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From a Railway Platform to the Altar: Abandoned Child Becomes a Priest‍

Twenty-eight years ago, a frightened five-year-old boy was found alone at Shoranur railway station. He had no memory of his parents or a family to return to. Today, that same child, Father Vivek Martin, has become a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Jhansi. His life is a powerful story of compassion

Decline in Government Schools Raises Concern Over India’s Education System

India’s education system is facing serious challenges, with a large number of government and government-aided schools reportedly closing in recent years. The issue has raised concerns about access to education, school infrastructure and the future of millions of children. According to figures discussed in a recent report, around 84,000 government or government-aided schools have closed […]

Bengal Dioceses Plan Resource Centers to Support Migrant Workers

Catholic dioceses in Bengal and Sikkim are planning to establish Migrant Resource Centers to support migrant workers across the region. The decision was taken during a two-day regional workshop held in Burdwan on August 24 and 25. Around 50 participants from eight dioceses attended the workshop. They included priests, religious sisters, lay people and representatives […]

Syro-Malabar Church Elects New Auxiliary Bishop of Kottayam

The Syro-Malabar Church has elected Father Thomas Animoottil as the new auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Kottayam. The election was made by the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church with the prior assent of Pope Leo XIV. His appointment was officially announced on August 27, 2026. Bishop-elect Thomas Animoottil is 64 years old […]

Cardinal Poola Calls for Justice and Unity on Independence Day

Cardinal Anthony Poola, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, has called on Indians to protect freedom, justice and equality as the country celebrated Independence Day on August 15. In his Independence Day message, Cardinal Poola reminded citizens that India is a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. He said that the freedom achieved […]

CCBI Stands with Nepal Flood Victims, Calls for Prayer and Support

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims of devastating floods and landslides in the Nepal-China border region. The disaster has caused deaths, injuries and major losses to homes and livelihoods. In a statement issued on August 28, the CCBI joined Pope Leo XIV in offering […]