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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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Balamilana at Bhalki
Balajyothi Child Sponsorship program had organized ‘Balamilana 2021’ on 20th February 2021 at Bhalki. Children from various mission centers with greater enthusiasm participated in creative March Fast at Balamilana 2021. Rev. Fr. Vincent Thoras, the Coordinator for the program, along with the animators hoisted the flag and numerous competitions were conducted. From 8 neighboring villages, […]
Renovated St. Joseph the Worker Church, Muchalamba
Renovated St. Joseph the Worker Church, Muchalamba was inaugurated and blessed on Sunday 7th February 2021 by Most Rev. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga in the presence of Provincial superior Rev. Fr. Fr Valerian Charles Fernandes SAC, Parishioners and Well wishers, priests, Sisters were present on this occasion. Thanks to Fr. Benedict, Director and SCB Sisters.
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