Church in Asia Indian Jesuit, promoter of alternative medicine, dies at 77 An Indian Jesuit priest, an ardent promoter of alternative medicine, died on February 3, at Dindigul Beschi Illam, Tamil Nadu, south India. He was 77.
Saints Next Door Despite opposition, Catholic Trust serves neglected indigenous children A Catholic priest is at the forefront to reach out the people shunned away into the hilly regions of Kottar, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
History International Day of Education on January 24 The world celebrates the International Day of Education on January 24.
Church in Asia Bishop called devotees to be 'genuine' like Devasahayam, even in suffering The sacrificial life of Devasahayam Pillai was celebrated in South Indian town of Aralvaimozhi, in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on January 14. According to church authorities, Kottar diocese reduced the celebration to two days due to the pandemic.
Church in Asia India: Catholic Church celebrates harvest festival to break down inequalities Indian Madurai Archdiocese celebrated Pongal – a harvest festival to stress egalitarian value in Tamil culture on January 13.
Church in Asia Indian archdiocese encourages transgender community to engage in church activities A south Indian archdiocese brought together the transgender community and Dalits to offer opportunities to engage in church activities.
