Sister Manju Devarapalli, General Secretary of National Dalit Christian Watch, lays bare the painful realities of caste within the Indian Church and the organisation’s mission to build a truly inclusive Christian community.
In the Kingdom of God that Jesus Christ spoke of, there is no discrimination. Everyone is a rightful heir — irrespective of caste, gender, nationality, or race. Yet, within the Indian Church, caste quietly endures,…
Coordinated by the Conference of Religious India, Catholic congregations provided food, essentials, and hope to flood-hit communities in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: After days of torrential rain triggered flash floods in Hyderabad last week, hundreds of families living along the Musi River were left stranded as water swept through their homes. The sudden surge, caused by…
As we draw to a close of 2024, we can say it in hindsight that it has been a momentous year. The world has been on tenterhooks with wars and the fast-deteriorating situation in West Asia. Also, a record number of over 60 countries, covering nearly half of the global population (49%), cast their votes […]
As we draw to a close of 2024, we can say it in hindsight that it has been a momentous year. The world has been on tenterhooks with wars and the fast-deteriorating situation in West…
Courage, fortitude, and doggedness to seek justice for the persecuted are qualities commonly found in abundance among Advocates International’s network of lawyers. Depending on the societies in which they operate, they often require an unshakable belief in the justice of their mission to persevere through challenging times and leave a lasting impact. It is the […]
Courage, fortitude, and doggedness to seek justice for the persecuted are qualities commonly found in abundance among Advocates International’s network of lawyers. Depending on the societies in which they operate, they often require an unshakable…
The two-day event held on June 17-18, 2024, at St. Mary Garrison Church in Jammu saw the participation of several intellectuals and prominent Dalit Christian leaders.
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…
The community has been at the receiving end for the last 10 years. Since 2014, with the ascendancy of Narendra Modi as prime minister, there has been an alarming rise in the atrocities perpetrated against Christians and churches.
Dalit Christians along with other marginalised communities of India have been breathing a sigh of relief since Indian general election results were declared on June 4. Although Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is back…
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 hearings. Twelve members who are leaders in the church, social activists, and advocates felt it was necessary to address these […]
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…
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 built upon the foundation of trinitarian communion, Eucharistic participation, and baptismal commitment. As the Body of Christ, Catholics are challenged […]
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…
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 its first bishop from the Dalit community. Later, when we demanded to have more Dalit bishops, Bishop Gabriel, the then-rector […]
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…
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 of Jabalpur, Fr. Jeevanandam Amalanathan for Kumbakonam, Fr. Albert George Alexander Anastas for the Diocese of Kuzhithurai, Fr. Bhaskar Jesuraj […]
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…
