The BalaJyothi Child Sponsorship Programme of the Diocese of Gulbarga joyfully organized a Christmas celebration for its beneficiaries on 13 December 2025 at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki. The occasion also served as the annual get-together of BalaJyothi sponsorship students, bringing together around 350 children and animators from different mission areas of the diocese. The […]
Author: Fr Roshan Dsouza
St. Francis Xavier Church, Sedam Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Its Mission
St. Francis Xavier Church, Sedam joyfully celebrated the Silver Jubilee of its 25-year mission, a remarkable journey that began in the year 2000 through the dedicated efforts of Fr. Jayraj Putti from the Diocese of Ballari. The solemn Thanksgiving Mass was presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga. In his homily, […]
Bhalki Jathrotsava 2025 – A Celebration of Faith and Peace
The Bhalki Jathrotsava 2025 at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki, was a radiant celebration of faith, unity, and divine grace, drawing thousands of pilgrims from across the Diocese of Gulbarga and neighboring regions. Over three sacred days — November 7, 8, and 9, 2025 — Bhalki became a living symbol of devotion, echoing hymns of […]
Apostolic Nuncio Visit to the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi
After a grace-filled first day at Bhalki, the Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, His Excellency Most Rev. Leopoldo Girelli, continued his pastoral journey to the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi, on November 2, 2025. The day was a moment of joy and blessing for the Diocese of Gulbarga, as the representative of the […]
Apostolic Nuncio Visits Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki – A Day of Grace and Blessing
On November 1, 2025, the Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, His Excellency Most Rev. Leopoldo Girelli, made his first visit to the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki, in the Bidar Deanery of the Diocese of Gulbarga. The visit marked a historic and joy-filled day for the faithful of the diocese. The Nuncio received a solemn and […]
Blood Donation and Eye Check-up Camp Marks 20th Anniversary of Gulbarga Diocese
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Gulbarga Catholic Diocese, a Blood Donation and Eye Check-up Camp was jointly organized by the Indian Red Cross Society, Kalaburagi, and the Catholic Association, Kalaburagi at the Mother Teresa Auditorium, St. Mary Church Campus, Court Road, Kalaburagi, on October 12, 2025. The event began with a prayer and […]
Gulbarga Diocese Establishes Think Tank to Foster Faith and Leadership
Kalaburagi, Oct 11, 2025: The Diocese of Gulbarga inaugurated its new Think Tank Unit at Sugyan Pastoral Centre, Kalaburagi, with the aim of fostering collaboration among professionals and learners to strengthen the mission and administration of the Church. The program began with a welcome address by Fr. Santhosh Bapu, followed by the presidential message from […]
Together with Mary: A Jubilee of Family Prayer
The Diocese of Gulbarga, in collaboration with the Holy Cross Family Ministry of the South Indian Province, celebrated the Family Jubilee 2025 with the theme “Together with Mary: Jubilee Rosary Day for Families” on 5 September 2025 at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi. The event was filled with prayer, joy, and a spirit […]
Jeevan Jyothi Camp at Bhalki: 80 Young Hearts Set Aflame for Christ
The Jeevan Jyothi Camp, held from 28 to 30 September 2025 at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Bhalki, was a grace-filled experience that brought together 80 Catholic boys and girls of the 10th Standard for three days of faith, fellowship, and renewal. Animated by the Youvachetha Team, the camp began with joy and enthusiasm, and […]
Uniting in Grace: Gulbarga Diocese Celebrates Laity and BEC Jubilee
KALABURAGI – A profound and joyful celebration unfolded on September 21, 2025, as the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and the laity of the Gulbarga Diocese marked their Jubilee Year. The day-long event, held at the historic Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi, brought together over 120 faithful under the inspiring theme, “Be devoted to […]










