Sathyadeepam Weekly – Page 23

Interfaith Programme in Mysuru Prison Brings Hope to Inmates

An interfaith programme held at Central Prison Mysuru brought a message of hope, repentance, and renewal to hundreds of inmates on May 12 ahead of Bakrid celebrations. The event was organised by Prison Ministry India (PMI), Mysuru Unit, as part of its outreach and rehabilitation efforts among prisoners. The programme aimed to encourage spiritual reflection, […]

Christian Family Attacked and Threatened Over Faith in Chhattisgarh

A Christian family in Madgaon village of Kondagaon district was allegedly attacked and threatened because of their faith, raising concerns about the safety of minority communities in the region. According to reports, the incident happened on the morning of May 9 in Madgaon village under Dhanora Police Station in Keshkal block. Members of the Karanga […]

Jesuit Priest Fr. Aloysius Carvalho Passes Away at 96 in Kolkata

Fr. Aloysius Patrick Carvalho, a senior Jesuit priest known for his lifelong service in education and mission work, passed away on May 6 at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He was 96. Popularly known as “Father Ally,” he spent more than 70 years serving the Church through schools, parish ministry, and mission work among the poor […]

Kerala Church Promotes Parish Mental Health Support Across Communities

The Catholic Church in Kerala has called for the creation of Mental Health Ministries in every parish, diocese, and Church institution to support people facing emotional and psychological struggles. The appeal was made during the Second Kerala Regional Mental Health Conference, “Manassinoru Karuthal,” held from May 8 to 9 in Kochi. The conference brought together […]

Small Catholic School Brings Big Change to Meghalaya Village

A small Catholic school in Mawlynrei village, under St. Dominic Savio Parish in Nongrah, has transformed the lives of many families by making education easier for children and strengthening the faith life of the community. Mawlynrei is home to around 1,300 Khasi families. For many years, the village had only one parish school located at […]

In Philippines Bishop-designate declines ordination, citing personal limitations after papal appointment

Fr. Gerardo Saco Jr., who had been named bishop of Tagbilaran, announced he would not proceed with his ordination scheduled for May 26, leaving the diocese without a bishop months after its last prelate was transferred. “After much prayer and careful discernment, I humbly inform the faithful of the Diocese of Tagbilaran of my decision […]

Thai Church shifts priestly formation toward accompaniment, pastoral leadership, and accountability

Thailand’s Catholic bishops are reshaping the way future priests are formed by investing in the training of seminary formators, emphasizing accompaniment, emotional maturity, and pastoral leadership in response to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The renewed approach marks a shift away from formation models focussed primarily on academics and discipline toward a more […]

South Korea’s Catholic hospitals launch first AI ethics charter centred on human dignity

South Korea’s Catholic medical network has launched the country’s first hospital AI ethics charter, with Church leaders insisting that artificial intelligence must never replace human compassion and responsibility in caring for the sick. The Catholic Medical Center (CMC), one of the country’s largest Catholic healthcare systems, formally unveiled its “Medical AI Ethics Charter” during the […]

Pope Leo calls Uruguay “a Country of Young People Who have Faith”

Mortal remains of prominent Church leaders Return to Timor-Leste