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26 stories · 7 publishers

Tuesday, September 1

5 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV meets CCBI office bearers
    discussVatican1d ago

    The office bearers of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsMatters India

    The office bearers of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. They discussed the life, mission and pastoral concerns of the Latin Catholic Church in India. The meeting lasted 45 minutes.

    SourcesVatican NewsMatters India

  2. 02
    All India Catholic Union mourns Nepal-China flood victims
    discussCatholic Life22h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  3. 03
    Christians urge Maharashtra to defer religion law enforcement
    discussChurch & State22h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  4. 04
    Returning to the root: Rediscovering the call
    discussReligious Orders22h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  5. 05
    Diocese of Verapoly begins 150th anniversary celebrations
    discussDioceses1d ago
    Diocese of Verapoly

    The Diocese of Verapoly has commenced its 150th anniversary celebrations. The diocese was elevated 140 years ago.

    SourcesDiocese of Verapoly

Monday, August 31

5 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse celebrates 40 years
    discussCatholic Life1d ago
    Matters India

    Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TRADA) celebrates 40 years. TRADA is a pioneering Church-based addiction recovery center in Kerala. The center brought together founders and recovering persons in Kottayam.

    SourcesMatters India

  2. 02
    Pope Francis advances Synodal Church vision
    discussCatholic Life1d ago
    Matters India

    Two seminars in India celebrated the life and principles of St. Devasahayam. The gatherings underscored Pope Francis' vision for a Synodal Church. The seminars were held in the spirit of Lumen Gentium.

    SourcesMatters India

  3. 03
    Malala Yousafzai writes about her life
    discussEducation1d ago
    Matters India

    She was born on 12 July 1997 in the Swat District of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Her family was lower–middle class.

    SourcesMatters India

  4. 04
    Circular - September 2026
    discussDioceses2d ago
    Diocese of Nashik

    SourcesDiocese of Nashik

  5. 05
    ICYM Bhatkal Deanery hosts "MAJA MASTI" event
    discussCatholic Life2d ago
    Diocese of Karwar

    The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Bhatkal Deanery hosted a day of faith, fun and fellowship. Over 70 youth participated. The event was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mundalli, Bhatkal.

    SourcesDiocese of Karwar

Sunday, August 30

1 story · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Are we ready to live like Christians of the First Century?
    discussDioceses3d ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

Friday, August 28

11 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Diocese of Verapoly celebrates 140th anniversary
    discussDioceses5d ago
    Diocese of Verapoly

    The Diocese of Verapoly celebrates its 140th anniversary jubilee. The celebration will conclude on September 1, 2026.

    SourcesDiocese of Verapoly

  2. 02
    CSJP and CAG condemn Goa Cabinet's anti-conversion bill
    discussReligious Freedom5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    The Council for Social Justice and Peace and the Catholic Association of Goa condemn the Goa Cabinet's approval of the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2026. The bill is seen as a threat to constitutional freedom and communal harmony. The two organizations demand its withdrawal.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  3. 03
    Archbishop Patriarch Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao releases Archdiocesan Directory 2026-2027
    discussDioceses5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman released its annual Directory 2026-2027. Archbishop Patriarch Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes released the directory. The event was attended by the Director of Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, Fr. Barry Cardozo, Sr. Rita Frois hc and Communication Centre staff.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  4. 04
    Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão inaugurates Lighthouse store
    discussDioceses5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    A new store of Lighthouse: Archdiocesan Centre for Books, Religious Articles & Gifts was inaugurated and blessed in Panjim. The inaugural blessing was performed by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão. The store is located at the Institute Piedade complex.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  5. 05
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão hosts Western Regional Bible Quiz 2026
    discussEducation5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    The Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate will organise the Western Regional Bible Quiz 2026 at the diocesan level. The quiz will be held at the Pastoral Institute, St. Pius X, Old Goa. Rev. Fr. Mariano D’Costa will participate.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  6. 06
    AICUF inaugurates cell at Rosary College
    discussEducation5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    The AICUF Cell at Rosary College of Commerce & Arts was inaugurated on 19th August 2026. The programme commenced with a prayer service. Fr. Kevin Fernandes was the resource person.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  7. 07
    Parish Youth of Baina organize Indoor Sports Day
    discussCatholic Life5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    The Parish Youth of Baina organised an Indoor Sports Day on 16th August 2026, featuring Badminton and Carrom competitions at the Our Lady of Candelaria School Hall. The Confaria organised the traditional Konnsanchem Fest on 15th August, featuring fun activities, games, contests, prizes and refreshments. The events added to the festive spirit of the parish community.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  8. 08
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão announces retreat at St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre
    discussEducation5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    The Archdiocese of Goa e Damão announces a residential retreat at St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa, from 5th to 6th September 2026. The retreat will begin at 4:00 p.m. on 5 September and conclude at 4:00 p.m. on 6 September.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  9. 09
    Report on the National Symposium 2026
    discussEducation5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  10. 10
    St. Xavier’s College, AICUF celebrate Sadbhavana Diwas
    discussEducation5d ago
    Archdiocese of Goa e Damão

    St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, celebrated Sadbhavana Diwas 2026 under the theme 'Many Paths, One Humanity'. The programme aimed to promote communal harmony, national integration and mutual respect among people of diverse religions, cultures, languages and traditions.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Goa e Damão

  11. 11
    Diocese of Karwar holds Basic Course on Liturgy for Haliyal Deanery
    discussLiturgy5d ago
    Diocese of Karwar

    The Diocese of Karwar organised a Basic Course on Liturgy for the lay faithful of the Haliyal Deanery. The programme was attended by 30 participants. The course commenced with a prayer session.

    SourcesDiocese of Karwar

Thursday, August 27

2 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Syro-Malabar Church elects Thomas Animoottil auxiliary bishop of Kottayam
    discussBishops5d ago

    The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church has elected Father Thomas Animoottil as auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Kottayam.

    2 sourcesMatters IndiaInfoVaticana

    The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church has elected Father Thomas Animoottil as auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Kottayam. Pope Leo XIV had previously given his assent to the election. The appointment was made public on August 27.

    SourcesMatters IndiaInfoVaticana

  2. 02
    Smashing patriarchy, promoting patriarchy: Diverse trends of Indian society
    discussEducation5d ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

Wednesday, August 26

2 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Diocese of Karwar holds theology course
    discussEducation6d ago
    Diocese of Karwar

    The Diocese of Karwar held a theology course on Introduction to Scripture for laity. Around 40 participants attended.

    SourcesDiocese of Karwar

  2. 02
    Bengal dioceses plan migrant resource centers
    discussDioceses6d ago
    Matters India

    Catholic dioceses in Bengal and Sikkim region plan to establish Migrant Resource Centers. About 50 participants from eight dioceses agreed to the plan.

    SourcesMatters India

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