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Bishop George Pallipparambil presents the New Testament in Wancho to a parishioner at the Chrism Mass, March 27, 2015.

As Amazon synod nears end, conversations will affect situations elsewhere

Oct 25, 2019

By Matt Hadro

As the Amazon Synod considers the evangelization—and exploitation—of indigenous Amazonian tribes, the conversation reflects as well on what is happening... Read more

Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao presents a New Testament to a parishioner.

The bishop who reaped a hundred-fold

Nov 7, 2018

By Ed Condon

Officially, his diocese has only existed since 2005. But Bishop Pallipparambil has been tending a flock in rural northeastern India... Read more

An ecumenical Christmas fellowship at Sacred Heart parish in Neotan, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Dec. 26, 2015.

How Christians in remote India came together to celebrate Christmas

Jan 14, 2016

In the remote foothills of India’s Patkai-Bum mountains, a Catholic parish joined Christians of various denominations to share the joy... Read more

Faithful in India's Miao diocese pray in a candlelight vigil for persecuted Christians in the Middle East, March 1, 2015.

Indian diocese joins with Pope Francis in praying for persecuted Christians

Mar 3, 2015

A remote diocese under the shadow of the Himalayas joined hands with Pope Francis' prayer for persecuted Christians in the... Read more

Bishop George Pallipparambil (2R) with pilgrim students at the Light of the World Cathedral in Miao, India.

Inspired by St Don Bosco, Indian Church prepares youth to be tomorrow's leaders

Feb 4, 2015

In the north-easternmost reaches of India, the Diocese of Miao is celebrating the bicentennial of St. John Bosco's birth by... Read more

Diocese of Miao workshop on 'Ad Gentes'.

Indian diocese responds to Vatican II's call 'to the nations'

Oct 15, 2014

The Diocese of Miao, located in far north-east India, is conducting a series of seminars to study Ad Gentes, Vatican... Read more

St. John Paul II, to whom the residence of the Bishop of Miao was dedicated in May.

Indian bishop's residence dedicated to St John Paul II

Jul 8, 2014

With gratitude to St. John Paul II for his legacy and inspiration in serving young people, the Diocese of Miao... Read more