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Bishop Devprasad Ganawa Passes Away
New Delhi, 4 October 2026 (CCBI): Most Rev. Devprasad Ganawa, SVD, Bishop of Udaipur, passed away on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at the age of 74 following a massive cardiac arrest. He breathed his last at 11.45 am at St Teresa’s Hospital, Udaipur. Bishop Ganawa experienced uneasiness and chest pain at the Bishop’s House in Udaipur in the morning. He was immediately rushed to St Teresa’s Hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of the medical team, he passed away at
Oct 42 min read
Fr. Alexander Appointed Chaplain of YCS/YSM
New Delhi, 19 September 2026 (CCBI): Fr. Alexander Jesudasan, a priest of the Archdiocese of Bhopal, has been appointed National Chaplain of the Young Catholic Students/Young Students Movement (YCS/YSM). The appointment was made by the CCBI Executive Committee at its meeting held from 15 to 16 September 2026 in Bangalore. Fr. Alexander Jesudasan was born on 24 September 1981 in M.R. Palayam, Trichirappalli, Tamil Nadu, and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Bhopal o
Sep 191 min read
Fr. Prathap Kumar Appointed Secretary to the Commission for Family
New Delhi, 19 September 2026 (CCBI): Fr. Prathap Kumar Maripi, a priest of the Archdiocese of Visakhapatnam, has been appointed Secretary to the Commission for Family of the CCBI. The appointment was made by the CCBI Executive Committee at its meeting held from 15th to 16th September 2026 in Bangalore. Fr. Prathap Kumar was born on 8 January 1988 in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, and was ordained a priest on 31 March 2016 for the Archdiocese of Visakhapatnam. He holds a Bache
Sep 191 min read
Fr. Arun Lobo Appointed Secretary to the Commission for Ecology
New Delhi, 19 September 2026 (CCBI): Fr. Stephen Arun Lobo, OFM Cap., a priest of the Holy Trinity Province of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins, Karnataka, has been appointed Executive Secretary to the Commission for Ecology of the CCBI. The appointment was made by the CCBI Executive Committee at its meeting held from 15 to 16 September 2026 in Bangalore. Ordained a priest in 2001, Fr. Arun Lobo has over twenty-five years of experience in pastoral ministry, social action a
Sep 191 min read
Fr. Don Bosco Appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary of the CCBI
New Delhi, 19 September 2026 (CCBI): Fr. Darsi Don Bosco, a priest of the Diocese of Vijayawada, has been appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary of the CCBI. The appointment was made by the CCBI Executive Committee at its meeting held from 15th to 16th September 2026 in Bangalore. Fr. Don Bosco was born on 8 April 1981 in Nuzvid and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Vijayawada. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Theology from Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, and pursued hig
Sep 191 min read
CCBI Office Bearers Meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Vatican City, 31 August 2026: The office bearers of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, 28 August. The cordial meeting lasted for more than 45 minutes, with discussions focusing on the life, mission and pastoral concerns of the Latin Catholic Church in India. The delegation was led by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI and the FABC and Archbishop of Goa and Daman. He was accompanied by Archbishop Peter
Aug 313 min read
An Appeal for Prayer and Solidarity with the Victims of the Nepal Floods
PRESS STATEMENTCatholic Conference of Bishop of India An Appeal for Prayer and Solidarity with the Victims of the Nepal Floods 28 August 2026 The Catholic Church in India stands in sorrow and solidarity with all those affected by the devastating floods and landslides that have struck the Nepal-China border region, claiming hundreds of lives and leaving entire communities in ruin. We join the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in offering our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the b
Aug 281 min read
Fr Thomas Animoottil Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kottayam
New Delhi, 27 August 2026: The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church has canonically elected Fr Thomas Animoottil, 64, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Kottayam. The election was made with the prior assent of Pope Leo XIV, in accordance with CCEO canon 184. The appointment was made public on 27 August 2026. Fr Thomas Animoottil was born on 13 January 1962 in Payyavoor, Kerala. After completing his primary and secondary education in Payyavoor and his u
Aug 271 min read
Abp. Elias Frank Appointed to Dicastery for Evangelization
New Delhi, August 13, 2026 (CCBI): Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Elias Frank of Calcutta as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches. According to the decree issued in Rome, Archbishop Elias will contribute to the missionary and evangelizing mission of the universal Church through his service to the Dicastery. Archbishop Elias Frank was born on 15 August 1962 in Bantwal, Infant Jesus Parish, in the Dioc
Aug 132 min read
Liturgical Calendar (ORDO) for the year 2026-2027
Dear Father, Cordial greetings from the CCBI General Secretariat! I am pleased to share with you the electronic copy of the Liturgical Calendar (ORDO) for the year 2026-2027, prepared by the CCBI Commission for Liturgy. The CCBI General Secretariat will be printing the Liturgical Calendar (Ordo) for the coming year. Those who wish to receive printed copies are kindly requested to place their orders with the CCBI General Secretariat on or before 31 August 2026. The cost of eac
Aug 111 min read
Basilica Rectors of India Meets in Pondicherry
Pondicherry, 28 July 2026: Rectors of the Latin Church basilicas across India have come together in Pondicherry for the Annual General Body Meeting of the Association of Basilica Rectors of India (ABRI), being held from 27 to 30 July 2026. The four-day gathering has brought together 26 rectors representing the 30 basilicas of the Latin Church in India for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and pastoral planning. The meeting commenced with the celebration of the inaugural Holy
Jul 282 min read
Bp. Albert Hemrom Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Guwahati
New Delhi, 16 July 2026 (CCBI): Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Albert Hemrom (57), Bishop of Dibrugarh, as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Guwahati, Assam. The appointment was made public on Thursday, 16 July 2026. Bishop Albert Hemrom was born on 27 February 1969 in Konapathar, in the Diocese of Dibrugarh. He began his priestly formation at St. Joseph's Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh, and pursued his philosophical and theological studies at Christ the King Colle
Jul 162 min read
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