Jammu: The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW), in its orientation programme held in Jammu on June 17-18, 2024, resolved to advocate for 50% representation for women in Church-based organisations and activities. The decision was made…
NDCW organizes a roundtable conference for Dalit Christian…
By Robancy A Helen The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) is a watchdog organization that identifies and addresses caste discrimination within the church, by the general public, and by the state through fact-finding, reporting, and public…
Christian Dalits call for a National Conference on…
By Robancy A Helen The Synod on “Synodality” (2021-2023) convened by Pope Francis has awakened the entire people of God to deepen communion, enhance participation, and commit ourselves to the mission. These attempts are to be…
Translation of the Statement of M.S. Fernandes, Propaganda,…
By DCD Reporter My humble greetings to all. Episcopal appointments of the bishops are still going on in Tamil Nadu. When the diocese of Salem in Tamil Nadu was bifurcated from Dharmapuri, Bishop Irudayaraj SDB was appointed as…
Let the cry of the Dalit Christians reach…
By DCD Reporter It is the eve of the Feast of Saint Devasagayam, alias Lazarus. Pope Francis has announced the appointment of five bishops and an auxiliary bishop in India. Fr. Valan Arasu for the Diocese…
VCK party chief at ‘Caste in Christianity’ book…
By Robancy A Helen Caste in Christianity is an unbelievable concept, though it is practiced within. Caste discrimination is a grave social sin, declares the Dalit Empowerment Policy of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India…
Reimagining the synod’s preparation and dynamics
By Felix Wilfred The extensive preparation leading up to the synod has proven to be of great value and impact. It has awakened the Church to become more participatory and attuned to the fundamental truth that…
Synodal Church and the Dalit Christians in India
By Prof. Mary John It would be a farce of the Synodality Journey by the Catholic Church in India if it did not address the casteism and discrimination against Dalit Christians and end these, says…
“Our bodies have become a desert:” Cry of…
By A. Savarirajan, *Translated from Tamil by Sr. Robancy A Helen Ph.D Sengamedu is a mission station of Mugaiyur parish in the Archdiocese of Pondicherry-Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, south India. The village has the Church of Our…