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 […]
Bhalki Parish
Diocese Holds Zonal Mission Planning Meetings to Strengthen Grassroots Evangelization
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 […]
Chinnara Mahotsav 2025 Marks a Joyful Start to Jubilee Year 2025
Bhalki: The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) of Gulbarga Diocese launched its Jubilee Year 2025 with a grand celebration, Chinnara Mahotsav 2025, held from January 12 to 14 at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Bhalki. The event brought together around 400 MCA children who participated enthusiastically, showcasing their talents and deepening their faith. The three-day program […]
Bhalki Jathrotsava 2024: A Grand Celebration of Faith and Harmony
The celebration of Bhalki Jathrostva 2024, the annual feast of Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki, took place at Bhalki Mission on 8-10 November 2024. The celebration of Jathra began in Bhalki City with the procession of the Infant Jesus. Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, bishop of Gulbarga, Priests, Sisters, and Laity joined in the solemn procession. […]
Diocese level Missionary childhood association Convention at Bhalki
The Diocese-level MCA program in Gulbarga marked a significant event. It kicked off with a creative inauguration, attended by 410 children from various zones. Animators and key figures like Fr. Stany Lobo, Fr. Clery Dean, and Fr. Abhishek were present. The inaugural function included symbolic lamp lighting, followed by adoration and confession. The second day […]
Ordination to the Diaconate
On February 10, 2024, a significant event took place at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Bhalki as Bro. Francis and Bro. Rejironald were ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Robert Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga. This sacred ceremony marked a pivotal moment in their journey of service to the Church and the community. Bishop Robert […]
Jeevan Jyothi Camp at Bhalki
Jeevan Jyothi camp was held on October 15-18, 2023 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki and it was inaugurated by Rev Fr Stany Lobo, and Fr Sachin Christy, the youth coordinator of Youvachethana. A total of 50 participants were divided into four different groups, with each group having one animator on hand to perform the animation […]
Erection of Ecclesiastical Tribunal for the Diocese of Gulbarga
The Diocese of Gulbarga inaugurated its Ecclesiastical Tribunal at Yesu Nilya, Bhalki on 5 October 2023. At the beginning Rev Dr Laurdusamy, President of CLSI and Canon Law professor of St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore instructed on the canonical aspects of Catholic marriage for the priests and the sisters. Later with the decree of the […]
Annual Youth Retreat at Bhalki Shrine
A Youth Retreat was organized by the Youvachethana, Gulbarga Diocese on 1-2 October 2023 at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki under the guidance of the Youth Director, Fr Sachin Christy. There were four preachers at the event, namely Fr Arogya Das, Fr Anil Prasad, Fr Lawrence, and Fr Clary D’Souza, who helped the youth to […]
Mission Orientation Programs reach throughout the Diocese of Gulbarga
The mission orientation program was organized throughout the Diocese of Gulbarga to keep Parish Pastoral team active and effective in the parish. Santhpur Zone: Santhpur Zone Mission Orientation Program was organized on 16 June 2023 at Holy Cross Church, Santhpur. Zonal priests, and religious and Parish Pastoral Council members of Santhpur, Ujini, Ekamba, and […]