An ecumenical group that monitors religious freedom violations in India has observed a sustained and systematic pattern of attacks against Christian communities across the country.
The Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Imphal, with support from Manos Unidas, launched a basic handloom (weaving) training program on August 2, 2025, at St. Joseph’s School Hall in Singngat.
A small Catholic community in Koraliang, at St. Peter Church–Tezu, under the Diocese of Miao in northeastern India, commemorated the Memorial Day of two Servants of God, Fr. Nicolas Michael Krick and Fr. Augustin-Étienne Bourry, with Eucharistic adoration and a solemn Holy Mass on August 2.
In a frank and heartfelt appeal, Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore, South India, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to adopt a more generous and trusting approach towards India’s Christian community, drawing inspiration from the inclusive leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
A group of Christian denominations in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed (325–2025) with an ecumenical seminar on August 2 at Bishop’s College, Beck Bagan.
In a commendable effort to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the local community by strengthening livelihoods through skill and vocational development, the Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS) of the Archdiocese of Imphal, in collaboration with the Italian Bishops' Conference, organized a two-day training program on sustainable agricultural practices from August 1–2, 2025, at St. Joseph’s School in Singngat.
Over 600 young pilgrims from India are currently taking part in the Youth Jubilee underway in Rome, joining thousands from around the world in a celebration of faith, unity, and mission.
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Bilaspur has granted bail to two Catholic nuns from Kerala, Sr. Vandana Francis and Sr. Preethi Mary, both members of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate (ASMI), along with Sukhman Mandavi, a tribal youth from Narayanpur who was arrested with them.
In a striking development that challenges the official narrative of a controversial conversion case, three tribal girls from Narayanpur have filed formal complaints accusing Bajrang Dal activists and activist Jyoti Sharma of assault, intimidation, and coercion during an encounter at Durg railway station on July 25.
In a strongly worded statement covered by Catholic Connect, Bishop Albert Hemrom of Dibrugarh, who chairs the North East Social Communication (NESCOM) commission, condemned the recent detention of Catholic nuns in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh as a gross violation of human rights and religious freedom.
Widespread protests have erupted across India following the arrest of two Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh state on controversial charges of human trafficking and religious conversion.
In a significant step toward healing and rebuilding, the Catholic Church inaugurated 20 newly constructed houses on 26 July for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in St. Thomas Parish, Singngat.
The Archdiocese of Bangalore, South India, has issued a strong condemnation following the wrongful arrest and alleged assault of two Catholic religious sisters on July 25, 2025, at Durg Railway Station, Chhattisgarh.
Two Catholic nuns were detained by authorities in central India over allegations of human trafficking, prompting strong reactions from Church leaders who decried the incident as part of a growing trend of hostility toward religious minorities.
A Catholic school in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur organized an Environmental Protection Program aimed at promoting environmental awareness among students and the local community on July 23.
India has witnessed as many as 378 incidents of violence against Christians in the first half of 2025, according to an ecumenical think tank based in New Delhi.
An internationally renowned charismatic retreat center in the southern Indian state of Kerala is hosting an international youth conference from July 20 to 25, 2025.
An ecumenical forum of Northeast India has recommended that Christians of the region watch The Chosen, a multi-season TV show (2017) about the life of Jesus. It was created, directed, and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins in 2017.
On June 28–29, Synergizing Youth Network for Change (SYNC) organized a two-day seminar titled “Exploring Economics”, aimed at training Catholic youth to critically engage with the key economic, political, and social issues shaping today’s world. The seminar was held in Santhome Communication Centre and Studios, Tamil Nadu, India.
On July 6, 2025, the faithful of St. Thomas Church, Singngat, in Manipur, northeastern India, celebrated Parish Day. The celebration was part of a three-day conference held from July 4 to 7, focusing on the renewal of Catholic faith in the region.
