2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (417+ words) Chandigarh, September 10, 2026: About 65 priests and religious from various deaneries of the Diocese of Simla-Chandigarh gathered at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Sector 19-A, Chandigarh, on September 10 for a seminar exploring how the Church can engage responsibly with Artificial Intelligence while safeguarding…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (485+ words) China, Sep 10, 2026: The decision of a Chinese lawyer to leave the country with her family after representing members of an unregistered Christian church has drawn fresh attention to the pressures facing independent religious communities in China. Ruth Wang, a partner…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (274+ words) Shillong, September 9, 2026: A new book documenting the contribution of Christians to social development and nation-building in Northeast India was released during the Northeast India Regional Pastoral Conference 2026, held from September 4 to 7. Titled Northeast Christians’ Contribution to Nation Building, the volume…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (229+ words) Shillong, September 3, 2026: The Salesian Missionary Formation Course 2026 began at Don Bosco Provincial House, Mawlai, Shillong, on September 1, bringing together members of the Salesian Family for reflection on missionary commitment and the missionary dimension of the Salesian vocation. The annual programme…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (394+ words) August 29, 2026: ORAN, ALGERIA: Anna Medeossi, an Italian architect and consecrated virgin, has taken on a unique role as the first woman to serve as rector of a Catholic shrine. She now oversees Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, a shrine…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (645+ words) Catholic Connect Women’s Equality Day: Honouring Women’s Dignity and Contribution to the Church August 26, 2026: What if the story of the Church could be told through the women who prayed, served, taught, led and quietly transformed the lives of others? From…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (438+ words) Italy, August 26, 2026: Calling the Church to rediscover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation, Pope Leo XIV has urged a stronger connection between catechesis and liturgical celebration so that Christian initiation may lead people to Christ. The Pope…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (345+ words) AJMER, Aug. 24, 2026 — In an effort to make faith formation more engaging and relevant for today's youth, the Commission for Faith Formation of the Diocese of Ajmer organized a comprehensive Orientation and Training Programme for catechism teachers today. Held at the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (479+ words) MUMBAI, August 25, 2026: Some independent Christian churches in Mumbai and neighbouring districts have introduced self-declaration forms for people attending Sunday prayer meetings, asking them to affirm that their participation is voluntary. The move comes amid heightened concerns over Christian prayer gatherings…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) GREATER NOIDA, August 24, 2026: The National Lawyers Forum of Religious and Priests has called on religious congregations and Church leaders to strengthen legal ministry and promote greater legal awareness among clergy, religious and lay faithful. Affiliated with the Justice, Peace and…...