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Robert Miranda Bishop Of Gulbarga

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The Diocese of Gulbarga was erected by Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI on 24th June 2005 as a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bangalore. It was formally inaugurated on 18th August 2005 on the occasion of the Episcopal Ordination of Mons. Robert Miranda the first bishop of the newly formed diocese. This Diocese consists of four civil districts of North Karnataka, namely Bidar, Gulbarga, Bijapur and Yadgir – all considered to be the most backward area of the state. At present we have 7,729 Catholics as against 7.2 million people in the diocese. The Christians are mostly from the poor socio-economic background, from a Dalit background depending on agriculture for their livelihood. We have 29 diocesan clergy(22 ordained for Gulbarga and 7 from diocese of Mangalore) 45 Religious priests, 220 Religious Sisters working in this mission.

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The Diocesan Level CRI Meeting at Kalaburagi :

July 8, 2019 Fr. Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

The CRI meeting at the diocese level took place on July 6th at 10 a.m at Sugyan Gulbarga. It was attended by 65 members from four districts. The President of CRI Fr Antony Das S.J Mission Superior of Jesuits in Vijayapura, CRI Secretary Sr Rochana CSST of St Joseph Convent Gulbarga have organized this meeting. Bishop Robert […]

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Sneha Sadan School, Kankal Reopens

July 18, 2019 Fr. Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

After the tragic incident and death of the student Akash Kumbar, 7th Std, Sneha Sadan School was closed as per the order of BEO. The doors of the school reopened officially on 17th July, 2019 in the presenceof the BEO, Tahsildar and others. Thanks to Sr Beena, Fr. Victor Vas, Sr. Elizabeth, Fr. Antonydas S.J for their unfailing […]