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MOST REV. ROBERT MICHAEL 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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Bhalki Jathrotsava 2019

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Fr. Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

Bhalki Jathrotsava 2019, the Annual Feast of Infant Jesus celebrated at Bhalki, on 8-10 November 2019 was indeed a memorable event. Jathra celebration began with the Benediction followed by procession around Bhalki city on 8th November at 4.00 pm. During the procession, the priests delivered a brief message of the Gospel in three different places in the […]

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All Souls Days at the Cathedral Cemetery

November 3, 2019 Fr. Roshan D'souza Comment(0)

All Souls Day was celebrated at Cathedral cemetery on 2nd November. Bishop celebrated the Holy Eucharist and thereafter blessed the cemetery along with other priests, the concelebrants. Fr. Stany Lobo, the Vicar General shared beautiful reflection on the Word of God. People lighted the candles in the graveyard, decorated them beautifully and offered prayers for […]