Munnar 25 May 2024 (CCBI): Mount Carmel Church in Munnar was elevated to the status of Basilica during the Eucharistic celebration held on Saturday 25 May 2024. The declaration was solemnly announced by Most Rev. Sebastian Thekethecheril, Bishop of Vijayapuram, marking a historic milestone, asRead More →
Bangalore, 18 May 2024 (CCBI): Bishop Joseph Suren Gomes, S.D.B, Bishop Emeritus of Krishnagar, West Bengal, passed away on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at 5:55 am in Manorama Hospital, Ranaghat, due to cardiac failure. He was 80 years old. The funeral services will be heldRead More →
Bangalore 11 May 2024 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr Wilfred Gregory Moras (55), of the clergy of Lucknow, as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Currently he is the ector of the St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, inRead More →
Bangalore 11 May 2024 (CCBI): Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr Antony Valumkal (55) as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, currently he is the Rector and Parish Priest of the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom in Vallarpadom, Kochi. FrRead More →
Bangalore 10 May 2024: The CCBI has appointed Sr. Jenifer Prafulla D’Souza as the new Coordinator of the Health Apostolate. Sr. Jenifer, 49, is a member of the Sisters of the Mercy of Holy Cross, Mid India Province. This appointment was made during the 94thRead More →