New Diocese in India Is 100% Dalit (Untouchables)

BUXAR, India, FEB. 3, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Two features are striking in the new Indian diocese of Buxar: All the faithful are “untouchables” and, consequently, the essence of pastoral activity will be service. The Diocese of Buxar includes four districts:...

855,655 Consecrated Women in 3,589 Convents

VATICAN CITY, FEB. 2, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican’s evangelization dicastery paid particular homage to consecrated women, whose contribution it sees as crucial for spreading the Gospel. Anticipating today’s 10th World Day of Consecrated Life, the...