COMMISSION FOR HEALTH
Secretary: Fr Vincent Pereira Gulbarga.
Joint Secretary: Sr Dr Sumi Sarkar.
Core Group: Br. Jayaprakash SHJ Jewargi, Dr Kiran George Gulbarga, Sr Shanthi Mary SJT Vijayapura. Dr Koming Sheih Gulbarga, Sr Patsy D’souza SCCG Gulbarga. Sr Sandra B.S Chittapur.
Introduction
Jesus is the model for the healing ministry in the Church. And therefore the healing ministry is an essential part of the mission of the Church. The words of Jesus Christ have been the inspiration for Catholic Health Care: “I was sick and you cared for me” (Mt 25:36). From the early church Christians have tried to take care of the sick. The councils of Carthage (309) and Tours (567) stressed the importance of the care of the sick. St. Basil (370) had established “Basiliades” to care for the sick. And thus ministering the sick became one of the priorities.
Today the Catholic Church in India, under the network of CHAI (Catholic Health Association of India, which began in 1943 under the leadership of Sr. Mary Glowery) has more than 3500 health care institutions serving the sick people with care and support. The healing ministry in the Church speaks volumes about Christian dedication and commitment to serve the poor sick people. It is also worth noting that 85% of the healthcare facilities of the Church in India are in the rural areas caring for the marginalized is accomplished in letter and in spirit. The Church in India has responded generously and compassionately, making Christ present for others through her healing ministry.
The diocese of Gulbarga has made a small beginning with health care apostolate. It has four small hospital establishments(30bed hospitals) and a few clinics. Today we are challenged by various internal and external factors including Covid 19. Internally we struggle with inadequate financial, material and human resource to run our facilities effectively and address the health care needs of the marginalized and the poor. Yet we need to emerge as prophetic witnesses in this challenging world of health today.
Therefore, Commission of Health has the role of animating, networking, coordinating and advocating the healing mission of the Church in Karnataka ensuring the Gospel values to guide health care ministry through the implementation of the Health policy of the Catholic Church in India and the health care policy of the Government to witness the healing mission of Jesus to evangelize the broken world. We will strive collectively and prophetically to respond to the specific demands of the health care needs of the people according to the example of Jesus the healer.
VISION: All people enjoy good health, dignity and sanctity of life.
MISSION: Ensuring holistic health for all through preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care esp for the poor and the marginalized.
GOAL: All the poor and needy have access to good and affordable health care facilities in our health care institutions.
Objective 1: The efficiency of the health care by the hospitals run by the Catholics is improved and about 40000 people will receive quality health care as out-patients, in-patients and day-care basis by 2024.
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Objective 2: Persons affected by HIV/AIDS, TB, Leprosy and the differently abled receive care and are adequately rehabilitated by 2024.
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Objective 3: At least 75% Catholics have registered under AyushmanBharath Scheme and are availing the benefits by 2024
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Objective 4: Collaborating with DSS at least 300 Children below 3 years receive proper nutrition and are adequately treated with medical care by 2024.
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Objective 5: 90% Catholics have the knowledge of preventive health care regarding Covid19 and other illnesses by the end of 2022
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Objective 6: At least one trained counselor (who have undergone a course of 15 days) is available at every unit of health care in the Diocese by 2024
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Objective 7: Collaborating with educational commission all the children in our institutions undergo health check up and also get regular instructions on health and hygiene.
Objective 8: The commission will facilitate networking all the diocesan health care units.
The Pallotti Vridhi Vikas (PVV) Trust was inaugurated on 25 March 2022 at St Joseph the Worker Church Campus, Muchulamba. PVV Trust was inaugurated with a Medical Camp by Fr Vincent, Fr Mark, and Fr Prashanth SAC. On this occasion, a Free Medical Camp in collaboration with Mother Theresa Charitable Hospital was organized for the […]
Fr. Santhosh Dais, the Director of Mother Theresa charitavble Hospital, Gulbarga organised health check-up camp at the hospital on 27th October, 2019. During the health check up camp, 48 poor Leprosy patients from surrounding villages of Mother Theresa Hospital Trust were supported with a set of dress, sweets and diyas. This was contributed by Rotarian Shekar Suthrave, Devanand […]
Mother Theresa Charitable Hospital Staff reached out at Mount Carmel School, Kadaganchi for the Health Check-up of the school children on 31st October 2019. Dr. Idris examined the children and treated them. The health care and physical fitness was focused upon to grow healthier.
Objective: 1. By March 2019 people in 60 villages will be educated on health, hygiene, communicable and non-communicable diseases.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | No of Participants | Place & Date | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awareness Program to the SHG women on health, hygiene, communicable and non-communicable diseases | Sr. Alice AMSK | Dongapur | 30 | Talk and interaction Presentation through charts | Women became aware of the water borne diseases Learnt to Personal health and hygiene. Aware about the supplement nutrition food preparation Learnt few Home remedies for minor illness. | |
| 2 | Awareness program to the students on personal health and hygiene | Sr. Dr. Sumi AMSK | Kalwadi govt school Satyanikethan school Bhalki Dongapur Govt. School | 5 schools | Talk and interaction | Students became aware of the health and hygiene Became aware of how to prevent diseases | |
| 3 | Awareness to women SHGs | Sr. Sandra and Health Personnel and the Social workers | 16 villages | 640 women and children | Talk, LCD, Video clippings | Improved health Health issues are solved Referral took | |
| 4 | Mobile Health clinic | Medical officer Dr. Vishwalatha Nurse – 2 | 16 villages | 1200 OPD covered | Screening, minor treatment, Referral takes place, Health education, Home care nursing and Counseling | Referrals. Home care given, and follow up done | |
| 5 | Health awareness and personal hygiene to the catholic women of the Parish | Sr. Sandra | Jyothi Seva Kendra and Dr.OIGH | 25 women | Talk and interaction Referrals | Women became aware of the health issues and able to get them healed | |
| 6 | Health awareness program to the adolescents (School health education) – Sex education – Growth and physiology Adolescents health issues | Sr. Sandra | 3 villages | 240 students | Talk and Interactions | Awareness on health issues | |
| 7 | Health awareness on healthy living –( Health, hygiene & communicable diseases -specially water borne diseases ) | MTCH health education team | 30 – 40 villages | Village women, children & SHG members. 20 – 30no/ activity/per place | Talk with posters, handbills, and charts | There is decrease of health complaints on these health issues from these villages | The women take interest to keep their house clean and orderly. Safe drinking water provision –boiling the water and storing it in a closed container |
| 8 | Health awareness to Asha and Anganawadi workers- communicable and non communicable diseases | MTCH health education team | Three PHC’s – Kamalapur, Mahagaon & Aurad Hoblis | 30-40 Persons in each PHCs | IEC materials available in the PHCs and the training materials of MTCHT | Interested to learn more to improve their quality of service at Anganawadi centers and Asha workers in their house visits, etc. | Asha workers motivate and direct the clients to avail the facilities made available in the NGO and Govt. sectors |
| 9 | Active Involvement in the Immunization program at Anganawadi centers | MTCH health education team along with the ANM & Asha workers | Kamalapur, Mahagaon and Aurad PHC areas | 50-80 women with their kids in each center per program | Immunization done Disease prevention approach used | PHC – Asha workers and Anganawadi center staff work in unison with us |
Objective: 2. By March 2019 around 15,000 people will receive the quality health care, as outpatient, inpatient and on day-care basis from Health care centers
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outpatient care given at Maria Kripa Clinic | Sr. Sangeetha | During the year Santhpur | More than 900 patients | Treatment and care Outpatient basis | Primary care is given Counseling Spiritual care given | Cured patients approach Maria Kripa Health center when they suffer from minor ailments |
| 2 | Outpatient care given at AMSK Bhalki | Sr. Alice and Sr. Dr. Sumi, Dr. Shivaraj Patel, Dr. Jagadish Bore | AMSK Bhalki | Total 14,000 patients. Skin infection : More than 10,000 Other ailments 5,000 | Outpatient basis care given | Skin medical treatment and care was given Happy with the skin treatment Registration fees Is Rs.50 Medicine fees they purchase Per day = 1,500 Earlier it was free and now they want it free Come in cars and bike and want to have free treatment | Since low cost and medicine for skin complaints available at very low cost people come Many rich people also come from Maharastra |
| 3 | Outpatient care and treatment at MTCH | Medical team of MTCH | Gulbarga – During the year | 2783 Patients treated of different health issues | Treated as outpatient basis | As a secondary Health care center and secondary complex care center patients received healing | People who received the care and treatment are happy. Still the progress has to be made |
| 4 | Outpatient treatment at Dr.OIG Hospital Chithapur | Dr. Vishwalatha and Sr. Sandra and Sr. Antony Mary | DR.Om Indo German Hospital | 5400 patients | OPD Basis | People are helped with curative approach and getting healed | Recurrence of the same disease to same person has decreased |
| 5 | Surgery camps -Cleft Pallet -Plastic surgery -Reconstructive Surgery -Implantations | Sr. Lucy Priya Sr. Sandra Dr. Vishwalatha | Twice in a year | Surgery done to the 150 needy patients | Collaboration with Doctors from Germany and Indian team (DR.OIGH) Screening Surgery Inpatient care Counsel them Follow up done | Reconstructive surgeries done Disability prevented Health issues are tackled | Permanent solutions for the diseases |
| 6 | Referrals done to the higher medical centers | Sr. Sangeetha | Santhpur | More than 100 patients | Referrals to the higher centers | People received help when the center could not give Secondary and tertiary treatment and care which was required | Number of patients for secondary and tertiary care decreased |
| 7 | Day care is given at Maria Kripa Health center | Sr. Sangeetha SRA | During the year Santhpur | Nearly 90 patients | As an immediate treatment IV fluids and other treatment given | People received immediate care and treatment as primary health care | |
| 8 | Day care given at Bhalki | Sr. Dr. Sumi | During the year | 30 patients | As an immediate treatment IV fluids and other treatment given | Some were supported with immediate care and treatment when it was necessary | |
| 9 | Inpatient care given at Dr.OIG Hospital | Dr. Vishwalatha | During the year at Chithapur | 10 patients | For the emergency care | People are supported and helped when grave health reason occurs | |
| 10 | In patient care given to the Persons affected with Leprosy for the Ulcer management | Sr. Alice and Sr.Dr. Sumi | During the year | 75 Leprosy patients | Every day dressing and medicine given. | Simple, complicated, severe ulcers were cured | Disability prevented and medical rehabilitation done |
| 11 | Inpatient treatment and care is given at MTCH | Medical team of MTCH | MTCH | 287 Patients | As inpatient care and treatment given | All the cases are cured and they are happy. Few of them have written their feed back while they are discharged from the hospital | People are happy for the treatment and care that they receive. But still they want it free |
| 12 | Day care given to the needy patients at Dr. OIG Hospital | Dr. Vishwalatha And Nurses | During the year – Chithapur | 1080 patients | Some of the ailments are addressed as primary care | Patients are cured from different ailments | |
| 13 | Day care at MTCH | Medical team of MTCH | During the year at Gulbarga | 379 patients | Day care | Patients are happy for the immediate care and support | |
| 14 | 18 Health check up camps in the villages | Medical team of MTCH | 18 villages | 60-70 patients per camp | Visit to the villages Health check ups Medicine prescribed Free medicine availed few times Medicine provided with reasonable cost | A majority of the patients were from the poorer section of the community, and they were relieved that health facilities were available at their door step | Majority of the patients treated were elderly men and women who had no means of either visiting a hospital, or the cash to go to the hospital for treatment are happy. |
| 15 | Free Dental treatment camp every Saturday at MTCH | Al-Badr dental college, Kalaburgi & MTCH team | MTCH Gulbarga | 8-15 patients per visit per day | Screening and treatment in the mobile bus and in the Satellite Dental clinic | Many dental cases are treated | One of the major health issue of the rural people are addressed |
Objective: 3. By March 2019 around 100 persons with Tuberculosis are given care and treatment in our health centers.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB patients were referred to the Govt. hospital for DOT | Sr. Sangeetha | Maria Kripa Santhpur | Around 10 patients | Referrals made | DOT treatment received from proper Govt. hospital and some have completed the treatment | Prevented from untimely deaths |
| 2 | TB patients referred to Bidar government hospital | Sr. Dr. Sumi | AMSK Bhalki | 2 patients | Referral made | Patients are on treatment | Prevented from death |
| 3 | Care of persons with Tuberculosis at MTCH | Medical team of MTCH | MTCH Gulbarga | 6 patients | DOT and treatment for other complications | Five persons have completed the course of treatment | |
| 4 | As a DOT Center | Mr. Anand Social worker | Dr.OIG Hospital and Jyothi Seva Kendra Trust | 4 patients supported with medicine | Giving medicine every day in front of a social worker | Cure from the TB is assured The TB patients are taken care who come to the hospital | |
| 5 | TB cases door to door survey in collaboration with Taluka Govt. Hospital | Mr. Anand And Govt. Hospital health personnel | High prevalence area of Chithapur town – Station Tanda -Ashraya Clooney – January 2019 87 suspected 27 positive cases | 5000 households | Symptoms Suspected cases referred for screening at Taluka Govt. Hospital | Door to Door survey Forms filled Referrals Sputum test Reporting to the Govt. Taluka Health department | Awareness created in the high risk areas People know that the Govt avail medicine for treatment |
| 6 | Awareness program to the TB high risk areas | Mr. Anand and Social workers team of Jyothi Seva Kendra Dr. OIG Hospital and Taluka Hospital | High prevalence area of -Asar Mohalla -Station Tanda -Ashraya Clooney | 17 patients at Jyothi Seva Kendra | Talk Interaction Counseling | Patients are steadily followed and out of danger – TB cured | |
| 7 | Supplement Nutrition to the DOT patients | Mr. Anand Sr. Celine Social work team | 17 patients | Every month they are given : B protein, Jaggary and Grains | ContentDOT patient grow health as they consume the medicine regularly | DOT patient grow health as they consume the medicine regularly | |
| 8 | Day care to the DOT patients – nutrition support | Dr.OIG Hospital | ContentJyothi Seva Kendra and Dr. OIG Hospital | 17 patients | IV fluids with Multi vitamin | To be in compliance with DOT treatment To adhere with the DOT treatment | |
| 9 | Financial assistance given to the needy TB patients | Jyothi Seva Kendra | Jyothi Seva Kendra | 3 persons | Cash is given | To support the family expenditure to maintain the patients expenses | |
| 10 | TB eradication day was celebrated in collaboration with Taluka health center | Mr. Anand and team | Jyothi Seva Kendra | 27 patients and staff | Talk Interaction Distribution of nutrition Counseling | Awareness given |
Objective: 4. By March 2019 mother and children who suffer from malnutrition in 60 villages will receive nutrition support either from the Government or from the likeminded NGOs.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
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| 1 | Supplement Nutrition to the Children – Class 1 to Class 10th | Jyothi Seva Kendra staff | Jyothi Seva Kendra – Chithapur | 150 needy Children | To support the children good health To have regular education To support the poor families Avoid child labor Avoid school dropouts | Health children in the poor families | |
| 2 | Treatment given to the malnutrition children | Sr. Alice and Sr. Dr. Sumi | AMSK Bhalki | More than 100 children 3 years to 10 years | Vitamin tablets provided | 100 children growing healthy | Healthy children in the villages |
| 3 | Weekly on Thursday Vitamin Angels programme for Free administration of Vit. A drops, Tab. Albendazole for under five’s ones in six month and free distribution of Multivitamin tabs for pregnant mothers | MTCH health education team | Kamalapur, Mahagaon and Aurad PHC areas | 50 to 80 children per visit and 10 15 women | Medicine administered | Health Children and Mothers |
Objective: 5. By March 2019 at least 800 people with disability will receive the community based rehabilitation from community health programs
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
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| 1 | Leprosy patients were given aids and appliances | Sr. Alice and sr. Sumi | AMSK Bhalki | 15 patients | Aids and appliances provided such as Crutches, walking sticks and elbow crutches | Mobility ensured PAL are independent to move on their own and able to manage on their own | Dependency is removed |
| 2 | 10 Medical checkup camps for Patients affected with leprosy with the free supply of medicine, MCR footwears, Aids and appliances, and blankets given. | MTCH & MTCHT team | MTCH | 35-40patients per camp | -Health Check up -Ulcer treatment -Medicine distributed -Follow up done -Counseling done | 178 Leprosy affected persons received treatment and care | Leprosy patients approach MTCH for care and support and many are mainstreamed to the family and society |
| 3 | Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC | Collaboration with District Leprosy department | ) Oct 22nd to 4th Nov 2018 (KLB. Dist) | 5000 households | Door to door survey | 38 new cases detected and they are on MDT treatment | Step towards Leprosy free district |
| 4 | Ulcer care to the PAL | Sr. Dr. Sumi AMSK Dr. Kaviraj MTCH | During the year | 1265 ulcer treated OPD level | Medication Dressing | Ulcer cured Disability prevented | |
| 5 | MCR sandals | AMSK MTCHT | During the year | 500 PAL patients | MCR footwear provided | Disability prevented | |
| 6 | PAL new cases detected | AMSK MTCH | During the year | 41 cases | Screening | One is child below 14 years Rest 18 adults | |
| 7 | PAL cases are on treatment given – MDT | AMSK | During the year | 35 cases | MDT provided | On treatment for cure | |
| 8 | DPMR – Disability prevention and Medical rehabilitation camp for the PAL in collaboration with the DLO office and Punjab boot house | MTCHT | 11th Sept 2018 | 52 persons benefitted | Medical check up Talk on self care MCR footwear and aids and appliances distributed | Rehabilitation support received | |
| 9 | Assessment camp for aids & appliances to the persons with disability. | CBR Team of MTCH Trust and Samarthya APD NGO | MTCH | 157 Disabled persons | Assessment | The list of selected 100 disabled persons for aids and appliances supply submitted to donor agency | |
| 10 | Early intervention program (0-6 years) to the children with disability: | ContentMTCH team APD team | MTCH | 32 children with disability with their parents/caregivers attended the program at the MTCH campus | Assessment | Each of the 32 disabled children were given a thorough check up by the APD personnel, and a list was prepared regarding the aids and appliances required by the children | |
| 11 | Mentally challenged persons – day care | Sr. Winnifred, | Disha day care center @ MTCH | 47 children | Physiotherapy Treatment and care for the minor ailments Supplement nutritional food Counseling to the care givers | The children were over excited, in the beginning as this was their first exposure outdoors, slowly they calmed down and began to play with one another, and some of the children began to recognize the MTCH staff and others | |
| 12 | Home based physiotherapy by the sister in charge through family visits, demonstration to the care givers: | CBR team and MTCH team | Client’s houses | 20 clients | Physiotherapy Counseling | Children are encouraged and helped to gain confidence to perform their ADL (Activities of daily life) | |
| 13 | Two Spinal cord injury Medical and Social rehabilitation camps were helped to assess their medical fitness and to initiate physiotherapy to make them self confident for their ADL independently | Samarthya APD organization & MTCH team | MTCH Gulbarga | 10clients per camp attended | The patients who were depending on their care taker for their ADL are confident to move independently for their needs | Boosting of energy and self-confidence for their free movement. Interaction with other clients | |
| 14 | Education rights of the children with disability – Awareness program called – We ring the bell | MTCH team (Swabhiman Project – CHAI-LF) | 13th March’19. Zaffarabad &Syed Chincholi village Kalaburagi | 921 participants School children, school teachers and village community | -Awareness talks -Rally -Handbills distribution of PWD welfare act 2016 -Assurance of use of 3% of funds for the education of the children with disability in the Panchayaths | ConteDisabled children to join the main stream i.e. schools both Govt and privatent | School children, Head masters, teachers, GP members, SDMC presidents and village community have expressed that they would do the needful in the next academic year |
| 15 | CBR activities (Jeevana Sankalpa program | MTCHT community health team | Kamlapur, Mahagaon and Aurad hoblies – 30 villages | 300 children and youth with disabilities | Community based approach | 300 children and youth are in the process of rehabilitation | All the hidden cases of disability began to approach MTCHT |
| 16 | Swabhiman new project began from Nov 2018 | Mr. Ranganathan Program officer and Mr. Shivaraj Coordinator | Pattan Hobli (4 Panchayaths, 11 villages) | CBR for 89 +14 children and youth with disability | CBR | The process of CBR began with IRP (Individual Rehabilitation Plan) 8 DCOs (Differently able children organizations) formed 2 Corrective surgeries done DCO DCO leadership training given | |
| 17 | Content38 children with disability assessed for assistive devices and list is sent to Regional rehabilitation center Davangere | RRC – Davangere, Disability welfare office, MTCHT | Disability welfare office | 38 children and youth with disability | Assessment | 38 children list is sent to RRC Davangere | |
| 18 | 110 children and youth obtained basic documents | Govt depts. | 4 hoblies | 108 Children and youth | Handholding training and application | 110 children and youth have social security documents | |
| 19 | Community health staff had exposure program to the CBR activities of Samarthy NGO – Koppal | MTCHT | Koppal | 7 persons | Visit, talk, demos, interaction | More clarity in spinal cord injury program specific and CBR in general | |
| 20 | Need assessment of the persons with disability by MSW students of TATA Institute of Social Science and APD | Pattan and Kamlapur hoblis | Gulbarga | 15 students | Survey Interviews | Proper need assessment reports prepared for the future interventions |
Objective: 6: By 2019, at least 10% of the patients in our health centers use the herbal medicine as an alternative medicine.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
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| 1 | Herbal Medicine prescribed | Sr. Dr. Sumi | Bhalki AMSK | 150 patients | Prescription given | Alternative medicine promoted Many patients like it and continue | Many have been cured due to herbal medicine. And they continue asking it for other ailments |
| 2 | Patients and their care givers are taught how to prepare Herbal medicine | Sr. Dr. Sumi and Sr. Alice | Bhalki AMSK | 120 patients | Prepared and taught | Many prepare at home and use it | Many have reported that they are cured |
| 3 | Herbal medicine given | Sr. Dr. Sumi | Bhalki | 130 patients | Herbal medicine provided | ||
| 4 | Homeopathic medicine provided | Sr. Dr. Sumi | Bhalki | 300 patients | Homeopathic medicine provided | ||
| 5 | Herbal garden initiated | MTCHT | MTCHT premises -October -2018 | 25 plants available | Area allotted and herbal plants are planted | Have developed a rapport with Dr Nirmala Ayurvedic college professor, who had supplied herbal saplings. Visit by Krishi vignana Kendra AGRI Officers who have visited the herbal garden and have given suggestions Efforts are on to prepare herbal medicines in collaboration with the Ayurveda college, Kalaburagi |
GOAL: 2. BY 2025 DIOCESE HAS EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES TO CARE THE SICK AND THE SUFFERING.
Objective: 1. By March 2019 at least 150 People who are addicted to Alcohol and other substance use will be treated and rehabilitated through the de-addiction centers.
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| 1 | Alcoholic patients helped as Inpatients and Follow up In patient care Medicine Counseling Follow up | Sr. Alice and Sr. Dr. Sumi | AMSK Bhalki | 55 patients | In patient admission for 5 to 7 days | 65% results | Happy families of those who have completely given up alcohol consumption |
| 2 | De-addiction camp – 49 participants – 6camps | Sr. Dr. Adelcia MTCHT | AshaDeepa Center @MTCH trust campus | 49 patients as Camp participants 30 persons as community based | 21 days residential camp approach | 65% of the alcoholics who have attended the camp have given up alcohol | -Families have been reunited – children of alcoholic families have rejoined school – A majority of the alcoholics have gone back to work and have taken responsibility of their households – Smiles of satisfaction and happiness are visible on parent’s faces. |
Objective: 2. By March 2019 around 1000 adults and children living with HIV/AIDS will receive care and treatment through the community care centers.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care and support to the PHLIV | Sr. Rita Francis Br. Vincent | Bijapur and Jewargi During the year | 460 patients | OP IP Day care ART | Life span increased PLHIV live without fear of immediate death | Patients come from far and near and find solace |
| 2 | Sparsha Care and support to the CLHIV | Fr. Bapu | Kaudiyal | 25 children | IP ART | CLHIV life saved for few years | Most needy receive care. |
| 3 | Svetlana project for free check up of HIV test | MTCH lab. team & Svetana coordinator | MTCH | 105 free test for HIV conducted | Lab tests | Few HIV positive cases found and referred for further care and support and ART | |
| 4 | HIV/AIDS symptomatic treatment | Sr. Dr. Sumi | AMSK Bhalki | 5 patients | OPD basis | Related ailments treated | |
| 5 | CCC Project Planned for 3 organization of the Diocese | H. Com Secretary | Jan 2019 | Expression of interest to participate in the program is sent | Names of St. Joseph CCC Bijapur, ORBIT and MTCHT is included | ||
| 6 | Personal health and hygiene talk and general check up to the Sparsha center | Sr. Dr. Sumi, Sr. Dr. Felly and two postulants | July 2018 | 25 children | Visit Health check up Talk | Medical support and awareness |
Objective: 3. By March 2019 the Diocese has given geriatric care at least to 20 elderly sick persons.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | No of Participants | Place & Date | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aged people given inpatients helped | AMSK Bhalki | 10 patients | Inpatient care and treatment | Elderly people received care | ||
| 2 | Senior citizen day in the Parish and in the village | Sr. Celine | Chithapur Parish And Sathnoor village | 13 persons 45 persons | Talk , instructions, games, cultural program, memento presented and refreshments | Senior citizens were respected and honored |
Objective: 5. By March 2019, a proposal is submitted to begin a separate unit as a Home for the Destitute and mentally challenged to give shelter, treatment and rehabilitation.
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aged people given inpatients helped | AMSK Bhalki | 10 patients | Inpatient care and treatment | Elderly people received care | ||
| 2 | Senior citizen day in the Parish and in the village | Sr. Celine | Chithapur Parish And Sathnoor village | 13 persons 45 persons | Talk , instructions, games, cultural program, memento presented and refreshments | Senior citizens were respected and honored |
OTHER ACTIVITIES :
| S. no. | Activity | Person Responsible | Place & Date | No of Participants | Method | Results/Outcome | Impact on the Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye screening | Sr. Rajani | Santhpur on March 8th, 2019 | 60 women | Screening | Referrals are done for further treatment and surgeries | |
| 2 | Medical checkup for the Divya Jyothi School students | Sr. Dr. Sumi Dr. Shivaraj Patil, Sr. Jospine, Sangeetha | March 2018 | 200 Students | Health check up | Students health screened and referrals done | |
| 3 | Students health check ups | Dr. vishwalath and Sr. Sandra | 2 village school | 300 students | Check up Screening | Child health promoted | |
| 4 | 3 Free cancer screening camps held at MTCHT | NH city medical team & MTCH team | MTCH 18th Nov 17 Dec 18th Jan | 50-70persons per camp | Suspected cases referred | 36 cases referred for higher treatment | |
| 5 | Arogya Chithara – Quarterly bulletin published | MTCHT staff | August – 2018 | 3000 copies has been printed | Printed and published | 2900 bulletins have been dispatched, and persons and Institutions have come to know regarding the various activities of MTCHT | |
| 6 | Christmas celebration with celebration of the Holy Eucharist and felicitation prog. | MTCHT staff | Dec 25 | Approximately 350 people attended the program | Eucharist Felicitation | A number of persons who helped MTCHT recognized and felicitated | |
| 7 | MoU signed with Al Badar Dental college and Hospital for regular camps on Saturdays at MTCHT | MTCHT | June 2018 | MoU signed | 300 persons received dental care | ||
| 8 | Established MTCH Trust office and the staff office | MTCHT | Community Health staff has place to plan the programs | ||||
| 9 | Empanelled with Arogya Karnataka and Ayushman Bharath Health Protection Scheme (AB-ArK) | Director Administrator MTCHT | Gulbarga | Application filed | Empanelled for AB-ArK | Part of the Govt. health scheme Collaboration with Govt. Scheme in the future | |
| 10 | FCRA certificate received | Fr. Santhosh Dias, Director MTCHT | July 3rd 2019 | Application | Thereafter received funds from 3 funding agencies 4th project is approved | Enables MTCHT in outreach programs to expand its activities, and serve the poor and needy more extensively. | |
| 11 | Networking and collaboration with likeminded organizations and institutions | MTCHT | During the year | Contacts | CHAI, CHAKA, ADD India, Federal Bank, Selco Solar lights foundation, AIFO – AMICI, APD, Rotary Clubs and Inner wheel clubs, Svetlana NGO, Punjab Boot house, Samooha- Samarthya NGO, NH city Bangalore, SCN Congregation, Apostolic Carmel Sisters Congregation, Sitharam Jindal foundation, Al Badar Dental College and Hospital, KBN Nursing College, Hingulambika Ayurvedic College, District Leprosy office, RRC Davangere, District Anti Tobacco Cell, District Mental welfare Department, DHO office, THO office, Krishnamurthy Hospital Bidar, PHCs, Asha workers, Anganwadi workers, Teachers, Panchayath members, village leaders, | CSR fund, Programs sanctioned, support received to help the poor and the needy patients |
Future Plans:
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 […]
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 […]
On March 16, 2025, around 450 women from Bidar Deanery gathered at St. Joseph’s School Hall in faith and unity to celebrate the Jubilee Year under the theme Women in the Pilgrimage of Hope. The event began with a prayer led by Fr. Clary D’Souza, welcome note by Mrs. Jancy followed by an innovative inauguration. […]
The Diocese of Gulbarga organized the second Jubilee Year 2025 program, the Youth Convention, at St. Joseph’s PU College, Bidar, near Shahapur Gate, from January 24-26, 2025. Centered on the theme “Bharavaseya Yathrikaru – Namma Yuvajanaru” (Pilgrims of Hope – Our Youths), the three-day event drew enthusiastic participation from young people across the diocese. The […]
The newly constructed St. Joseph’s CBSE Block was solemnly inaugurated on January 21, 2025, at Shahapur Gate, Bidar. The event began with a prayerful ceremony led by Fr. Stevan Veigas, Secretary of the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society (GDES), who officially inaugurated the block. The building was then blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop […]
Bidar, December 18, 2024 – The District Rangamandir in Bidar came alive with festive cheer and interfaith harmony as the Bidar Mission Team organized the 13th Shanthidootha Christmas Inter-Religious Programme. The event, which attracted around 800 attendees, was a beautiful celebration of unity, peace, and the Christmas spirit. The program witnessed the participation of eminent […]
On the auspicious day of August 5, 2024, the Bidar District Prison witnessed the grand inauguration of a computer training program, a noble initiative jointly organized by Don Bosco Fathers and Carmel Seva Trust, Bidar. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Superintendent of Prisons, Dattatreya Medh, and Jailer T. B. Bajentri, who, […]
Bidar, June 19, 2024 In a display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of domestic workers thronged the streets of Bidar on 19 June 2023, participating in a fervent rally organized by the Karnataka Domestic Workers Union in concert with various other unions. The demonstrators embarked on their march from Ambedkar Circle, culminating their journey at […]
On June 15, 2024, the Prison Ministry India, Aurad zone, marked Environment Day with an inspiring program at Subjail Aurad, dedicated to raising awareness about ecological preservation and the importance of nurturing our planet. Fr. Anil Crasta delivered an enlightening address to the inmates, underscoring the critical need to protect our environment and to take […]
A distinguished teachers’ training program was held at St. Joseph’s PU College in Bidar, thoughtfully organized by the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society for their dedicated school teachers. Fr. Joyson Vas SJ graced the event as the resource person, delivering profoundly heartfelt and inspiring sessions. His innovative approach included dancing, playing, and laughing, effectively using practical […]
The Bicentennial birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Mother Veronica, the foundress of the Apostolic Carmel was celebrated on 1 October 2023 on Sunday. A solemn mass was celebrated by the Bishop of Gulbarga, Most Reverend Dr. Robert Michael Miranda, and concelebrated by Fr Wilson Fernandes, the parish priest of St Joseph Church, Bidar, as well […]
During the period of 29-31 August 2023, the Archdiocese of Caritas Prague made a visit to the Gulbarga diocese. A warm welcome was extended by the Bishop and his team to Dr. Jaroslav, Mrs. Paula, Ms. Barbara, and Economa, as well as Fr Edwardo, the Vice Chairman, as they met the privileged children from the […]
Kristhana Anukarane Sevege Prerane: On this theme, a Laity Convention for Pastoral Council Members of Bidar Deanery was organized on 5 and 6 August at Don Bosco Centre Chikpet Bidar. As part of the program, the Most Reverend Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi, and Bishop Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga Diocese, were present […]
As part of the World Anti-Human Trafficking Day, an awareness program was organized for Catholic women of Bidar Deanery on 30 July 2023 at Holy Cross Church Santpur, to bring social awareness among women. The women of Bidar Parish led the group in the prayer service. This was followed by a welcome address by Sr. […]
The Decennial Celebration of St Joseph Church Bidar took place on the 19th Sunday of 2023. The holy Eucharist was celebrated by Rev Fr Stany Lobo, the Vicar General of the Gulbarga Diocese. Priests from the Bidar deanery, religious, and lay faithful participated and thanked the Lord for the gift of the Bidar Mission at […]
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 […]
Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was declared an independent Parish on 25 September 2022 by the Bishop of Gulbarga. On this day, the bishop celebrated Holy Eucharist and thanked God for giving Sacred Heart Church. This is the Mother Church of the Bidar Mission, where it all began 40 years ago. Fr John Paul is appointed […]
Ruby Jubilee celebration of Bidar Mission celebrated in a grand manner at St. Joseph’s Church, Bidar. Thanking the Lord, the celebration began with Adoration followed by the solemn Eucharist. Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of the Diocese celebrated the Holy Eucharist and proclaimed the Word of God. Symbols of the Ruby Jubilee were carried […]
Mission Orientation Program for the newly arrived priests, sisters, and brothers for the Bidar Mission was held at Sacred Heart Church, Bidar on Thursday, 16 June 2022. Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, the Bishop of the Diocese, has described the Diocese’s beginnings and rapid growth. Rev Fr Stany Lobo, Vicar General gave insight into the pastoral plan of […]
Santhpur: International women’s day celebration on 21.3.2022 at Dupath Mahagaon Church. It was a well-organized program, both by Euphrasie Nilaya Convent and by the youth. The theme of the program was ” Gender equality today for a better tomorrow .After the inaugural speech by PSI Tana Kushnoor Mrs. Renuka the two courageous women spoke about […]
The golden jubilee celebration of Sr Christine Misquith AC in the vineyard of the Lord was held on 17 January 2022 at St. Joseph’s Church, Bidar. The occasion was enriched by the solemn Eucharistic celebration by Most Rev. Robert Miranda, and concelebrated by many priests from near and far. The jubilee spirit heightened and enriched […]
St. Joseph Nivas: The newly put up residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery was inaugurated and blessed on 11 January, 2022 by Most Rev. Robert Michael Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga. The whole ceremony began with a prayer service led by Bishop Robert Miranda during which Rev. Sr Cecile Coutinho, the Provincial Superior […]
The celebration of the 150th year of the establishment of the Apostolic Carmel of India, Mangaluru was held in the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral on Sunday, 9 February 2020. Bishop of Gulbarga inaugurated it by unveiling the picture of Mother Veronica, the foundress of the Apostolic Carmel, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist with other […]
The newly built Marian Grotto and the Catholic Enquiry Center was blessed and inaugurated on 6th October 2019 at Sacred Heart Church Bidar by the Bishop. Rev. Fr Wilson Fernandes the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Clevan Gomes, the Chaplain and the faithful of Bidar were present on the occasion.
Feast of the Nativity of B.V.M and Girl Child Day was celebrated very meaningfully in all the parishes and centres of Gulbarga Diocese on 8th September 2019. Flower offering, Blessing of the new corn and Sharing and eating the family meals were commonly followed in every centre.
The inauguration and Blessing of Renovated Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was held on Saturday, 7th September 2019, Bishop Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga inaugurated the church along with the members of first catholic families when the mission started in 1982. They are M.D Shah, Samuel, Topna and Noel. The New Church was blessed during the solemn Eucharistic celebration. […]
Independence Day was celebrated at the Bidar District Jail and Sub Jail at Aurad by the CRI members of Bidar Deanery along with the members of Prison Ministry India . Short Cultural programme and outdoor games were conducted and eatables were distributed to the inmates. The prison inmates were happy and remained grateful.
Bishop of Gulbarga announced and invited all the Youth, Parish Priests, and Religious to inaugurate the year of Youth on 9th June, on Pentecost Sunday. All over the diocese the Year of Youth was inaugurated very meaningfully displaying the Logo. Thanks to Fr. Clevan Gomes, The secretary for the commission of Youth.
Bishop was on Pastoral visit to St. Joseph Church, Bidar on 31 March – 1 April 2019. Fr Vijayaraju S.J the parish Priest solemnly welcomed the bishop along with all parishioners. Bishop met the Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful at Bidar and received a report of the pastoral life of the parish. He met groups of people, […]
CRI Bidar, Labour Commission and Youth Commission jointly organized a day of Seminar on Strengthening the Democracy and constitution of India at Sacred heart Church, Bidar on Sunday, 10 March 2019. Rev Fr Francis Guntippilly SJ was the resource person. Priests, Religious , PPC Members and Youth participated in good numbers.
Training of Parish Pastoral Committee members was held at Mary Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral for the Gulbarga Deanery and at sacred Heart Church, Bidar for Bidar deanery on 9-10th March. There was a very good attendance of PPC members along with the Parish Priests and superiors of the communities. Fr. Vincent Thoras, the secretary of […]
St. Joseph Church, Bidar organised three days retreat on 1,2,3 March 2019 as part of spiritual preparation for the lent. Yesu Sparsh Team, led by Rev Fr Roman Pinto, Bro. T K George, Mrs. Manjula Joy preached this retreat and Bro. William D’Souza helped people to sing the praises. Preaching was mainly consisted on Ten […]
St. Joseph church Bidar celebrated MCA Annual day on 10 -2-2019. Children from three units gathered along with their parents for the Eucharistic Celebration. Children danced for the Entrance Hymn and entered the alter with lighted candles to offer their life and their service to Infant Jesus. The purpose of MCA was brought out well […]
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 […]
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 […]
On March 16, 2025, around 450 women from Bidar Deanery gathered at St. Joseph’s School Hall in faith and unity to celebrate the Jubilee Year under the theme Women in the Pilgrimage of Hope. The event began with a prayer led by Fr. Clary D’Souza, welcome note by Mrs. Jancy followed by an innovative inauguration. […]
The Diocese of Gulbarga organized the second Jubilee Year 2025 program, the Youth Convention, at St. Joseph’s PU College, Bidar, near Shahapur Gate, from January 24-26, 2025. Centered on the theme “Bharavaseya Yathrikaru – Namma Yuvajanaru” (Pilgrims of Hope – Our Youths), the three-day event drew enthusiastic participation from young people across the diocese. The […]
The newly constructed St. Joseph’s CBSE Block was solemnly inaugurated on January 21, 2025, at Shahapur Gate, Bidar. The event began with a prayerful ceremony led by Fr. Stevan Veigas, Secretary of the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society (GDES), who officially inaugurated the block. The building was then blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop […]
Bidar, December 18, 2024 – The District Rangamandir in Bidar came alive with festive cheer and interfaith harmony as the Bidar Mission Team organized the 13th Shanthidootha Christmas Inter-Religious Programme. The event, which attracted around 800 attendees, was a beautiful celebration of unity, peace, and the Christmas spirit. The program witnessed the participation of eminent […]
On the auspicious day of August 5, 2024, the Bidar District Prison witnessed the grand inauguration of a computer training program, a noble initiative jointly organized by Don Bosco Fathers and Carmel Seva Trust, Bidar. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Superintendent of Prisons, Dattatreya Medh, and Jailer T. B. Bajentri, who, […]
Bidar, June 19, 2024 In a display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of domestic workers thronged the streets of Bidar on 19 June 2023, participating in a fervent rally organized by the Karnataka Domestic Workers Union in concert with various other unions. The demonstrators embarked on their march from Ambedkar Circle, culminating their journey at […]
On June 15, 2024, the Prison Ministry India, Aurad zone, marked Environment Day with an inspiring program at Subjail Aurad, dedicated to raising awareness about ecological preservation and the importance of nurturing our planet. Fr. Anil Crasta delivered an enlightening address to the inmates, underscoring the critical need to protect our environment and to take […]
A distinguished teachers’ training program was held at St. Joseph’s PU College in Bidar, thoughtfully organized by the Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society for their dedicated school teachers. Fr. Joyson Vas SJ graced the event as the resource person, delivering profoundly heartfelt and inspiring sessions. His innovative approach included dancing, playing, and laughing, effectively using practical […]
The Bicentennial birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Mother Veronica, the foundress of the Apostolic Carmel was celebrated on 1 October 2023 on Sunday. A solemn mass was celebrated by the Bishop of Gulbarga, Most Reverend Dr. Robert Michael Miranda, and concelebrated by Fr Wilson Fernandes, the parish priest of St Joseph Church, Bidar, as well […]
During the period of 29-31 August 2023, the Archdiocese of Caritas Prague made a visit to the Gulbarga diocese. A warm welcome was extended by the Bishop and his team to Dr. Jaroslav, Mrs. Paula, Ms. Barbara, and Economa, as well as Fr Edwardo, the Vice Chairman, as they met the privileged children from the […]
Kristhana Anukarane Sevege Prerane: On this theme, a Laity Convention for Pastoral Council Members of Bidar Deanery was organized on 5 and 6 August at Don Bosco Centre Chikpet Bidar. As part of the program, the Most Reverend Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi, and Bishop Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga Diocese, were present […]
As part of the World Anti-Human Trafficking Day, an awareness program was organized for Catholic women of Bidar Deanery on 30 July 2023 at Holy Cross Church Santpur, to bring social awareness among women. The women of Bidar Parish led the group in the prayer service. This was followed by a welcome address by Sr. […]
The Decennial Celebration of St Joseph Church Bidar took place on the 19th Sunday of 2023. The holy Eucharist was celebrated by Rev Fr Stany Lobo, the Vicar General of the Gulbarga Diocese. Priests from the Bidar deanery, religious, and lay faithful participated and thanked the Lord for the gift of the Bidar Mission at […]
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 […]
Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was declared an independent Parish on 25 September 2022 by the Bishop of Gulbarga. On this day, the bishop celebrated Holy Eucharist and thanked God for giving Sacred Heart Church. This is the Mother Church of the Bidar Mission, where it all began 40 years ago. Fr John Paul is appointed […]
Ruby Jubilee celebration of Bidar Mission celebrated in a grand manner at St. Joseph’s Church, Bidar. Thanking the Lord, the celebration began with Adoration followed by the solemn Eucharist. Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of the Diocese celebrated the Holy Eucharist and proclaimed the Word of God. Symbols of the Ruby Jubilee were carried […]
Mission Orientation Program for the newly arrived priests, sisters, and brothers for the Bidar Mission was held at Sacred Heart Church, Bidar on Thursday, 16 June 2022. Most Rev Dr. Robert Miranda, the Bishop of the Diocese, has described the Diocese’s beginnings and rapid growth. Rev Fr Stany Lobo, Vicar General gave insight into the pastoral plan of […]
Santhpur: International women’s day celebration on 21.3.2022 at Dupath Mahagaon Church. It was a well-organized program, both by Euphrasie Nilaya Convent and by the youth. The theme of the program was ” Gender equality today for a better tomorrow .After the inaugural speech by PSI Tana Kushnoor Mrs. Renuka the two courageous women spoke about […]
The golden jubilee celebration of Sr Christine Misquith AC in the vineyard of the Lord was held on 17 January 2022 at St. Joseph’s Church, Bidar. The occasion was enriched by the solemn Eucharistic celebration by Most Rev. Robert Miranda, and concelebrated by many priests from near and far. The jubilee spirit heightened and enriched […]
St. Joseph Nivas: The newly put up residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery was inaugurated and blessed on 11 January, 2022 by Most Rev. Robert Michael Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga. The whole ceremony began with a prayer service led by Bishop Robert Miranda during which Rev. Sr Cecile Coutinho, the Provincial Superior […]
The celebration of the 150th year of the establishment of the Apostolic Carmel of India, Mangaluru was held in the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral on Sunday, 9 February 2020. Bishop of Gulbarga inaugurated it by unveiling the picture of Mother Veronica, the foundress of the Apostolic Carmel, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist with other […]
The newly built Marian Grotto and the Catholic Enquiry Center was blessed and inaugurated on 6th October 2019 at Sacred Heart Church Bidar by the Bishop. Rev. Fr Wilson Fernandes the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Clevan Gomes, the Chaplain and the faithful of Bidar were present on the occasion.
Feast of the Nativity of B.V.M and Girl Child Day was celebrated very meaningfully in all the parishes and centres of Gulbarga Diocese on 8th September 2019. Flower offering, Blessing of the new corn and Sharing and eating the family meals were commonly followed in every centre.
The inauguration and Blessing of Renovated Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was held on Saturday, 7th September 2019, Bishop Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga inaugurated the church along with the members of first catholic families when the mission started in 1982. They are M.D Shah, Samuel, Topna and Noel. The New Church was blessed during the solemn Eucharistic celebration. […]
Independence Day was celebrated at the Bidar District Jail and Sub Jail at Aurad by the CRI members of Bidar Deanery along with the members of Prison Ministry India . Short Cultural programme and outdoor games were conducted and eatables were distributed to the inmates. The prison inmates were happy and remained grateful.
Bishop of Gulbarga announced and invited all the Youth, Parish Priests, and Religious to inaugurate the year of Youth on 9th June, on Pentecost Sunday. All over the diocese the Year of Youth was inaugurated very meaningfully displaying the Logo. Thanks to Fr. Clevan Gomes, The secretary for the commission of Youth.
Bishop was on Pastoral visit to St. Joseph Church, Bidar on 31 March – 1 April 2019. Fr Vijayaraju S.J the parish Priest solemnly welcomed the bishop along with all parishioners. Bishop met the Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful at Bidar and received a report of the pastoral life of the parish. He met groups of people, […]
CRI Bidar, Labour Commission and Youth Commission jointly organized a day of Seminar on Strengthening the Democracy and constitution of India at Sacred heart Church, Bidar on Sunday, 10 March 2019. Rev Fr Francis Guntippilly SJ was the resource person. Priests, Religious , PPC Members and Youth participated in good numbers.
Training of Parish Pastoral Committee members was held at Mary Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral for the Gulbarga Deanery and at sacred Heart Church, Bidar for Bidar deanery on 9-10th March. There was a very good attendance of PPC members along with the Parish Priests and superiors of the communities. Fr. Vincent Thoras, the secretary of […]
St. Joseph Church, Bidar organised three days retreat on 1,2,3 March 2019 as part of spiritual preparation for the lent. Yesu Sparsh Team, led by Rev Fr Roman Pinto, Bro. T K George, Mrs. Manjula Joy preached this retreat and Bro. William D’Souza helped people to sing the praises. Preaching was mainly consisted on Ten […]
St. Joseph church Bidar celebrated MCA Annual day on 10 -2-2019. Children from three units gathered along with their parents for the Eucharistic Celebration. Children danced for the Entrance Hymn and entered the alter with lighted candles to offer their life and their service to Infant Jesus. The purpose of MCA was brought out well […]