In a significant step towards embedding synodality at the grassroots, the Latin Catholic Church in India has embarked on the accelerated implementation of its recently launched Pastoral Plan.
Commission for Migrants in collaboration with the Delhi Catholic Archdiocese Migrants Commission celebrated the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees and spiritual gathering in Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi, India on September 24, 2023.
Father Ajit Costa, (OMI), said, "We Christians are known by different names, but we are all followers of the same Christ. So, Jesus inspires everyone to concentrate on the path of following Christ."
Bishop Erardo Alminaza of San Carlos Diocese asked Filipinos to support two environmental activists who oppose reclamation projects in Manila Bay and other regions.
Sheela said, “Brothers and priests need to know more about mobile addiction and drug addiction and once we are addicted, it is very difficult to come out of the addiction.”
Jesuit Father John C. Russell (97), the former warden of Ricci Hall at the University of Hong Kong, passed away on September 22 at St. Paul’s Hospital. (Photo: Ricci Hall Old Boys' Association (RHOBA))
“Dioceses, parishes, and basic ecclesial communities must be encouraged to hold pilgrimages because of their spiritual value and communal service," according to a statement from the NMDDL.
“The purpose of the Jubilee 2025 is threefold: to celebrate Jesus, to celebrate the Church, and to celebrate our faith,” the President of the CCBI said.
Father Lourdu Anandam (65), a priest from the Archdiocese of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, was elected as the Thitf Bishop of Sivgangai Diocese in Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
H.E. San Vathana said, “The Catholic church has contributed a lot to Cambodian society today, especially in the field of education from kindergarten to higher education, boarding for young people, health care shelter, scholarship programs for students and charity works.”
"Responding to the call of Holy Father Pope Francis, we are committed to making Rajshahi diocese a synodal Church. Here we want to reiterate and reinforce that commitment", said Bishop Gervas.
The book "William Finnemann: An SVD Filipino Martyr” (for Inspirational Category) was among those awarded at the 17th Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards Ceremony on September 15 at the 44th Manila International Book Fair at SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Pasay City.
