Odisha: Foul play suspected in tribal Catholic girl’s death

The mysterious death of a tribal Catholic girl in a government-managed hostel has led to unrest in a district in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The girl, a ninth grader of Jawahar Navodaya School in Paralakhemundi, the headquarters of Gajapati district, was found...

Priest, 3 nuns among 6 killed in Meghalaya road accident

A Catholic priest and three nuns were among six people who died February 26 in a road accident in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya. The victims were identified as Father Mathew Das, parish priest and principal St. John’s H S School, Barama, and Fatima...

A BIBLE FOR EVERY HOME” CENTRAL OFFICE INAUGURATED

“Bible is truly the inspired Word of God. Hence, attentively and devotedly reading the Bible daily is listening to God Himself who is its author,” said Rev. Fr Domenico Soliman, Superior General of the Society of St Paul, at Subodha Nilayam Communications,...

Indian Catholic Forum stresses Synodal Church, secular society

The need for a Synodal Church and secular society was stressed at a meeting organized by the Indian Catholic Forum (ICF), an informal platform of like-minded persons concerned about the renewal of the Church and nation building. As many as 30 delegates, including...

Icon of Catholic laity in Karnataka honored

Catholic bishops and leaders of other religions in Karnataka have honored Ronald Colaco, a Catholic layman who has made a name in business and philanthropy. Colaco has done “immense social service to society and to the needy. He is a role model and an inspiration to...