Login      Register  
Subscription

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 […]

Thousands Gather in Kochi to Remember Young Scholar and Music Minister Ajna George

Thousands of people gathered at St. Raphael’s Church, Thykudam, on January 21, 2026, to observe the fourth death anniversary of Ajna George Muttungal, a young assistant professor and a dedicated member of the Jesus Youth Kerala Music Ministry. Ajna passed away at the age of 27, but her life of faith and service continues to […]

Global Autism Convention in Bengaluru Calls for Better Care and Awareness

The third global convention on autism concluded in Bengaluru on January 25 with a strong call to improve facilities and services for people with autism, as their numbers continue to rise worldwide. Experts noted that about one in every 100 people globally is on the autism spectrum and needs professional support along with understanding and […]

Indigenous Women in Manipur Demand Justice for Victims of Violence

Indigenous women in Manipur, a troubled state in northeast India, have demanded justice for women victims of sexual violence and ethnic killings, most of whom belong to tribal Christian communities. The protests were held on January 21 and 22 in the district headquarters of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. The women, mainly from the Kuki-Zo indigenous communities, […]

Pastoral Council Elections Mark Strong Lay Participation in Ernakulam–Angamaly Major Archdiocese

The newly constituted pastoral council of the Major Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly has taken shape following elections held on January 24 at the Renewal Centre, Kaloor reflecting active participation of clergy and laity in the pastoral life of the Church. Shaiju Antony was elected secretary of the pastoral council, with Jaini Samraj serving as joint secretary. […]

The Chosen Encounter’ at JAAGO 2025 Draws Over 12,000 Youth in Bangalore

‘The Chosen Encounter’ marked a major highlight of the JAAGO National Conference held at Christ University, bringing together over 12,000 youth from dioceses across India. The large-scale gathering stood out as one of the most significant national youth events of the year, with participants engaging in faith-centred reflection and collective worship. The encounter was based […]

Family on one-rupee cycle mission to change periphery people

A 37-year-old man from Kerala is on an all-India cycle journey with a unique mission: to build India’s first housing enclave for persons with disabilities by collecting just one rupee from people he meets. Raneesh Thattaruparambil, a mobile shop owner, began his “Mission One Rupee” in January 2021 with a schoolteacher friend. After a six-month […]