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 under the theme Women in the Pilgrimage of Hope. The event began with a prayer led by Fr. Clary D’Souza, welcome note by Mrs. Jancy followed by an innovative inauguration. […]
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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 Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Center. This event gathered key figures and participants to discuss the direction and implementation of the diocesan pastoral plan. The resource persons for the session included […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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, bringing together religious priests, sisters, and brothers from various congregations to reflect on their vocation and commitment to the Church. The event, held at the diocesan level, was a solemn […]
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 floor. The auspicious event was led by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, alongside Fr. Lawrence D’Alemedia, Provincial Superior of the Fathers of Holy Cross Congregation (Province of […]
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 24-26, 2025. Centered on the theme “Bharavaseya Yathrikaru – Namma Yuvajanaru” (Pilgrims of Hope – Our Youths), the three-day event drew enthusiastic participation from young people across the diocese. The […]
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 led by Fr. Stevan Veigas, Secretary of the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society (GDES), who officially inaugurated the block. The building was then blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop […]
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 Prison Ministry India, Bijapur, under the able leadership of Fr. Joseph Vas, Sr. Divya, Sr. Jaya, and Fr. Suman, who worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event. The […]
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 Gulbarga, blessed the newly constructed St. Joseph Chapel and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The event was a joyous occasion for the people of Mudnaal, Itga, and Udbaal, who gathered in […]