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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 […]

NationalOctober 31, 2023

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…

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 […]

NationalOctober 30, 2023

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…

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 Lady of Assumption, which is 110 years old. The church is situated in the territory of Sithathur. The parishioners of […]

NationalOctober 27, 2023

“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…

By DCD Desk Ayyampatti is a Catholic village in the diocese of Tiruchirappalli in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Christian Dalits of the village filed a case in the High Court of Madras—Madurai branch, claiming that they had been discriminated against in participating in the church festival. The problem came to the limelight […]

NationalSeptember 7, 2023

Catholic village in Tamil Nadu reports caste discrimination,…

By DCD Desk Ayyampatti is a Catholic village in the diocese of Tiruchirappalli in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Christian Dalits of the village filed a case in the High Court of Madras—Madurai…

By Robancy A Helen Every year, the Union and the State governments honour the teachers for their outstanding performance and service in the field of education. The state of Tamil Nadu has awarded the Dr. Radha Krishnan Award to 386 teachers from different districts of the state. Eleven teachers are from Thiruppur district.  Sister Shanthi […]

ReligiousSeptember 6, 2023

Catholic nun in Tamil Nadu bags the State…

By Robancy A Helen Every year, the Union and the State governments honour the teachers for their outstanding performance and service in the field of education. The state of Tamil Nadu has awarded the Dr.…

By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 20, 2023: A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that gives the annual award says it chose Sister Robancy A. Helen for authentically and consistently being the voice of people’s […]

ReviewsAugust 21, 2023

Nun wins award for best reportage on Dalit,…

By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 20, 2023: A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that…

By Robancy A. Helen The Christian Arunthiyar Rights Movement organized the 40th day memorial for P. Jayaseelan, the general secretary at Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council, Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (TNBC Commission for SC/ST, Udhaya Deepam), in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on July 17. Bishop P. Thomas Paulsamy, president of the TNBC Commission for […]

ProfilesJuly 19, 2023

Christian Arunthiyar Rights Movement remembers its leader on…

By Robancy A. Helen The Christian Arunthiyar Rights Movement organized the 40th day memorial for P. Jayaseelan, the general secretary at Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council, Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (TNBC Commission for…

By DCD Reporter “Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.” This is a renowned sentence used by the priests and religious in the Catholic Church when they pronounce their religious vows or their priestly ordination. It is an emotional and profound statement when it is uttered on these special occasions. The vocation […]

ReligiousJuly 8, 2023

Carrying the cross of caste instead of Christ’s

By DCD Reporter "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." This is a renowned sentence used by the priests and religious in the Catholic Church when they pronounce their religious vows or…

By DCD Reporter The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) is deeply pained at the recent violence in Manipur that have caused violence and destroyed several churches and so many lives, making people suffer without food and shelter. NDCW condemns the inhuman and illogical actions beyond law and order and the lack of respect for fellow […]

NationalMay 13, 2023

NDCW condemns violence in Manipur

By DCD Reporter The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) is deeply pained at the recent violence in Manipur that have caused violence and destroyed several churches and so many lives, making people suffer without food…

By Robancy A Helen India is a democratic and secular state. It promotes equality and brotherhood. The Constitution of India treats its citizens equally, but Indian society still holds on to casteism, and Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims are discriminated against based on religion.  This is not something new. One understands the harsh reality of casteism. […]

NationalApril 21, 2023

Dalit Christians thank TN CM for passing resolution…

By Robancy A Helen India is a democratic and secular state. It promotes equality and brotherhood. The Constitution of India treats its citizens equally, but Indian society still holds on to casteism, and Dalit Christians and…