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…
True to his name, young Miracle’s life has been one of miracles and inspiration. His success, achieved despite insurmountable odds, has brought immense joy to his family and the entire Dalit Christian community. Although visually impaired from birth, he never lost sight of academic excellence. In 2023, Miracle secured a top-scoring mark of 93.2% in […]
True to his name, young Miracle’s life has been one of miracles and inspiration. His success, achieved despite insurmountable odds, has brought immense joy to his family and the entire Dalit Christian community. Although visually…
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…
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 in December 2016. Christians do not accept the fact that caste exists in the church. But Nivedita Louis, writer, social […]
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…
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 the Church is a communion. Simultaneously, it has raised the expectations of the people of God. This aspect of the […]
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…
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 Professor Mary John, President of the Dalit Christian Liberation Movement (DCLM). In response to Pope Francis’ Synodal Exhortation in the […]
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…
