Kalaburagi, Karnataka, July 11, 2025: Three economically disadvantaged prisoners were released from Kalaburagi Central Jail on Thursday, July 10, following the intervention of the Carmel Jyothi Public Charitable Trust and the Prison Ministry of India (PMI) unit of the Gulbarga Diocese. The prisoners—Shubash Shivarai Natikar (Prisoner No. 1258), Shrikanth Chinnu (No. 1733), and Sharanappa Narasappa […]
The ICYM DEXCO elections for the Diocese of Gulbarga were held on 6th July 2025 at ORBIT, Humnabad. The event was marked by great enthusiasm, active participation, and a strong spirit of leadership formation. It brought together 45 youth and 8 animators from across the diocese, all committed to strengthening the mission of the Church […]
The Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) of Bidar and Aurad zones gathered joyfully for a Zonal Jubilee Celebration held at St. Joseph’s School Auditorium, Bidar. The event marked a significant milestone in the life of the diocese and offered an opportunity for renewal, sharing, and action planning among grassroots Christian communities. A total of 176 participants […]
Bidar, June 26, 2025 – As part of its ongoing missionary formation initiatives, the Diocese of Gulbarga organized a Mission Orientation Program for newly arrived priests and religious in the Bidar Deanery. Continuing the tradition, this year’s session brought together 25 participants who have recently joined the diocese to begin their ministry. The orientation was […]
On June 22, 2025, the Cathedral of the Mother of Divine Grace in Kalaburagi came alive with joy and reverence as faithful gathered to celebrate the Feast honoring the Blessed Mother and the profound mystery of the Eucharist. At the heart of the celebration, Bishop Robert Miranda, Chair of the Cathedral, presided over the solemn […]
The Commission for Faith Formation of the Diocese of Gulbarga successfully organized back-to-back formation programs for catechism teachers and youth animators of the Gulbarga and Bidar Denaries on 21st and 22nd June 2025, respectively. The program was led by Rev. Fr. Vijay Machado, Executive Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Faith Formation, Goa, and was aimed […]
Bidar, June 21, 2025 – The Diocese of Bidar has successfully completed an extensive series of zonal planning meetings held from June 17-19, 2025, bringing together priests, religious, and lay leaders from across the diocese to develop concrete action plans aligned with the Diocesan Pastoral Plan (DPP) 2030. Under the leadership of Bishop Robert Miranda and […]
Gulbarga, June 19, 2025 – In a spirit of renewed evangelization and synodal collaboration, the Diocese recently conducted a series of Mission Inauguration and Orientation Programs across the Bidar, Gulbarga, and Bijapur deaneries. These spiritually enriching gatherings brought together priests, religious, and lay leaders to reflect on the Church’s mission, strengthen pastoral strategies, and embrace the vision of the Diocesan […]
In a momentous celebration filled with grace and joy, the newly constructed Presbytery “Assisi Nivas” was solemnly inaugurated and blessed by His Excellency Bishop Robert Miranda on 1st June 2025 at Halbarga Mission. The auspicious occasion also marked the official transition of leadership as Rev. Fr. Sathish, OFM (Cap), assumed charge as the new Director of Halbarga Mission, succeeding Rev. Fr. Salvadore Fernandes, who […]
With hearts lifted in profound gratitude to God, the Diocese of Gulbarga rejoiced on the evening of 11th May 2025, as the Diaconate Ordination of Bro. Ancy Vion Lobo took place at the majestic Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi. It was a day wrapped in solemnity, reverence, and heavenly joy—a sacred milestone not […]