John Barwa

John Barwa (1 June 1955–) is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar.

Quotes

• We believe that persecution is part of our Christian vocation and Christian life. We are not afraid, but we live it as a blessing from God. We know that where there is persecution, faith is strengthened, and today I am proud to say that faith in my people is strengthening.
  • The Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, in Orissa: " Persecution exists, but the faith of Christians is growing" (19 May 2011)

• Peace can be built on the foundations of reconciliation and justice. Today I can see the evidence of authentic faith that my people are showing: in them there is no hatred or resentment towards those who have destroyed and killed, but the joy that comes from God This is love towards the enemy, preached in the Gospel. I preach this to families and to the displaced faithful who suffer from poverty. This is how we heal the wounds of the past and make space for reconciliation.
  • "Justice, reconciliation, religious freedom for Christians in Orissa", says Archbishop Barwa (23 August 2011)

• Where there is Mary, there is Jesus and where there is Jesus there is joy, Mary is not only the Mother of God, she is the Mother of all of us who seek her constant intercession, we entrust our suffering to her.
  • Jubilee for the Marian Shrine in Orissa. Christians: "We entrust our suffering to Mary" (6 March 2019)