“As we reflect on the successful national laity conference, we anticipate continued growth and the role of the laity within the Church in India,” said Fr. Anthony Fernandes.
"A Synodal Church in Mission," capturing the essence of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops' first session, to be held from October 4–29, in Bangalore, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
“Venerable Agnelo, took Jesus as his model and strengthened his relationship with him through prayer and served the poor and the needy, thus becoming an inspiration in our journey of faith,” said Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão
"Peace cannot be achieved solely through official political actions; civil society, researchers, and students must be active participants as well,' said Father Walter Fernandes.
“We are all created unequal. Providing and ensuring inclusive healthcare is a social responsibility, not a favour or kindness to be bestowed on anyone,” said Dr. Ravi Kannan
Pope Francis declared the Indian sister called Mother Eliswa a venerable who was the founder of the first indigenous Third Order Discalced Carmelite Congregation (TOCD) for women in Kerala, India on November 8, 2023.
Father Rajat Ekka (61), the Parish Priest of Chainpur, from the diocese of Gumla, was found dead inside the well on October 27 morning in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, India.
On October 28, Bishop James Thoppil, who is Bishop of Kohima Diocese, released "Ntho Bible Ntsata Ethan," a Catholic translation of the New Testament into the Lotha language.
Bishop Lobo said, “The Jubilee Yātra, Pilgrimage of Hope, is not just a gathering; it is a transformative experience that aims to bring priests, religious, and lay faithful together on a shared path of reflection, renewal, and rekindling hope."
Rajendra said, “It is a proud moment for me that my father died for the faith in Christ. He is the true witness to the whole world of firm faith in God.”
“A Bible for Every Home, A New Testament for Everyone, was a dream, for the realization of which Alberione was prepared to go to any length, even setting aside a printing machine totally for printing different editions of the Bible and of the New Testament,” said Father Alfonso Elengikal, a member of the St. Paul congregation.
The uniqueness of this project is that it will pave the way for the National Database of Latin Catholic Faithful with a Unique ID, which will lead to a significant transformation for the church.
The Centre for Advanced Studies in Culture, Happiness, and Ethics (CACHE) marked World Teachers’ Day with an international symposium at St. Andrew’s School Conference Hall, Bandra (West), India, on October 5, 2023.
Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, issued the Indian edition of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "Laudate Deum" ("Praise Be To You") at the South Asian Bishops' training program in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Father Ronald Richard, stated, “The power of youth can bring drastic changes to the world as one team and they believed that we could do everything with the blessings of God after meeting at the Velankanni Shrine."
