Even after scoring a century, retired Jesuit Bishop Linus Nirmal Gomes retains his great enthusiasm, profound faith in God and love for people. He marked his 100th birthday on Sept. 7 and became the most senior bishop in India. He celebrated the milestone with fellow confreres in the Jesuit community at St Xavier’s College in Kolkata, his retirement home since 2014.
Bandel Basilica Inspires Religious Harmony Across Faiths
The Basilica of the Holy Rosary, popularly known as Bandel Church in West Bengal, continues to attract thousands of pilgrims from different faiths, standing as
