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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 Joint meeting of Council of Priests and Diocesan Pastoral Council

March 22, 2019 Fr. Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

The Joint meeting of Council of Priests and Diocesan Pastoral Council held at Sugyan, Pastoral Centre on 21st March 2019. The resources persons Rev. Fr Milton Gabriel Gonsalves, the CCBI Secretary of the Family Commission spoke on the theme ‘Family Apostolate’ based on the encyclical ‘ Femiliaris Consortio’ by Jhon Paul II. Fr. Cleavon Gomes, The Secretary […]

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Bishops Visit to Three villages of Santhpur Mission

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

The faithful of Dupadamahagaon and Manigampur (both Old and New) Villages (Santhpur Mission) were delighted by the visit of Bishop on 17th March 2019. People expressed their Love and deep sentiment of reverence to the Bishop by giving him warm welcome and leading him in the procession to their respective chapels. Temporary chapel at old Manigampur […]