BISHOP OF ROME
BISHOP OF GULBARGA
VICAR GENERAL
Editor
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 faithful of Ujini joyfully celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Christ the King Church on February 16, 2025, marking 25 years of faith, service, and community building. The grand celebration began with a solemn procession of the Jubilee Cross around the village, led by Fr. Albert Crasta, the first Director of Ujini Mission. The event […]
The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) of Gulbarga Deanery celebrated its Convention Day on Saturday, February 15, at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi. The event witnessed the participation of around 120 children from various parishes, including Wadi, Shahabad, Chittapur, Sedam, Chincholli, Kotnoor, and Sirnur. The program began with an introductory talk by Fr. Abhishek […]
