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Young Doctor Returns to Serve Poor Communities in Odisha‍

After completing his medical studies at a top medical college in Bengaluru, 30-year-old Dr. Akshya Montry chose to return to his home district of Gajapati in Odisha, one of India’s most remote and underdeveloped regions. Raised in a poor village family, he says his own life struggles helped him un

Church Condemns Attack on Pastor in Odisha, Seeks Justice and Protection

Church leaders have strongly condemned the alleged assault and public humiliation of a Protestant pastor in Odisha, calling the incident a serious blow to India’s democratic and secular values. They have demanded swift and strict action against those responsible for attacks on Christians. The incident took place on January 4 in Pajrang village of Dhenkanal […]

Little Flower Congregation mourns death of its first bishop

Bishop Emeritus Dominic Kokkat of Gorakhpur, the first bishop from the Little Flower Congregation (CST), passed away on January 25 at the age of 93. He breathed his last at 10:58 am at Fatima Hospital, Gorakhpur, a healthcare institution he himself established in 1995. The bishop had been admitted to the hospital on December 14, […]

Church centre for HIV/AIDS rehabilitation receives state award

The Karnataka Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS has given the Jeevotsava (Festival of Life) Award to the Claretian-run Support Care Centre in Bengaluru for its 20 years of dedicated service to people living with HIV/AIDS. The award recognizes the centre’s commitment to care, treatment, and rehabilitation of destitute and marginalized persons. Claretian Father Tomy […]

All-India Bible Conference 2026 Highlights New Ways to Proclaim God’s Word

The All-India Bible Conference 2026, focusing on innovative and contextual approaches to proclaiming the Word of God in India, concluded on January 22 at Jnan Deepa, Pune. The three-day national gathering was held from January 20 to 22 and brought together 232 delegates from across the country. The participants reflected the wide involvement of the […]

Illegal Structure Near Mumbai’s Mount Mary Church Removed After Public Protest

Authorities in Mumbai have removed an illegal structure that came up near the pathway leading to the historic Mount Mary Church in the Bandra area, following strong objections from Catholic groups and local residents. The unauthorized construction, including an embankment wall and aligned structures, appeared near the church steps in mid-January. The area is clearly […]