The diocese of Gulbarga

DIOCESE OF GULBARGA

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MOST REV. ROBERT MICHAEL MIRANDA

BISHOP OF GULBARGA

Bishop’s Message

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.

Parish News

Halbarga Parish News

Inauguration of Assisi Nivas & Installation of Fr. Sathish as Mission Director

June 1, 2025 Fr Roshan Dsouza Comment(0)

In a momentous celebration filled with grace and joy, the newly constructed Presbytery “Assisi Nivas” was solemnly inaugurated and blessed by His Excellency Bishop Robert Miranda on 1st June 2025 at Halbarga Mission. The auspicious occasion also marked the official transition of leadership as Rev. Fr. Sathish, OFM (Cap), assumed charge as the new Director of Halbarga Mission, succeeding Rev. Fr. Salvadore Fernandes, who […]

Silver Jubilee Celebration of Christ the King Church, Ujini

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Fr Roshan Dsouza Comment(0)

Inauguration and Blessing of Holy Cross School’s Second Floor in Afzalpur

February 9, 2025 Fr Roshan Dsouza Comment(0)

News & Events

KALABURAGI 1962 News&Events

Ordained to Serve: A Grace-Filled Evening at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral

May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Fr Roshan Dsouza Comment(0)

With hearts lifted in profound gratitude to God, the Diocese of Gulbarga rejoiced on the evening of 11th May 2025, as the Diaconate Ordination of Bro. Ancy Vion Lobo took place at the majestic Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi. It was a day wrapped in solemnity, reverence, and heavenly joy—a sacred milestone not […]