The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore advanced its preparations for Jubilee 2025 by unveiling the Jubilee Cross and the Luce Mascot on November 13, 2024, at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre.
The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) is delighted to announce a Certificate Course in Canon Law.
Alphonsus Mathias, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore Archdiocese, passed away on July 10, 2024, at 5.20 p.m. at St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, south India. He was 96 years old.
On September 11, 2024, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) will release a new pastoral plan titled "Journeying towards a Synodal Church: Mission 2033."
“I exhort all of you to ensure that the National Day of Fasting and Prayer is observed most fruitfully in your respective dioceses, regions, and parishes so that the power of prayer is harnessed to its fullest for the good of our nation,” Archbishop Thazhath.
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CBCI) reelected Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath of Trichur as its President, Archbishop Geroge Antonysamy as its first Vice President, and Bishop Joseph Mar Thomas of Bathery as its second Vice President. Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi as its Secretary General.
“Starting with the magisterium of Pope Francis and the great changes marking the present era .. theology is confronted with a new challenge, that of addressing the topic of the family in an adequate and renewed manner,” said Paglia.
"We are equally worried about the actual situation and the future of those who have fled from these places, as well as the future of their children, amid all these vulnerabilities," said Thazhath.
Amit Shah assured that he would look into some concrete incidents, especially in Madhya Pradesh, and do what is necessary to serve Christians and all citizens, according to the release.
Archbishop Felix Machado of Vasai said, " CBCI is deeply saddened by the recent happenings in Madhya Pradesh and particularly in the Catholic Diocese of Jabalpur."
Cardinal Mario Grech conveyed the greetings of Pope Francis to his brother bishops in India and told the gathering that the Holy Father is appreciative of the commitment of the Indian bishops. Emphasizing the Synodal consultation and the very theme of the ongoing CBCI Meeting, “Synodality: The Call to be a Synodal Church,” the Papal Representative urged the participants to delve deeply into the Acts of the Apostles, for in it the first mention of the Synodal Church.
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) and one of the topmost consultors of Pope Francis appealed to everyone to become courageous like the newly-canonized St Devasahayam.
Ash Wednesday begins on March 2, marking the 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving within the Catholic Church. Christian leaders have urged the faithful to pray for people suffering due to the war in Ukraine while calling for an unconditional ceasefire.
The Christian community in India will observe Martyrs Day–the anniversary of the assassination of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi—with nationwide fasting and prayers for the unity and progress of the country
The priest was taken from his residence at the Jesuit owned Bagaicha social center and then taken to Mumbai where a special court remanded him in judicial custody until October 23.
