Bhalki | 20 July 2025 — The Zonal Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) Jubilee was meaningfully celebrated at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki, on Sunday, 20th July 2025. The event began with a creative and prayerful presentation of the Word of God, setting a deeply reflective and spiritual tone for the day. The highlight of the […]
Author: Fr Roshan Dsouza
Transforming Lives Through Technology: A Mission of Mercy in Central Jail
In a compassionate move toward rehabilitation and empowerment, Carmel Jyothi Public Charitable Trust, in collaboration with Prison Ministry India, Gulbarga Diocese, organized a computer training program for the inmates of Kalaburagi Central Jail. The initiative, launched in July 2025, aims to equip 30 prisoners with essential computer skills, thereby increasing their chances of employment and […]
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 Jyothi Public Charitable Trust and the Prison Ministry of India (PMI) unit of the Gulbarga Diocese. The prisoners—Shubash Shivarai Natikar (Prisoner No. 1258), Shrikanth Chinnu (No. 1733), and Sharanappa Narasappa […]
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, active participation, and a strong spirit of leadership formation. It brought together 45 youth and 8 animators from across the diocese, all committed to strengthening the mission of the Church […]
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 event marked a significant milestone in the life of the diocese and offered an opportunity for renewal, sharing, and action planning among grassroots Christian communities. A total of 176 participants […]
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 priests and religious in the Bidar Deanery. Continuing the tradition, this year’s session brought together 25 participants who have recently joined the diocese to begin their ministry. The orientation was […]
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 the Feast honoring the Blessed Mother and the profound mystery of the Eucharist. At the heart of the celebration, Bishop Robert Miranda, Chair of the Cathedral, presided over the solemn […]
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 Bidar Denaries on 21st and 22nd June 2025, respectively. The program was led by Rev. Fr. Vijay Machado, Executive Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Faith Formation, Goa, and was aimed […]
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 priests, religious, and lay leaders from across the diocese to develop concrete action plans aligned with the Diocesan Pastoral Plan (DPP) 2030. Under the leadership of Bishop Robert Miranda and […]
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, Gulbarga, and Bijapur deaneries. These spiritually enriching gatherings brought together priests, religious, and lay leaders to reflect on the Church’s mission, strengthen pastoral strategies, and embrace the vision of the Diocesan […]