The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India

In a spirit of communion and reverence, the Catholic Bishops of India held a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, mourning his passing and honoring his profound impact on the universal Church.

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.

“We have lost a compassionate and courageous shepherd,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, paying tribute to the late Pope Francis during a solemn gathering at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa.

The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has announced a new diploma course titled “Canon Law for a Synodal Church.”

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released a new book titled “Telling the Story of Jesus in Our Context: The Synodal Way.”

Catholics of Kandhamal district in eastern Indian state of Odisha gave a rousing welcome to 23 bishops who visited the region to express solidarity with survivors of the 2008 anti-Christian violence.

The Bishops of India gathered for the 36th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) in Bhubaneswar and issued a letter of gratitude to the People of God, reaffirming their commitment to a Synodal Church.

The 36th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) on February 4 concluded with immense joy at XIM University in the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, Odisha, eastern India.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has been re-elected as the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), while Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has been elected as the Vice President and Archbishop Vincent Aind of Ranchi as Secretary General.

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) honoured Dr. Shaison P Ouseph, the director of the heart-touching film Face of the Faceless, along with its producer Sandra D' Souza Rana, in recognition of their powerful storytelling and contribution to faith and social justice.

Pope Francis has called on the Indian bishops to prioritize the poor and the vulnerable in their ministry.

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Commission for Bible will organize the “All India Bible Congress 2025” in South India.

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 Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has released the Indian edition of Pope Francis' latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos ("He Loved Us").

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has announced that its upcoming Plenary Assembly, scheduled from January 28 to February 4, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will emphasize a participatory and synodal approach, aiming at greater inclusivity within the Church.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez, renowned theologian and the father of liberation theology.

The upcoming plenary of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) will be more participatory and synodal, reflecting the spirit of inclusivity and shared mission.

In memory of Ratan Tata, an iconic industrialist, visionary leader, and philanthropist who contributed incredibly to society for generations to come, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) mourns his passing on October 9, 2024.

The Catholic Church in India has unveiled a new digital portal to support migrants across the country.

The sixth National Women’s Conference of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) brought together 453 women leaders from 132 dioceses across India.