A two-day training programme for Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Animators was successfully conducted at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Kotnoor, on 7–8 March 2026. The…
Kalaburagi, Feb. 28: The Bidar and Gulbarga Deaneries organized their Pastoral Council Meetings and Leadership Training sessions on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a focus…
The Kalaburagi Zone of the Conference of Religious India (CRI) solemnly organized the Lenten Youth Programme titled “Walk with Christ” at St. Thomas Church, Shahabad,…
In a meaningful step towards rehabilitation and empowerment, the Prison Ministry of India – Gulbarga Diocese, in collaboration with The Carmel Jyothi Public Charitable Trust,…
The Diocese of Gulbarga organized a significant seminar on New Labour Codes on 12 February 2026 at Sugyan, aiming to equip educational, religious, and social…
The newly constructed school building of St. Mary English Medium School, Humnabad was solemnly blessed and inaugurated on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at Maniknagar, Humnabad.…
On December 30, 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga was filled with deep joy and thanksgiving as a significant milestone was marked in its spiritual journey.…
An Inter-Religious Christmas and New Year Celebration was held at the Mother Teresa Community Hall, Kalaburagi, marking the closing of the Jubilee Year in the…
Bidar, 18 December 2025:The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Bidar Unit, under the Diocese of Gulbarga, successfully organised “Shanthidootha – An Inter-Religious Christmas Programme” on…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
KALABURAGI – A profound and joyful celebration unfolded on September 21, 2025, as the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and the laity of the Gulbarga Diocese…
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…
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…
A special program on the Constitution of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) was held on September 14, 2025, at the Sugyan Diocesan Pastoral Center, Kotnoor.…
Talmadige, August 31, 2025:The Humnabad Zonal Youth Gathering was held on August 31, 2025, at Talmadge with the participation of 43 enthusiastic youth from the…
A seminar on “Fostering Meaningful Celebration of Liturgy” was organized for the clergy of the Diocese on 28th August 2025 at Sugyan Pastoral Centre, Kalaburagi.…
The Women’s Commission of Bidar Deanery organized a Health and Wellness Seminar for women on August 23, 2025, at Sacred Heart Church, Bidar. The event…
Bhalki, August 17, 2025 – On the occasion of World Youth Sunday, the ICYM members of Bhalki Zone came together for a vibrant Zonal Gathering…
Bidar, August 17, 2025 – The Bidar Zonal Youth Gathering was held at Sacred Heart Church, Bidar, bringing together 55 enthusiastic youth from various centers…
As part of the National Youth Sunday celebrations, the Aurad Zonal Youth Gathering was held on 10 August 2025 at Holy Cross Church, Santhpur. Youth…
As part of the Synodal Jubilee Year 2025 celebrations, the Commission for Women of Gulbarga Deanery organized a one-day Women’s Retreat on 10 August 2025,…
The CRI Gulbarga Diocese meeting was held on 9th August 2025 with around 92 participants beginning with a prayer led by Fr. Roshan SJ, followed…
The Diocese of Gulbarga organized a one-day Laity Convention on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Convention Hall, Bidar as part of its preparation…
Gulbarga, July 31, 2025 — Around 50 diocesan and religious clergy of the Diocese of Gulbarga gathered at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Kotnoor,…
Bhalki | 20 July 2025 — The Zonal Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) Jubilee was meaningfully celebrated at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki, on Sunday, 20th…
In a compassionate move toward rehabilitation and empowerment, Carmel Jyothi Public Charitable Trust, in collaboration with Prison Ministry India, Gulbarga Diocese, organized a computer training…
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…
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…
Bidar, June 26, 2025 – As part of its ongoing missionary formation initiatives, the Diocese of Gulbarga organized a Mission Orientation Program for newly arrived…
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, 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…
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,…
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…
Humnabad, May 10, 2025 — Yuvachethana, the youth wing of the Diocese of Gulbarga, organized an impactful Career Guidance Program at ORBIT, Humnabad, drawing the…
On May 8, 2025, the dusty expanse of Bablad’s brick kiln in Gulbarga transformed into a vibrant hub of compassion and celebration, as the Commission…
The Interreligious Forum for Peace and Harmony – Kalaburagi Unit, in collaboration with various Christian denominations, organized a meaningful interfaith program in honour of Pope…
On 10th April 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga witnessed a profound spiritual gathering at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi, as all the priests…
Kalaburagi, April 10, 2025 — In a solemn and spirit-filled ceremony held at Sugyan, the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Gulbarga, Rev. Fr. Santhosh…
On March 23, 2025, the vibrant spirit of faith and unity echoed through St. Mary’s Church, Mother Theresa Hall, as 90 women from across Gulbarga…
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…
Most Rev. Robert Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga, organized a planning session for the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for the Year 2025-2030 on 8 March at…
The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) of Gulbarga Deanery celebrated its Convention Day on Saturday, February 15, at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi. The…
Kalaburagi, February 8, 2025 – The Diocese of Gulbarga joyfully celebrated the Day of the Consecrated Life at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi,…
Afzalpur, February 7, 2025 – The Holy Cross School in Afzalpur marked a significant milestone with the inauguration and blessing of its newly constructed second…
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…
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…
On January 17, 2025, a significant medical camp was conducted within the premises of Bijapur Prison, benefiting nearly 220 prisoners. The initiative was organized by…
Humnabad, January 16, 2025 – The Organization of Bidar Integral Transformation (ORBIT) celebrated its Pearl Jubilee, marking 30 years of dedicated service to social transformation…
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…
Kalaburagi, December 21, 2024 – The Inter-Religious Forum for Peace and Justice organized an Inter-Religious Christmas Celebration at Mother Teresa Hall, bringing together leaders from…
On December 8, 2025, the Diocese of Gulbarga celebrated a joyful and important event as three deacons were ordained as priests. The ceremony took place…
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…
The Karnataka Jesuit Youth Ministry in association with North Karnataka Youth Works organized the second Mag+s programme in Gulbarga, following the fruitful one in Mundgod…
Bhalki, October 2024 – The Youth Commission of Gulbarga Diocese organized a vibrant and faith-filled Jeevan Jyothi camp for 10th standard students from October 10th…
Humnabad, September 3, 2024 – In a heartwarming tribute to Mother Teresa, the patron saint of ORBIT Humnabad, a successful blood donation camp was organized…
Delhi, 2nd September 2024 – Fr. Anil Crasta, a dedicated priest of the Diocese of Gulbarga, officially assumed his new role as the Associate Director…
On 24 August 2024, St. Ambrose School, Wadi, hosted a one-day Teacher’s Orientation Program on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at equipping educators with modern tools…
August 17, 2024, the Carmel Seva Trust in Bidar celebrated a major achievement with the launch of its new Mobile Resource Center. This state-of-the-art vehicle,…
Kalaburagi, August 18, 2024: The Inter-religious Forum for Peace and Harmony, Kalaburagi, hosted a vibrant inter-school and college competition on August 18, featuring essay writing…
Kalaburagi, August 10, 2024 – The All Karnataka United Christian Forum for Human Rights organized a National Day of Prayer and Protest, uniting Christians and…
Kalaburagi: In July, Mother Teresa Charitable Hospital in Kalaburagi successfully conducted a month-long De-Addiction Camp, providing essential support to seven inmates. The program offered free…
The Diocesan Pastoral Council convened at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Center, on August 9th. The meeting was initiated by Very Rev. Stany Lobo, the Pastoral…
Sevasangam, the diocesan Social Development Centre, Mother Theresa Charitable Hospital, and Good Sam Foundation, Bangalore visited the District Disability Welfare Officer and several disability centers,…
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…
The Lay Convention of Bidar Deanery took place at Don Bosco Church, Chikpet, on the 3 – 4 of August, under the slogan “Jothe Jothe…
Kalaburagi, 27 July 2024: The CRI Gulbarga Diocese, under the leadership of Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, held a significant meeting at Mother Theresa Hall,…
Kotnoor D, May 17, 2024 – Premavani Communications of the Gulbarga Diocese organized a one-day workshop on Photoshop poster design at the Sevasangama Social Development…
Wadi, July 10, 2024– The newly constructed St. Ambrose High School building was officially inaugurated and blessed 10 July 2024 in a ceremony attended by…
The YSM training was held for the students of Bidar and Gulbarga deaneries on June 29, 2024, at Mother Teresa Hall, Gulbarga. Fr. Stany Lobo,…
A training session for the newly elected ICYM office bearers and animators took place on June 29-30, 2024, at Sugyan Gulabarga. The event marked the…
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…
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…
Gulbarga Diocese recently hosted a three-day Mission Orientation Program spanning its three deaneries. The event commenced on Friday, June 14, at ORBIT in Bidar, continued…
The Karnataka Regional Commission for Education (KRCE) and the Gulbarga Diocese Education Society hosted a successful training programme for educators from their affiliated institutions. The…
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…
The Labour Commission of the Gulbarga Diocese, in collaboration with the Karnataka Domestic Workers Union, hosted an inspiring inter-district domestic workers’ assembly at Mother Theresa…
Gulbarga, June 3, 2024– The Gulbarga Diocesan Education Society (GDES) successfully organized a Teachers Enhancement Program at Sugyan, Diocesan Pastoral Center in Kotnoor. The event,…
The hallowed halls of the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi bore witness to a profound gathering, as Bishop Robert Miranda presided over the…
The SUGYAN Diocesan Pastoral Center buzzed with activity as Premavani Communications, led by Director Fr. Roshan Dsouza, organized a workshop titled “Workshop on Artificial Intelligence:…
GULBARGA, March 12, 2024 – The Diocese of Gulbarga witnessed a significant event today with the inauguration of the Premavani Studio. The ceremony was presided…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There were religious men and women from the Gulbarga Diocese who gathered for the first convention of CRI Gulbarga Diocese. The ceremony was held at…
The mission orientation program was organized throughout the Diocese of Gulbarga to keep Parish Pastoral team active and effective in the parish. Santhpur Zone: …
A two-day training program for the Youth of Gulbarga Diocese and for the Youth Animators was held on 24-25 June 2023 at Sugyan, the pastoral…
The Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee celebration of Fr Santhosh Dais and Fr Clary D’Souza was celebrated on 6 May 2023 at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral,…
The Fathers of Holy Cross Congregation, belonging to the province of South India opened the doors of education ministry at Afzalpur on 4 May 2023.…
Recollection for the priests and religious of Gulbarga diocese and the Chrism Mass took place on 30 March 2023 at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral,…