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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The annual three-day Youth Retreat, organized by the Youth Commission, recently took place at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Bhalki. This year’s theme, Harshisu, which translates to “rejoice” in Kannada, set the tone for a powerful spiritual journey led by Rev. Fr. Richard Quadras, OFM Cap. Throughout the retreat, Father Quadras encouraged the young participants […]
The Catholic Church in India rejoices as the laity receive their own patron saint in St. Lazarus Devasahayam, the first Indian layman martyr to be canonised. His life now shines as a guiding light for all lay faithful who strive to live their faith with courage and conviction. Born in 1712 as Neelakanda Pillai in […]