Mumbai Archives - Page 7 of 8

Asia’s first Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima
- May 10, 2017
The first Marian shrine in Asia dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima was built in 1935 at Karjat, near Mumbai. The church will hold special celebrations on May 13 to mark the centenary of the apparitions of Mary which took place in 1917 in in the Portuguese town, with an emphasis on prayers for peace.

By Nirmala Carvalho
Historic “plague cross” destroyed by officials in India
- May 2, 2017
The Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias has called the destruction of a historic roadside cross in Mumbai “deeply disturbing.” The city’s Bandra neighborhood is known for these so-called “plague crosses,” built during the late 19th century, which dot city streets and especially the entrances of villages.

By Nirmala Carvalho
Archdiocese of Bombay honors those who help alcoholics
- Apr 5, 2017
“We alcoholics have been graced with a new life, through the gift of sobriety, so freely and compassionately bestowed upon us by our loving God.” This was the response from the director of an anti-alcoholism facility in Mumbai, which won an award for its work from the Archdiocese of Bombay.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Another Pope Francis bishop is named in India

Jan 15, 2017

“Care for Creation” will be my Episcopal motto,” Father Allwyn D’Silva told Crux and added that “My appointment is a recognition of the Church for justice and environment issues.” D’Silva is preparing for his new job as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay.

Defying social norms, Indian cardinal to host Tribals for Christmas

Dec 21, 2016

Somewhere near the top of any misery index would have to be India’s “Tribals,” meaning the roughly 9 percent of the country’s cast population of 1.25 billion belonging to various indigenous groups. On Christmas, the Cardinal of Mumbai will make a point of celebrating with them.

Priest’s life captures broader drama of Catholicism in India

Dec 20, 2016

In many ways, 93-year-old Monsignor Nereus Rodrigues was the kind of pastor who “carries the smell of his sheep,” long before Pope Francis started using that vocabulary. He’s been a pioneer in both Catholic schools and Catholic health care in India, believing both have reshaped Indian society.