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Students name new plant species after Catholic priest

Students of a Catholic college in Kerala have named a newly discovered plant species after their former principal, Carmelite Father Joseph Paikada. “Naming this plant after Father Paikada is a tribute to a teacher and principal who inspired students to study and love the natural world. The students themselves suggested the name, showing their deep […]

Caritas India’s Lenten campaign combats inequality, ecological distress

Caritas India launched its Lenten Campaign 2026 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, reaffirming its commitment to combat inequality, promote inclusion, and address growing ecological distress. The launch event witnessed the distribution of motorized wheelchairs to five persons with restricted mobility, supported by banks under their corporate social responsibility initiatives. Among the beneficiaries was a 32-year-old […]

SPOT Convocation Highlights Growing Reach of Online Theology Formation

St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore celebrated the third convocation of its St Peter’s Online Theology (SPOT) programme under the theme “Rooted in Christ, Rising in Wisdom,” marking another milestone in structured digital theological education. The ceremony, attended by graduates, faculty and Church leaders, was livestreamed on YouTube to enable wider participation. The celebrations were centred […]

Sankranti Celebration Brings Message of Hope to Mysuru Prison Inmates

The festival of Sankranti was observed at Mysore Central Prison with a special programme focused on renewal and personal transformation. The event was organised by the Mysore Unit of Prison Ministry India (PMI). Prison authorities, PMI coordinators, volunteers and inmates gathered within the prison campus, creating an atmosphere of fraternity and reflection. Sankranti, traditionally symbolising […]

Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council SC/ST Commission Urges 4.6% Internal Quota for Dalit Christians

The Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council SC/ST Commission has urged the State government to introduce a 4.6 percent internal reservation for Dalit Christians to ensure equitable access to education, employment and social opportunities. The appeal was submitted on February 24 when Fr. Nithiya Sagayam OFM Cap, Secretary of the Commission, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. […]

Family demands federal probe into death of Indian Christian legislator

Family members of indigenous Christian legislator Vungzagin Valte have refused to bury his body, demanding a federal probe into his death and a separate district for the Zomi tribal community in violence-hit Manipur. Valte, 61, a three-time lawmaker representing Thanlon constituency and a prominent Zomi leader, died in a New Delhi hospital on Feb. 21 […]

Indian court rules against denying Dalits access to burial, cremation grounds

The Madras High Court has ruled that denying marginalized communities access to public burial or cremation grounds amounts to practicing untouchability and can invite criminal action. In its February 11 order, made public on February 23, the court stated that preventing Dalits and other socially disadvantaged groups from using common burial spaces is “not just […]

Counsellor nuns help women escape toxic relationships in India

A Catholic mother of two has expressed gratitude to the Medical Sisters of St. Joseph for helping her leave what she described as a toxic interfaith relationship and rebuild her life. The woman, who requested anonymity, said she was supported by the congregation’s Lumina Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre after her relationship turned controlling and […]