Asia region of Salesians of Don Bosco this year has a total of 83 novices making their first profession. They were trained in five novitiates in India – Chennai, Darjeeling, Dimapur, Kerala and Shillong – and one in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Salesian South Asia...