Tamil Nadu

The Catholic Diocese of Tuticorin, under the leadership of Bishop A. Stephen, has reiterated its call for the nationwide closure of liquor stores on Good Friday, a sacred day of solemnity and reflection for Christians.

The Diocese of Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India celebrated a key milestone on the path to Jubilee 2025 by raising the Jubilee flag, symbolizing a renewed spirit of faith and unity On Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The Vatican has appointed Dr. Freya Francis from Coimbatore, south India, to the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB).

The 21st Youth Sunday was celebrated throughout Tamil Nadu during August with the Pope's message, “Those who trust in the Lord will run and not grow weary” (Isaiah 40:31), as its guiding motto.

Archdiocese of Madurai in South India has launched a special new mobile application for the Bible Quiz called "Jesus: The Messenger" with the motivation to bring Christians closer to the teachings and wisdom of Jesus Christ, wherever they are.

In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, there is a Catholic priest, Kuriakose Vayalumkal, often known as Father Rajesh, who is widely known for his care for the destitute.

On August 15, the Tamil Nadu State government awarded Father Soosai Antony the title "Best Social Worker."

Jesuit Father Joe Arun (59) was appointed as the Chairperson for three years of its 10-member Minorities Commission in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu on July 23.

Father Sagayaraj Thamburaj (55) of the clergy of Tiruchirapalli was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Thanjavur by the Holy Father.

The All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) opened its centenary celebrations May 24-27 at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the birthplace of AICUF.

Gilbert Arun said, "I told the audience my life story." "It was a testimony worth sharing to encourage and assist others."

Father Roy Lazar from the Vellore diocese in Tamil Nadu, south India, is elected as the President of the Conference of Diocesan Priests of India (CDPI).

Tamil Nadu ranks first in India in deceased organ donation rate at 1.8 per million population, which is seven times higher than the national average.

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."

Father Nicholas Barla said, “We welcome the high court order as it has ushered in justice for the survivors.”

“We had a chance to share our cultures, faith and experiences with youth from Brazil, Lithuania, Bangladesh and India, and it enriches my mission in my priesthood,” Father Richard said to RVA.

India's Our Lady of Assumption Church youth group spends a day with the homeless to honor the Blessed Mother.

"The Church is guided by the Holy Spirit, and we must continuously listen to the Spirit of the Lord in our decision-making..." said Archbishop Antonysamy.

Bishop Savarimuthu Arockiaraj of Tiruchirappalli Diocese, said, "We need to be meek and merciful to the suffering people of Manipur and it is our responsibility."

“It is unstoppable and the ruling government as well as the central government kept quiet and didn’t take any steps for peace and harmony in the state,” said Bishop Keerthinathan of the Diocese of Chengelpet.