Youth commission in collaboration with the Indian Social Institute Bengaluru organized the second phase of three days program ‘ Capacity building ‘ from 9 – 10 December 2022 at Bishop’s house, Gulbarga. 21 youths from different Parish participated in the program. The resource persons were Mr. Shujayathulla, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Manohar from the Indian […]
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 December 2022. Rev Fr. Faustine Lobo, Parish Priest of Kinnigoly Parish, Mangalore, and Rev Fr. Theyol Machado SJ, from Vijyapura Mission, was the resource person for the day and discussed […]
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 of Gulbarga on 3 December 2022 at Afzalpur. It was inaugurated by the Very Rev. Br Paul Bednarczyk CSC, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the presence of […]
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 present-day challenges on Tuesday 15th November. The Bishop in his opening remarks cautioned against working like islands and insisted on the need of remaining connected to share experience and resources. […]
For the first time, the Diocese of Gulbarga introduced extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist the priests in the parishes. The training session was held on 17 November 2022 at ORBIT, Humnabad under the leadership of Fr David D’Souza, Commission secretary for Liturgy. Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of the diocese, and Rev Fr Stany Lobo, The […]
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 of Jathra began in Bhalki City with the procession of the Infant Jesus. Most Rev Dr. Alyosious Paul DSouza, Bishop emeritus of Mangalore, and Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, bishop […]
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, and women held on 24 October 2022 at St. Joseph High School, Bidar. All participants from all of the mission centers presented their well-prepared items on the stage, and the […]
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 presence of Fr George Santumayor, Provincial Superior, Previous Provincials Very Rev Fr Dominic, Very Rev Fr Archibald on 27 September 2022. A good number of OCD priests, Diocesan Priests, sisters and […]
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 person of the day, who spoke about the Church, and the responsibility of the youth towards the Church. Fr. Clary emphasized the importance of the Sacrament of Recollection and prepared […]
Catholic Association, Bidar Unit was inaugurated officially in the diocese of Gulbarga on 25 September 2022 at Sacred Heart Church, Bidar. After proper instructions on the Vision, Goal, and Objectives of the Catholic Association new office bearers were elected. The following office bearers: Mr. Suresh Jamgi – President, Mrs. Shanta Sunder -Vice president, Mrs. Jhansi Sunil – […]