20th Episcopal Ordination & Canonical Erection of Gulbarga Diocese
On 18 August 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga celebrated with deep joy and gratitude the 20th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary of Bishop Robert Miranda and the…
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Catholic NGO Secures Freedom for Three Prisoners in Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Kalaburagi, Karnataka, July 11, 2025: Three economically disadvantaged prisoners were released from Kalaburagi Central Jail on Thursday, July 10, following the intervention of the Carmel…
ICYM Gulbarga Diocese Holds DEXCO Election at Orbit, Humnabad
The ICYM DEXCO elections for the Diocese of Gulbarga were held on 6th July 2025 at ORBIT, Humnabad. The event was marked by great enthusiasm,…
Zonal Level Jubilee Celebration of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) Held in Bidar
The Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) of Bidar and Aurad zones gathered joyfully for a Zonal Jubilee Celebration held at St. Joseph’s School Auditorium, Bidar. The…
Mission Orientation Held for New Priests and Sisters in Bidar Deanery
Bidar, June 26, 2025 – As part of its ongoing missionary formation initiatives, the Diocese of Gulbarga organized a Mission Orientation Program for newly arrived…
Feast of Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral: Bishop Miranda Leads Candlelit Celebration
On June 22, 2025, the Cathedral of the Mother of Divine Grace in Kalaburagi came alive with joy and reverence as faithful gathered to celebrate…
Rooted in Faith, Ready to Serve: Diocese Trains Catechists and MCA animators
The Commission for Faith Formation of the Diocese of Gulbarga successfully organized back-to-back formation programs for catechism teachers and youth animators of the Gulbarga and…
Diocese Holds Zonal Mission Planning Meetings to Strengthen Grassroots Evangelization
Bidar, June 21, 2025 – The Diocese of Bidar has successfully completed an extensive series of zonal planning meetings held from June 17-19, 2025, bringing together…
Diocese Launches Mission Inauguration and Orientation Programs Across Bidar, Gulbarga, and Bijapur Deaneries
Gulbarga, June 19, 2025 – In a spirit of renewed evangelization and synodal collaboration, the Diocese recently conducted a series of Mission Inauguration and Orientation Programs across the Bidar,…
Inauguration of Assisi Nivas & Installation of Fr. Sathish as Mission Director
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…
Ordained to Serve: A Grace-Filled Evening at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral
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…
Career Guidance Program Empowers Youth at ORBIT, Humnabad
Humnabad, May 10, 2025 — Yuvachethana, the youth wing of the Diocese of Gulbarga, organized an impactful Career Guidance Program at ORBIT, Humnabad, drawing the…
Inter-religious and Inter-denominational Gathering in Honour of Pope Francis at Kalaburagi
The Interreligious Forum for Peace and Harmony – Kalaburagi Unit, in collaboration with various Christian denominations, organized a meaningful interfaith program in honour of Pope…
Chrism Mass and Day of Recollection Held at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi
On 10th April 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga witnessed a profound spiritual gathering at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi, as all the priests…
Fr. Santhosh Bapu Assumes Office as Vicar General with Solemn Oath
Kalaburagi, April 10, 2025 — In a solemn and spirit-filled ceremony held at Sugyan, the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Gulbarga, Rev. Fr. Santhosh…
Jubilee Celebration of Women in Gulbarga Diocese: A Day of Joy, Celebration, and Empowerment
On March 16, 2025, around 450 women from Bidar Deanery gathered at St. Joseph’s School Hall in faith and unity to celebrate the Jubilee Year…
A Vision for Tomorrow: The Gulbarga Diocesan Pastoral Plan Takes Shape
Most Rev. Robert Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga, organized a planning session for the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for the Year 2025-2030 on 8 March at…
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Christ the King Church, Ujini
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…
Missionary Childhood Association, Gulbarga Deanery, Celebrates Convention Day
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…
Diocese of Gulbarga Celebrates the Day of the Consecrated Life
Kalaburagi, February 8, 2025 – The Diocese of Gulbarga joyfully celebrated the Day of the Consecrated Life at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi,…
Inauguration and Blessing of Holy Cross School’s Second Floor in Afzalpur
Afzalpur, February 7, 2025 – The Holy Cross School in Afzalpur marked a significant milestone with the inauguration and blessing of its newly constructed second…
Diocesan Youth Convention 2025: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation
The Diocese of Gulbarga organized the second Jubilee Year 2025 program, the Youth Convention, at St. Joseph’s PU College, Bidar, near Shahapur Gate, from January…
Inauguration and Blessing of the Newly Built St. Joseph’s CBSE Block
The newly constructed St. Joseph’s CBSE Block was solemnly inaugurated on January 21, 2025, at Shahapur Gate, Bidar. The event began with a prayerful ceremony…
Medical Camp Organized for Prisoners at Bijapur Jail
On January 17, 2025, a significant medical camp was conducted within the premises of Bijapur Prison, benefiting nearly 220 prisoners. The initiative was organized by…
Blessing and Inauguration of St. Joseph Chapel, Mudnaal
17th January 2025 marked a day of spiritual significance for the faithful of Mudnaal village, Itga Mission, as Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of…
ORBIT Celebrates 30 Years of Service and Transformation
Humnabad, January 16, 2025 – The Organization of Bidar Integral Transformation (ORBIT) celebrated its Pearl Jubilee, marking 30 years of dedicated service to social transformation…
Chinnara Mahotsav 2025 Marks a Joyful Start to Jubilee Year 2025
Bhalki: The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) of Gulbarga Diocese launched its Jubilee Year 2025 with a grand celebration, Chinnara Mahotsav 2025, held from January 12…
Aland Mission Celebrates CHRISTMAS SAMBRAMA
Aland, a small town in the Kalaburagi district of North Karnataka, under the Gulbarga Diocese, experienced a unique and uplifting celebration of Christmas this year.…
World’s Largest Christmas Star Illuminates Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi, December 25, 2024 – The Christmas celebrations at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi witnessed an awe-inspiring event as the world’s largest…
Shanthidootha Christmas Inter-Religious Programme Spreads Message of Unity in Bidar
Bidar, December 18, 2024 – The District Rangamandir in Bidar came alive with festive cheer and interfaith harmony as the Bidar Mission Team organized the…
Inter-Religious Christmas Celebration Held in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi, December 21, 2024 – The Inter-Religious Forum for Peace and Justice organized an Inter-Religious Christmas Celebration at Mother Teresa Hall, bringing together leaders from…
Three New Priests were Ordained for the Diocese of Gulbarga
On December 8, 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga celebrated a joyful and important event as three deacons were ordained as priests. The ceremony took place…
Bhalki Jathrotsava 2024: A Grand Celebration of Faith and Harmony
The celebration of Bhalki Jathrostva 2024, the annual feast of Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki, took place at Bhalki Mission on 8-10 November 2024. The celebration…
Empowering Educators: A Journey into Artificial Intelligence at St. Ambrose School, Wadi
On 24 August 2024, St. Ambrose School, Wadi, hosted a one-day Teacher’s Orientation Program on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at equipping educators with modern tools…
Active Participation in Diocesan Commissions Emphasized
The Diocesan Pastoral Council convened at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Center, on August 9th. The meeting was initiated by Very Rev. Stany Lobo, the Pastoral…
Carmel Seva Trust and Don Bosco, Chikpet Mission Launch Computer Training Program at Bidar District Prison
On the auspicious day of August 5, 2024, the Bidar District Prison witnessed the grand inauguration of a computer training program, a noble initiative jointly…
“Walking Together as One Church”: Successful Lay Convention at Don Bosco Church, Chikpet
The Lay Convention of Bidar Deanery took place at Don Bosco Church, Chikpet, on the 3 – 4 of August, under the slogan “Jothe Jothe…
CRI Gulbarga Diocese Gathering: A Day of Reflection and Unity
Kalaburagi, 27 July 2024: The CRI Gulbarga Diocese, under the leadership of Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, held a significant meeting at Mother Theresa Hall,…
One-Day Photoshop Workshop Empowers Participants in Gulbarga Diocese
Kotnoor D, May 17, 2024 – Premavani Communications of the Gulbarga Diocese organized a one-day workshop on Photoshop poster design at the Sevasangama Social Development…
St. Ambrose High School’s New Building Officially Opened and Blessed
Wadi, July 10, 2024– The newly constructed St. Ambrose High School building was officially inaugurated and blessed 10 July 2024 in a ceremony attended by…
Blessing of the New Grotto and Parish Feast at St. Thomas Church, Shahabad
On the 7th of July, 2024, a momentous event unfolded at St. Thomas Church in Shahabad—the Blessing of the New Grotto. His Excellency, Bishop Robert…
Vibrant Celebrations Mark the Feast of the Mother of Divine Grace in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi, June 23, 2024 – The titular Feast of the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi was celebrated with deep reverence and vibrant festivity…
Rally in Bidar: Domestic Workers Demand Comprehensive Legislative Protections
Bidar, June 19, 2024 In a display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of domestic workers thronged the streets of Bidar on 19 June 2023, participating…
Planting Hope: Environment Day Observed at Aurad Subjail
On June 15, 2024, the Prison Ministry India, Aurad zone, marked Environment Day with an inspiring program at Subjail Aurad, dedicated to raising awareness about…
Fostering Excellence: Educator Training Initiative by KRCE and Gulbarga Diocese
The Karnataka Regional Commission for Education (KRCE) and the Gulbarga Diocese Education Society hosted a successful training programme for educators from their affiliated institutions. The…
Rekindling the Spark: GDES Reinvigorates Teaching Passion in Bidar
A distinguished teachers’ training program was held at St. Joseph’s PU College in Bidar, thoughtfully organized by the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society for their dedicated…
Uniting for Change: Inspiring Stories from the Inter-District Domestic Workers’ Meet at Gulbarga
The Labour Commission of the Gulbarga Diocese, in collaboration with the Karnataka Domestic Workers Union, hosted an inspiring inter-district domestic workers’ assembly at Mother Theresa…
Elevating Education: GDES Hosts Transformative Teachers Enhancement Program in Gulbarga
Gulbarga, June 3, 2024– The Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society (GDES) successfully organized a Teachers Enhancement Program at Sugyan, Diocesan Pastoral Center in Kotnoor. The event,…
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Christ the King Mission Ujini Inaugurated with Grandeur
Ujini, May 18, 2024- The Silver Jubilee celebration of Christ the King Mission Ujini was inaugurated with great fanfare and spiritual fervor on May 18,…
Bishop Extends Warm Welcome to Sisters of the Helps of Mount Rosary (HMR)for Aland Mission
In a deeply poignant ceremony, the Gulbarga Diocese opened its arms to the Sisters of Mount Rosary, ushering them into the esteemed Aland mission. Under…
“Unity in Prayer: Observing the National Day of Prayer and Fasting in the Diocese of Gulbarga”
On March 22, 2024, the Diocese of Gulbarga, under the leadership of Bishop Robert Miranda, observed a National Day of Prayer and Fasting. This event…
“Grace Renewed: A Sacred Gathering at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral for Chrism Mass”
The hallowed halls of the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi bore witness to a profound gathering, as Bishop Robert Miranda presided over the…
Bishop Inaugurates Premavani Studio in Gulbarga Diocese
GULBARGA, March 12, 2024 – The Diocese of Gulbarga witnessed a significant event today with the inauguration of the Premavani Studio. The ceremony was presided…
Blessing of Newly Refurnished Karunaalu Yesu Chapel in Kandugol, Santpur Mission
On February 13, 2023, a momentous occasion unfolded as Bishop Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, blessed the recently renovated Karunaalu Yesu Chapel in Kandugol, Santpur…
Inauguration and Blessing of Newly Renovated Christaprabha Chapel in Borgi, Santpur
On the auspicious day of February 13, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the inauguration and blessing of the newly renovated Christaprabha Chapel in…
Diocese level Missionary childhood association Convention at Bhalki
The Diocese-level MCA program in Gulbarga marked a significant event. It kicked off with a creative inauguration, attended by 410 children from various zones. Animators…
Ordination to the Diaconate
On February 10, 2024, a significant event took place at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Bhalki as Bro. Francis and Bro. Rejironald were ordained to…
Jeevan Jyothi Camp at Bhalki
Jeevan Jyothi camp was held on October 15-18, 2023 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki and it was inaugurated by Rev Fr Stany Lobo, and Fr…
Erection of Ecclesiastical Tribunal for the Diocese of Gulbarga
The Diocese of Gulbarga inaugurated its Ecclesiastical Tribunal at Yesu Nilya, Bhalki on 5 October 2023. At the beginning Rev Dr Laurdusamy, President of CLSI…
Annual Youth Retreat at Bhalki Shrine
A Youth Retreat was organized by the Youvachethana, Gulbarga Diocese on 1-2 October 2023 at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki under the guidance of the…
The Bicentennial Birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Mother Veronica
The Bicentennial birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Mother Veronica, the foundress of the Apostolic Carmel was celebrated on 1 October 2023 on Sunday. A solemn…
Archdiocese of Caritas Prague made a visit to the Gulbarga Diocese
During the period of 29-31 August 2023, the Archdiocese of Caritas Prague made a visit to the Gulbarga diocese. A warm welcome was extended by…
Kristhana Anukarane Sevege Prerane – Laity Convention
Kristhana Anukarane Sevege Prerane: On this theme, a Laity Convention for Pastoral Council Members of Bidar Deanery was organized on 5 and 6 August at…
Anti-Human Trafficking Day at Santpur
As part of the World Anti-Human Trafficking Day, an awareness program was organized for Catholic women of Bidar Deanery on 30 July 2023 at Holy…
Religious men and women gathered as members of CRI Gulbarga Diocese
There were religious men and women from the Gulbarga Diocese who gathered for the first convention of CRI Gulbarga Diocese. The ceremony was held at…
Mission Orientation Programs reach throughout the Diocese of Gulbarga
The mission orientation program was organized throughout the Diocese of Gulbarga to keep Parish Pastoral team active and effective in the parish. Santhpur Zone: …
DEXCO Election and Youth Animators Training Program at Gulbarga
A two-day training program for the Youth of Gulbarga Diocese and for the Youth Animators was held on 24-25 June 2023 at Sugyan, the pastoral…
The Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee celebration of Fr Santhosh Dais and Fr Clary D’Souza
The Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee celebration of Fr Santhosh Dais and Fr Clary D’Souza was celebrated on 6 May 2023 at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral,…
Newly Built Holy Cross School was Blessed and Inaugurated at Afzalpur
The Fathers of Holy Cross Congregation, belonging to the province of South India opened the doors of education ministry at Afzalpur on 4 May 2023.…
The Chrism Mass serves as a unified liturgical event in Gulbarga
Recollection for the priests and religious of Gulbarga diocese and the Chrism Mass took place on 30 March 2023 at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral,…
The Decennial Celebration of St Joseph Church Bidar
The Decennial Celebration of St Joseph Church Bidar took place on the 19th Sunday of 2023. The holy Eucharist was celebrated by Rev Fr Stany…
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan Review at Kalburagi
As part of the review of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan, a meeting was held at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Center at Kalburagi, on 16 March…
Ongoing Formation for the Clergy of Gulbarga at Kalaburagi
The Bishop of Gulbarga, Most Rev Robert Miranda, organized two days of ongoing formation and self-assessment as well as envisioning for his priests on 14-15…
Women’s day Celebration at Kumbarpet empowered 200 women
Souhardha Social Service & Development Center Kumbarpet celebrated Women’s day at Kumbarpet on 8 March 2023. Mrs. Jayalalitha Patil the Advocate, and Mrs. Karuna Kulkarni…
The Golden Jubilee of Vidya Rani Convent and Shisuvihar Higher Primary School, Chittapur
The Bethany Sisters of Western Province celebrated The Golden Jubilee of Vidya Rani Convent and Shisuvihar Higher Primary School, Chittapur on 28 February 2023. Most…
Newly renovated Sacred Heart Chapel, Khashempur
The newly renovated Sacred Heart Chapel, Khashempur of Ujini Mission was blessed and inaugurated on February 27, 2023, by the Bishop of Gulbarga. A large…
Blessing of the Two renovated Chapels at Ujini Mission
The newly renovated Christ the King Chapel, Nagur M and St Thomas Chapel, Sunkanal in Ujini Mission was blessed and inaugurated on February 7, 2023,…
Blessing of MAHER at Zalki
A new foundation of the MAHER Group was blessed on 6, February 2023 at village Loni near Zalki in Vijayapura by Most Rev Dr. Robert…
The Day of the Consecrated Life celebrated at Kalaburagi
The clergy of the Diocese of Gulbarga celebrated the Day of Consecrated Life along with the CRI Gulbarga Diocese on 4 January 2023 at Mother…
ICYM office bearers meeting at Bhalki.
ICYM office bearers meeting was held at Holy Redeemer Church, Bhalki on 05 January 2023. ICYM secretaries from all the parishes presented their annual reports…
Bandavya – 2023 Couples Retreat at Kristashrama
Basavakalyan, Koudiyal, February 3, 2023: Kristashrama Spiritual Retreat Centre Koudiyal, Basavakalyan Taluk, Bidar District, Diocese of Gulbarga organised three days Couples Spiritual Retreat “Bandavya 2023” from…
A day’s Pastoral consultations programme at ORBIT
A day’s Pastoral consultations programme was held at ORBIT for the Director, Parish Priests, and Religious Superiors of the Bidar and Gulbarga deaneries on 6…
New Presbytery and the Chapel of Holy Cross Fathers dedicated to Divine Mercy today at Afzalpur Mission
The newly built Presbytery and the Chapel of Holy Cross Fathers dedicated to Divine Mercy Center were blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop…
Session on Social interventions and Present day challenges
Convened by Fr Anil Victor Vas, Secretary for Social Concerns all the FBOs except a few came together to share about their social interventions and…
Bhalki Jathrostava 2022 and Ruby Jubilee Celebration
The celebration of Bhalki Jathrostva 2022 and Ruby Jubilee of Bidar Mission took place at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki on 4-6 November 2022. The celebration…
Bhalki Jathrostav competitions at Bidar
On the occasion of Bhalki Jathrostav 2022, the cultural committee under the able leadership of Fr Wilson Fernandez organized various competitions for MCAChildren, Youth, Men,…
First Carmelite Monastery in the Diocese ‘Carmel Sannidhi’
First Carmelite Monastery in the Diocese ‘Carmel Sannidhi’ – was blessed at Carmelgiri, the Kadeganchi by Most Rev Dr. Rober Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga in the…
Bhalki Zone Youth Programme at Bhalki
Bhalki Zone Youth Programme was held on 25 September 2020 at Holy Redeemer Church, Bhalki. The first session was conducted by Fr. Sachin Christy the resource…
Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was declared an independent Parish
Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was declared an independent Parish on 25 September 2022 by the Bishop of Gulbarga. On this day, the bishop celebrated Holy…
St Mary Hospital was blessed and inaugurated at Jewargi
The newly built St Mary Hospital was blessed and inaugurated by the Bishop of Gulbarga at Jewargi town on 24 September 2022 in the presence…
A review on Youth Ministry at ORBIT
A review of Youth Ministry in the diocese was held at ORBIT on 6 September 2022. Priests, Sisters, and Lay animators from various parishes and…
Free Physiotherapy Treatment and Festal Celebration at Mother Theresa Hospital, Gulbarga
Feast of St Theresa of Kolkota was meaningfully celebrated with several Doctors, 4 humanitarian foundations, and Medical and health personnel coming together at Mother Theresa…
Feast of St Mother Theresa and Blood Donation Camp at ORBIT
In honor of Mother Theresa, the patroness of ORBIT, a Blood Donation Camp was organized at ORBIT, Humnabad on 3 September 2022. Fr. Stany Lobo…
Election and Conference of CRI Gulbarga Unit
The members of the CRI unit Gulbarga came together for a day’s celebration on Saturday, 27th August, at Mother Teresa Hall, Cathedral. There were around…
Youth Retreat Sannidhi 2022 at Kaudiyal
A Night Vigil Prayer service in the presence of God was organized for the ICYM members of the Gulbarga Diocese on 27th August 2022 at…
Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting at Gulbarga
Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting was held on 13 August 2022 at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Kotnoor. Meeting began at 2.30 pm and ended at…
Feast of St Ann was celebrated at Wadi Parish
Solemnly, the parishioners along with the Parish Priest of St Ann Church, Wadi celebrate the feast of St Ann, the patron of their parish. A…
Blessing of the New Convent at Zalki
On 25 July 2022, the newly built Convent of the Holy Cross Sisters and home for differently abled children in Zalki was inaugurated. Bishop blessed,…
The feast of St Ann at St Ann’s Parish, Vijayapura
The feast of St Ann was celebrated at St Ann’s Parish, Vijayapura on 24 July 2022. Most Rev Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga celebrated the…
Lay Evangelizers Meet at Bhalki
A gathering of lay evangelizers was organized at Yesu Nilaya, Bhalki on 17 July 2022 for the purpose of sharing mission experiences and contributing to…