Kalaburagi, July 19, 2026: The Karnataka Regional Service of Communion (KRSC) gathered at the Bishop’s House, Diocese of Gulbarga, on July 18 and 19, 2026, for a two-day meeting focused on prayer, discernment, fellowship, and pastoral planning. The meeting was held under the guidance of Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga and Episcopal Advisor to KRSC.
The KRSC team for 2022–2026 present at the meeting included Mr. Cherian Ramapuram, Coordinator; Mr. Thomas Chinnappa, Secretary; Mr. Joachim Pinto, National NSC Member; and members Mr. Elias Coelho, Mr. Ronald D’Souza, Mr. Bosco Solomon, Mrs. Mercy Menezes, Mr. Jabamalai Muthu, and Mr. Viju Xavier. Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Spiritual Director of KRSC, and Rev. Fr. Clary, Spiritual Director of the Diocese of Gulbarga, also participated in the deliberations.
The meeting began on Saturday, July 18, with Praise and Worship led by Elias and Rony. Mr. Cherian Ramapuram welcomed the gathering, after which Bishop Robert Miranda delivered the keynote address on the theme, “Are We a Mission-Filled, Spirit-Filled Church or a Static Church?” Drawing inspiration from the examples of Barnabas and Philip in the Acts of the Apostles, Bishop Miranda invited the participants to reflect deeply on their personal calling, prayer life, and commitment to the mission of the Church. He stressed the importance of beginning each day with 30 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration and encouraged the formation of an “army of prayer” in every parish. He also urged the team to identify, encourage, and nurture Spirit-filled individuals who could dedicate themselves to the work of the Lord. The business sessions included the presentation of the Secretary’s Report for 2022–2026 by Mr. Thomas Chinnappa and the Financial Report by Coordinator Mr. Cherian Ramapuram. Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza then presented reflections on the “Way Forward” for KRSC, followed by a session highlighting the rights and responsibilities of the KRSC team. During the planning sessions, Mr. Cherian Ramapuram presented the National Programmes of NSC. Under the guidance of Bishop Robert Miranda, the team discussed and finalized the regional programmes for 2026–2029. The members also shared their views and discerned future priorities in key areas such as DSC, Youth Ministry, Intercession, and Pro-Life initiatives.
On Sunday, July 19, Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza celebrated the Holy Eucharist at Mary Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi, followed by Healing Adoration. A meaningful sharing session was also held, during which the members shared their personal experiences and encounters with the Lord. The two-day gathering concluded with lunch and fellowship.
The KRSC meeting was a grace-filled experience of prayer, fraternity, discernment, and mission planning. Renewed by the Holy Spirit, the team resolved to move forward with greater zeal and commitment towards building a Spirit-filled and mission-oriented Church in Karnataka. The KRSC expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda and the Diocese of Gulbarga for their warm hospitality, spiritual guidance, and generous support in making the gathering a meaningful and enriching experience.
