Some 25 priests from various parts of India plan to express solidarity with the survivors of the 2008 anti-Christian persecution in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, eastern India. They are the national executive members of the Catholic Priests’ Conference of India (CPCI), an association of progressive diocesan priests. The trip is organized as a part of the CPCI national convention and annual general body meeting.
As reported by mattersindia.com, Father Philip Kattakayam, CPCI secretary remarked that “They want to understand the issues as well as show solidarity with the Kandhamal survivors on the tenth anniversary of the violence. They would also show solidarity with people and priests there during their September 25-27 visit.”
The theme selected is “Social justice and human rights in the context of the Constitution of India.” CPCI is an independent body of Catholic priests in India and not controlled by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The meeting is organized in Odisha for a pilgrimage to Kandhamal.
Source: www.mattersindia.com
