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Laity body criticizes bishops’ conference chief Thazhath’s remarks on communalism bid

The Times of India 05 Feb 2026
Almaaya Munnettam, a prominent laity organisation in the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese, on Thursday held a news conference, criticizing the comments made by Catholic Bishops' Conference of India ...
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In interview, Cardinal McElroy says consultations with laity and priests’ input led to goals for ...

Catholic Standard 15 Jan 2026
... that deepens sacramental life, celebrating marriage and family life, forming the laity as missionary disciples, caring for those in need, and reversing the exodus of young people leaving the Church.
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GUEST COLUMN: Who will rescue the Church? The laity and the media.

The Daily Gazette 03 Jan 2026
The plight of the 1,124 former St. Clare’s Hospital employees who lost their pensions seems to be over ... .
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Laity activists protest during ordination of new priests at St Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025
A group of laity activists protested outside St Mary's Cathedral Basilica premises even as 13 new priests from Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese were ordained at the courtyard of the basilica at 3pm on ...
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Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity

Catholic Standard 22 Dec 2025
At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom and relief in recognizing the gifts of laypeople and collaborating with them, Pope Leo XIV said ... The letter, released Dec ... ....
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Laity continues protest at St Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025
Kochi. A group of laity at St Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Ernakulam is planning to extend their protest, demanding unified holy mass, until the next synod of the church in Jan ... The public facing mass was resumed on Dec 1.
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