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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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Denary Recollection :

February 9, 2019 Fr.Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

Priests and the Religious gathered as a Team for a Day of Recollection in Bhalki on 7th February. Rev Fr P.I Thomas SDB, Moral Theology Professor, Chrsita Jyothi, B’lore) facilitated with a spiritual input.

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Foundation Stone for Holy Family Chapel, Mugnoor (Jalasangi Mission)

February 9, 2019 Fr.Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

Most. Rev Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga blessed and laid Foundation Stone for a Chapel at Mugnoor, Jalasangi Mission on 7thFebruary 2019. Rev. Fr Robert Crasta, The Director of Jalasangi Mission welcomed all the people. It was an unique experience as village leaders- Hindus, Muslims were also with us united in prayer. Bethany sisters along […]