The newly constructed school building of St. Mary English Medium School, Humnabad was solemnly blessed and inaugurated on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at Maniknagar, Humnabad. The auspicious ceremony was led by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga and President of the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society, who formally inaugurated the new academic block and […]
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Called, Consecrated, and Sent: Priestly Ordination in the Diocese of Gulbarga
On December 30, 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga was filled with deep joy and thanksgiving as a significant milestone was marked in its spiritual journey. In a solemn and grace-filled Eucharistic celebration held at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, ordained Deacon Ancy Vion Lobo as a […]
Inter-Religious Christmas and New Year Celebration Marks Closing of Jubilee Year in Gulbarga Deanery
An Inter-Religious Christmas and New Year Celebration was held at the Mother Teresa Community Hall, Kalaburagi, marking the closing of the Jubilee Year in the Gulbarga Deanery. The celebration was organised by the Inter Religious Forum for Peace and Harmony and brought together people of different faith traditions to promote peace, unity, and harmony. On […]
Shanthidootha – Inter-Religious Christmas Programme Held at Bidar
Bidar, 18 December 2025:The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Bidar Unit, under the Diocese of Gulbarga, successfully organised “Shanthidootha – An Inter-Religious Christmas Programme” on 18 December 2025 at the Poojya Sri Channabasava Pattadevaru Ranga Mandir, Bidar. The programme was a meaningful initiative aimed at promoting peace, harmony, and brotherhood among people of different faiths, […]
BalaJyothi Child Sponsorship Programme Celebrates Christmas with Beneficiaries at Bhalki
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]










