Dalit Liberation Sunday, observed annually on the second Sunday of November, was celebrated across India on November 9, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to justice and equality for Dalit Christians.
Speaking to Catholic Connect News, Fr. Vijay Kumar Nayak, Secretary, CBCI Office for Scheduled Castes/Backward Classes (CBCI), explained that the observance was officially approved by the CBCI in 2016 “for the cause of Dalits.”
“Dalit Liberation Sunday is approved by the Catholic Church from 2016 onwards. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has dedicated the second Sunday of November for this purpose,” Fr. Vijay Kumar Nayak said.
