India’s Catholic theologians on April 25 assembled in Bengaluru to analyze the current situation in the country and evolve relevant responses to help the Church address modern problems.

The 42 annual meeting of the Indian Theological Association (ITA) at the National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre addressed the theme, “Whither India.”

“Upholding democratic values and the secular fabric of our Indian Constitution is paramount. The ITA seminar to create awareness for people, civil society and entire Indian polity is timely,” says Father Udayanath Bishoyi, a visiting professor at Morning Star Regional Seminary, Calcutta, and a participant.

The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar archdiocese priest is among 74 women and men theologians from various parts of India attending the April 25-28 event. The association was founded in 1976 to promote the development of an Indian Christian theology.