In this interview, Fr. Frans Baartmans reflects on nearly forty years spent in India, where he chose to live among low-caste communities in the slums. He speaks about learning their language, understanding their history, and sharing in both their struggles and their hopes for a better future. Living simply alongside them, he became part of […]
The Local Young Members Meeting of the India Region of the Mill Hill Missionaries, held in Bangalore from 11th to 15th March, was a well-balanced and meaningful gathering that combined reflection, formation, sharing, and fraternity. We began with a day of recollection animated by Fr. Joe Mannath, SDB, whose long experience in leadership, formation, and […]
The India Region of the Mill Hill Missionaries marked a significant and grace-filled moment as Albis Tirkey and Cyril made their Perpetual Oath on 19 March at the Second Cycle Formation Centre, Pune. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr. Tomvenki Yellavula, Regional Representative, who received their oath on behalf of the General Superior, […]
During the Lenten season of prayer and fasting, Fr. Patras, a Mill Hill Missionary visited Lurgi Mission to support and encourage the women of the parish. He gave a thoughtful talk focused especially on the women of Lurgi, highlighting the meaning of Lent as a sacred forty-day period for prayer, repentance, and personal renewal. Fr. […]
The Mill Hill Missionaries in India Region joyfully celebrated the Ordination to the Priesthood of Dn. Anil Kumar Kocherla, a moment of grace and thanksgiving for the Congregation and the local Church. He was ordained priest by Most Rev. Thelagathoti Joseph Raja Rao, Bishop of the Diocese of Vijayawada. In his homily, the Bishop reflected […]
Rev. Anil Kumar Kocherla, MHM, will be ordained a priest today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at his home parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Muchintala Parish, in the Diocese of Vijayawada. The ordination will be presided over by Most Rev. Thelagathoti Joseph Raja Rao, SMM, the Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Vijayawada. The faithful […]
The India Region Assembly 2026 of the Mill Hill Missionaries was held from 12th to 16th January 2026 at Montfort Sadan, Pune. Members from various missions and formation centres gathered for five days of prayer, reflection, evaluation, and planning for the future of the Region. The Assembly started on Monday, 12th January, with the arrival […]
We regret to inform you of the passing of Fr. Vijay Kumar Pulugujju, MHM, who died today, Monday, October 20, 2025, at around 3 AM in India at the age of 47. May he rest in peace. A full obituary will follow soon. May he rest in peace. Grant, we pray, O Lord, that the […]
This year, we will celebrate Diwali on 20 October. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most colourful and joyful festivals in India. It marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In this article, Matthew Olili, MHM, shares his personal experience of celebrating Diwali with a […]
This year, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was celebrated with deep devotion and renewed enthusiasm at Siluva Konda Shrine, Gattupalli, one of the sub-stations of Pargi Parish. For more than a decade, this hill has been a place of pilgrimage for the faithful of Vikarabad Deanery and beyond, drawing people to […]
Shanti Ashram, a Mill Hill mission in the Diocese of Varanasi, recently hosted a vibrant and heartwarming Sports Day, bringing together youth from the local mission and the neighbouring parish of Shivpur. The event, held on August 17th, was organized by Fr. Marianna, who has been actively engaging with young people in and around the […]
As missionary disciples of Christ, we are sent to faraway and isolated places where people may not know or heard much about Jesus. One of our important tasks is to share the joy that comes from knowing His love. When we live with kindness, peace, and hope, we show others how much Jesus loves them. […]
