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Andhra Pradesh House Appeals For Scheduled Caste Status To Dalit
Christians HYDERABAD,
Andhra Pradesh, Aug. 27, 2009, 10.00 Hrs (SAR News):
The Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh State August 26 urged the
Union Government to take steps to grant Scheduled Caste (SC) status
to Dalit Christians or SC converts to Christianity.
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BJP Threatens Agitation Over SC Status To Dalit Christians HYDERABAD, Andhra
Pradesh, Aug. 27, 2009, 10.00 Hrs (SAR News):
In the wake of the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly adopting a
resolution seeking Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians, the
rightwing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) August 26 threatened to
launch an agitation against the state government’s move.
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First Anniversary of the Violent Attacks on Christians TAMIL NADU, Aug. 27,
2009, 10.00 Hrs (Jebamalai raja SJ):
To mark the first anniversary of the violent attacks on Christians
by the Sangh Parivars at Kandhamal, Ecumenical Christian Forum for
Human Rights - Madurai organised the Inter Religious Harmony Day and
Candle Light Homage to those who were killed at Kandhamal last year.
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Bellary Diocese Launches Skills Training Centre for Rural Youth JAWALGERA, BELLARY,
Aug. 25, 2009, 19.10 Hrs (Conchita Suares / CBCI News):
Skills training for self employment for rural unemployed youth was
launched at Jawalgera, Raichur district in Karnataka here on Monday,
Aug. 24.
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Cardinal Gracias: A year from the pogroms in Orissa, hope "for a new
beginning" NEW DELHI, Aug. 24, 2009, 16.10 Hrs (AsiaNews):
Cardinal Gracias, the Archbishop of Mumbai and vice president of the
Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, the anti-Christian violence
in Orissa was "one of the saddest moments in the history of India."
The country "needs to restore its glorious multi-cultural,
multi-religious and multi-linguistic tradition”.
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St Alphonsa coin released NEW DELHI,
Aug. 24, 2009, 16.10 Hrs (Express News Service):
Amid welling up of pious and fond thoughts of Saint Alphonsa as an
eternal symbol of love, suffering and compassion, a commemorative
coin in her name was released here on Sunday in the presence of a
sea of faithful and a galaxy of dignitaries. The event marked the
initiation of the year-long birth centenary fete of India’s first
woman saint.
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At 101, Fr Neuner has a quiet birthday celebration NEW DELHI,
Aug. 24, 2009, 11.30 Hrs (Camil Parkhe):
Fr Joseph Neuner, veteran Indologist, theologian and spiritual
advisor to Mother Teresa, celebrated his 101st birthday at Sanjeevan
Ashram, headquarters of the Pune Jesuit province.
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Year of the Priest NEW DELHI, Aug. 24,
2009, 11.30 Hrs (Arockia Dhas):
In declaring the ‘Year of the Priest’ which is from 19 June 2009 to
19 June 2010 to commemorate the 150th death anniversary of St John
Mary Vianney, Pope Benedict XVI wishes the priests to renew
themselves by following the inspiring life of St John Vianney, the
patron of all the priests.
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Homosexuality NEW DELHI, Aug. 24,
2009, 11.30 Hrs (George Kureethra):
Homosexuality is a very hot topic these days. Not a day passes
without some mention of it in the media. The media seems to have
taken upon itself to champion the cause of homosexuals and defend
their right to practice what is said to be natural to them.
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Hope And Life For All: Ursuline Nuns Swear By Prophetic Leadership BANGALORE,
Aug. 20, 2009, 15.10 Hrs (SAR News): The Ursuline
sisters attending the 64th General Chapter of their congregation
here felt that a prophetic response to the challenges must lead them
to evolve a new spirituality that generates hope and life for all.
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Kandhamal is ‘graveyard of Indian Secularism’, says investigative
book NEW DELHI, Aug. 20,
2009, 15.10 Hrs (CBCI News): An investigative book on the Kandhamal carnage and mayhem was
released by former Ambassador K P Fabian, president of IGSSS, in New
Delhi on August 19 at a news conference as part of the National
Campaign for Justice and Peace in Kandhamal ahead of the first
anniversary of the Kandhamal conflagration.
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High Literacy In Kerala Is Because Of Catholic Church, Says Eminent
Historian AHMEDABAD, Gujarat,
Aug. 20, 2009, 15.10 Hrs (SAR News): There are
historical records of Christians in Kerala from the 8th century
onwards. The high per cent of literacy in Kerala is due to the
Catholic Church which started universal education from the 18th
century, said Dr. M.G.S. Narayanan, a renowned historian, author and
former chairman of the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR).
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v Rev. Fr. John Vadakel, cmi Appointed Eparchial Bishop of Bijnor
NEW DELHI, Aug. 18,
2009, 18.30 Hrs (CBCI News): His Holiness, Pope
Benedict XVI has appointed Reverend Father John Vadakel, CMI.,
Protosincello of the Eparchy of Bijnor of the Syro-Malabar Church,
as Eparchial Bishop of Bijnor diocese.
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Independence Day Celebration in Central Jail UDAIPUR, Aug. 17,
2009, 17.30 Hrs (Norbert Herman): Sarvdharm Maitri
Sangh udaipur celebrated Independence Day with the central jail
prisoners. It was unique celebration to enthuse the spirit of
patriotism in the hearts of the more than one thousand prisoners.
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Bishop of Eluru Dies ELURU, Aug. 17, 2009, 10.30 Hrs (CBCI News): Most Rev. John
Mulagada, Bishop of the Diocese of Eluru in Andhra Paradesh died at
12.15 p.m. August 16 at at a private hospital in Vijayawada. The
funeral will take place on the 18th (Tuesday) at 10.30 a.m. at
Amalodbhavi Cathedral, Eluru, West Godavari District, Andhra
Pradesh. He has been ill for the last few weeks.
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Archbishop Moras Sweeps for a Clean Bangalore on Independence Day BANGALORE,
Aug. 17, 2009, 10.30 Hrs (Adolf Washington): Morning joggers and
walkers were in for a surprise at 7am on Independence day when they
saw Archbishop Bernard Moras take up the broom and join members of
Anonymous India Trust in sweeping the road and the neighbouring
compound near Archbishops House.
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