On August 27, 2025, more than 3,000 Catholics gathered at Don Bosco Church, Oodlabari, in the Diocese of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, to celebrate the feast of St. Monica, patroness of mothers.
Sr. Lismy of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC) in Kerala is widely known as the “Camera Nun.” Her media ministry, spanning more than 25 short films, 250 video albums, 150 documentaries, and over 100 interviews, has inspired audiences in India and beyond.
On August 22, thousands of pilgrims gathered in the village of Starun, western Ukraine, for the blessing of a new basilica dedicated to Blessed Bishop Simeon Lukach, one of the most revered martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, and the Latin Patriarch, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for priests and nuns in Gaza who refuse to abandon their mission despite war, hunger, and mounting threats.
Catholic churches in downtown Singapore are taking part in a special night festival organised by the national heritage agency as a means of showcasing the faith.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV assured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of his prayers for the war-torn nation, urging that “the clamor of arms may fall silent and give way to dialogue.”
To mark the 456th founding anniversary of Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines, the provincial government has organized a grand procession on August 31, 2025, showcasing the patron saints of the island province’s 44 municipalities, six component cities, and three highly urbanized cities.
The 115th birth anniversary of Saint Mother Teresa was celebrated on August 26 at Mother’s House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, easter India.
A Training-of-Trainers (ToT) workshop titled “Revamping the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Today’s Church” was held on August 26 in Madurai to strengthen the ministry of confession and prepare priests for a more compassionate approach, in line with Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), a Catholic-run institution, organized an anti-drug awareness program on its Motijheel campus in Dhaka on August 19 for students, teachers, and staff.
Christian and Hindu prisoners in Pakistan continue to suffer discrimination and abuse inside prisons, according to a new report by the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) of the Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
The Workers India Federation (WIF), a non-profit organization, reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of workers during its annual general body meeting held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, central India, from August 23–24.
Caritas Internationalis issued a strong condemnation of what it calls a “man-made famine” in Gaza, following the United Nations’ declaration of famine on August 22.
On August 25, 2025, the World Youth Cross, a symbol of faith, solidarity, and God’s unwavering love—arrived in the Diocese of Maliana, East Timor. The visit marked a milestone in its global pilgrimage, carrying a message of hope for young people worldwide.
The Relic of St. Tarcisius of Rome, the patron of altar servers, began its tour in the Philippines, opening on August 25 at San Jose ang Tagapagtanggol Parish in Quezon City. The event drew around 500 altar servers from the Dioceses of Novaliches, Cubao, and the Archdiocese of Manila.
Cebu Archbishop-designate Alberto Uy has urged leaders in government, the Church, and society to reject greed and remain committed to genuine service as the Philippines marked National Heroes Day on August 24.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) has warned that mass production, excessive consumption, and reckless disposal are destroying humanity’s relationship with creation.
Holy Cross Family Ministries Bangladesh organized a youth seminar at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Dhanjuri, on August 25, 2025, which drew more than 200 participants.
The Manipur Catholic Women Organisation (MCWO), Archdiocese of Imphal, hosted a one-day Spiritual Animation program on August 24 at the Divine Glory Retreat Centre, Zoumun, in the Churachandpur District.
The Diocese of Rajshahi in northwestern Bangladesh hosted a day-long seminar on adolescence and Christian formation for school-going youth at the Presentation of Our Lord Parish in Sursunipara on August 22.
