Chrism Mass and Day of Recollection Held at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi
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…
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Fr. Santhosh Bapu Assumes Office as Vicar General with Solemn Oath
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…
Jubilee Celebration of Women in Gulbarga Diocese: A Day of Faith, Unity, and Empowerment
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…
Jubilee Celebration of Women in Gulbarga Diocese: A Day of Joy, Celebration, and Empowerment
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…
A Vision for Tomorrow: The Gulbarga Diocesan Pastoral Plan Takes Shape
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…
Missionary Childhood Association, Gulbarga Deanery, Celebrates Convention Day
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…
Diocese of Gulbarga Celebrates the Day of the Consecrated Life
Kalaburagi, February 8, 2025 – The Diocese of Gulbarga joyfully celebrated the Day of the Consecrated Life at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Kalaburagi,…
Diocesan Youth Convention 2025: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation
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…
ORBIT Celebrates 30 Years of Service and Transformation
Humnabad, January 16, 2025 – The Organization of Bidar Integral Transformation (ORBIT) celebrated its Pearl Jubilee, marking 30 years of dedicated service to social transformation…
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…
Inter-Religious Christmas Celebration Held in Kalaburagi
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…
Three New Priests were Ordained for the Diocese of Gulbarga
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…
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…
Karnataka Jesuit Youth Minsitry organised Magis 2024 at Gulbarga
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…
Jeevan Jyothi Camp Successfully Conducted for 10th Standard Students by Youth Commission of Gulbarga Diocese
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…
“A Tribute to Compassion: Blood Donation Camp Held in Humnabad in Memory of Mother Teresa”
Humnabad, September 3, 2024 – In a heartwarming tribute to Mother Teresa, the patron saint of ORBIT Humnabad, a successful blood donation camp was organized…
Fr. Anil Crasta: A Journey from Gulbarga Diocese to National Leadership in Social Service
Delhi, 2nd September 2024 – Fr. Anil Crasta, a dedicated priest of the Diocese of Gulbarga, officially assumed his new role as the Associate Director…
Empowering Educators: A Journey into Artificial Intelligence at St. Ambrose School, Wadi
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…
Carmel Seva Trust Marks Milestone with Inauguration of New Mobile Resource Center
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,…
Inter-Religious Forum Hosts Successful Student Competitions on Harmony and Excellence
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…
United for Justice: A Day of Prayer and Protest in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi, August 10, 2024 – The All Karnataka United Christian Forum for Human Rights organized a National Day of Prayer and Protest, uniting Christians and…
De-Addiction Camp at Mother Teresa Charitable Hospital Empowers Seven Inmates
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…
Active Participation in Diocesan Commissions Emphasized
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…
Heart-warming Collaboration Brings Hope to Children with Disabilities
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,…
“Walking Together as One Church”: Successful Lay Convention at Don Bosco Church, Chikpet
The Lay Convention of Bidar Deanery took place at Don Bosco Church, Chikpet, on the 3 – 4 of August, under the slogan “Jothe Jothe…
CRI Gulbarga Diocese Gathering: A Day of Reflection and Unity
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,…
One-Day Photoshop Workshop Empowers Participants in Gulbarga Diocese
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…
Gulbarga Diocese Sets Vision: YSM Aims to Transform Schools Across the Region
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,…
“Lighting the Path: ICYM 2024 Inauguration and Training Session Ignites Youth Leadership and Faith”
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…
Rally in Bidar: Domestic Workers Demand Comprehensive Legislative Protections
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…
Planting Hope: Environment Day Observed at Aurad Subjail
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…
Diocese of Gulbarga Hosts Successful Mission Orientation Across Deaneries
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…
Fostering Excellence: Educator Training Initiative by KRCE and Gulbarga Diocese
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…
Rekindling the Spark: GDES Reinvigorates Teaching Passion in Bidar
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…
Uniting for Change: Inspiring Stories from the Inter-District Domestic Workers’ Meet at Gulbarga
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…
Elevating Education: GDES Hosts Transformative Teachers Enhancement Program in Gulbarga
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,…
“Grace Renewed: A Sacred Gathering at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral for Chrism Mass”
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…
Premavani Communications Hosts Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Unlocking New Horizons
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:…
Bishop Inaugurates Premavani Studio in Gulbarga Diocese
GULBARGA, March 12, 2024 – The Diocese of Gulbarga witnessed a significant event today with the inauguration of the Premavani Studio. The ceremony was presided…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Archdiocese of Caritas Prague made a visit to the Gulbarga Diocese
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 – Laity Convention
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…
Anti-Human Trafficking Day at Santpur
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…
Religious men and women gathered as members of CRI Gulbarga Diocese
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…
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: …
DEXCO Election and Youth Animators Training Program at Gulbarga
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
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,…
Newly Built Holy Cross School was Blessed and Inaugurated at Afzalpur
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.…
The Chrism Mass serves as a unified liturgical event in Gulbarga
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,…
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan Review at Kalburagi
As part of the review of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan, a meeting was held at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Center at Kalburagi, on 16 March…
Ongoing Formation for the Clergy of Gulbarga at Kalaburagi
The Bishop of Gulbarga, Most Rev Robert Miranda, organized two days of ongoing formation and self-assessment as well as envisioning for his priests on 14-15…
Women’s day Celebration at Kumbarpet empowered 200 women
Souhardha Social Service & Development Center Kumbarpet celebrated Women’s day at Kumbarpet on 8 March 2023. Mrs. Jayalalitha Patil the Advocate, and Mrs. Karuna Kulkarni…
Bala Milana Gathering at Bhalki
Bala Jyoti Program organized the Bala Milana children gathering on 4th March at the premises of Divya Jyothi School in Balaki. Each child who was…
The Golden Jubilee of Vidya Rani Convent and Shisuvihar Higher Primary School, Chittapur
The Bethany Sisters of Western Province celebrated The Golden Jubilee of Vidya Rani Convent and Shisuvihar Higher Primary School, Chittapur on 28 February 2023. Most…
The Day of the Consecrated Life celebrated at Kalaburagi
The clergy of the Diocese of Gulbarga celebrated the Day of Consecrated Life along with the CRI Gulbarga Diocese on 4 January 2023 at Mother…
Bandavya – 2023 Couples Retreat at Kristashrama
Basavakalyan, Koudiyal, February 3, 2023: Kristashrama Spiritual Retreat Centre Koudiyal, Basavakalyan Taluk, Bidar District, Diocese of Gulbarga organised three days Couples Spiritual Retreat “Bandavya 2023” from…
“Capacity Building” Training Programme for the Youth
Youth commission in collaboration with the Indian Social Institute Bengaluru organized the second phase of three days program ‘ Capacity building ‘ from 9 –…
A day’s Pastoral consultations programme at ORBIT
A day’s Pastoral consultations programme was held at ORBIT for the Director, Parish Priests, and Religious Superiors of the Bidar and Gulbarga deaneries on 6…
Faculty for the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
For the first time, the Diocese of Gulbarga introduced extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist the priests in the parishes. The training session was held…
Bhalki Jathrostava 2022 and Ruby Jubilee Celebration
The celebration of Bhalki Jathrostva 2022 and Ruby Jubilee of Bidar Mission took place at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki on 4-6 November 2022. The celebration…
Bhalki Jathrostav competitions at Bidar
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,…
Bhalki Zone Youth Programme at Bhalki
Bhalki Zone Youth Programme was held on 25 September 2020 at Holy Redeemer Church, Bhalki. The first session was conducted by Fr. Sachin Christy the resource…
Catholic Association, Bidar Unit was inaugurated officially
Catholic Association, Bidar Unit was inaugurated officially in the diocese of Gulbarga on 25 September 2022 at Sacred Heart Church, Bidar. After proper instructions on the…
Parish Family Cell training program
Parish Family Cell training was successfully held at the Cathedral and Bhalki mission on 24-25 September 2022 by the Family Commission. Mr Leslie Arauzo, the…
Nudi Namana: Loving tribute to Fr Benjamin D’Souza
NUDINAMANA Program in loving memory of late Fr Benjamin D’Souza was held on 19 September 2022 at Satyanubhava Centre, Basavakalyan. Including the bishop of Gulbarga,…
Seminar on Anti-Conversion law
United Christian Forum for Peace and Justice held a seminar on anti-conversion Law for all Priests, Pastors, and Religious of Bidar, Gulbarga, and Yadgir. The…
Feast of St Mother Theresa and Blood Donation Camp at ORBIT
In honor of Mother Theresa, the patroness of ORBIT, a Blood Donation Camp was organized at ORBIT, Humnabad on 3 September 2022. Fr. Stany Lobo…
Election and Conference of CRI Gulbarga Unit
The members of the CRI unit Gulbarga came together for a day’s celebration on Saturday, 27th August, at Mother Teresa Hall, Cathedral. There were around…
Youth Retreat Sannidhi 2022 at Kaudiyal
A Night Vigil Prayer service in the presence of God was organized for the ICYM members of the Gulbarga Diocese on 27th August 2022 at…
Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting at Gulbarga
Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting was held on 13 August 2022 at Sugyan, the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Kotnoor. Meeting began at 2.30 pm and ended at…
Inter- Religious Forum organized Inter-School/Colleges Competitions on the theme of National Integration
The Interreligious Forum for Peace and Harmony, Kalaburagi, organized Various competitions for schools and colleges of the Gulbarga region on 10th Aug 2022 at St…
Funeral Ceremony of Fr Benjamin D’Souza at Kayyar
On 10 August 2022, at 10.30 am, the Funeral Ceremony of Fr Benjamin D’souza took place in Christ the King Church, Kayyar. Most Rev Dr…
Workshop on Evangelization through commissions
On 9 August 2022, the Social Communication commission and the Basic Ecclesial Community commission organized a seminar for priests and sisters at Mother Theresa Church…
Feast of St Ann was celebrated at Wadi Parish
Solemnly, the parishioners along with the Parish Priest of St Ann Church, Wadi celebrate the feast of St Ann, the patron of their parish. A…
Seminar on Capacity Building for Youth at Kotnoor
Capacity building training program was held at Bishop’s House, Kotnoor for Catholic youth of Gulbarga Diocese. The program was organized by Yuvachethana, the youth wing…
Lay Evangelizers Meet at Bhalki
A gathering of lay evangelizers was organized at Yesu Nilaya, Bhalki on 17 July 2022 for the purpose of sharing mission experiences and contributing to…
Deanery level training program on Basic Ecclesial Community
Deanery-level training on the Basic Ecclesial Communities was held in Gulbarga and Bijapur, respectively, on 16 and 17 July. During the program, the Bible was…
The Deanery Level Pastoral Councils at Gulbarga and Bhalki
The Deanery Level Pastoral Councils met on the 10 July 2022 Sunday at 2.30 pm at the Mother Theresa Community Hall, Mother Divine Grace Cathedral,…
Awareness program on Gender Policy of the Catholic Church at ORBIT
Women’s commission organized an orientation and awareness program on Gender Policy of the Catholic Church at ORBIT, Humnabad on 9 July 2022. Fr Stany Lobo and…
Ruby Jubilee celebration of Bidar Mission at St. Joseph’s Church, Bidar.
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…
Media awareness program for high school students was inaugurated
Commission for Media and Social Communication organized an awareness program on Social Media for high school and PUC students. The first class was held at…
MCA (Missionary Childhood Association) animator’s training program at Bhalki
MCA (Missionary Childhood Association) animator’s training was held at Bhalki on Thursday 30 June 2022. All the animators of MCA from various mission centers presented…
Young Students Movement (YSM) Animators and Leaders training
Two days of Young Students Movement (YSM) animators and leaders training took place at Sugyan, the Diocesan pastoral center in Kotnoor on 24 – 25…
Mission Orientation Program for the newly arrived missionaries
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…
Mission Orientation Programme for the Priests and Sisters
Deanery-wise Mission Orientation Programme was organized on Saturday 11, 2022 at Yesu Nilaya, Bhalki at 9:00 am for the Bidar Deanery and on Sunday 12, 2022 at…
Two deacons were ordained as Priests for Gulbarga Diocese
Two deacons were ordained as Priests for Gulbarga Diocese by Most Rev Dr Robert Michel Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga on 13 May 2022 at…
Consolidation of the reports of the Diocesan Synodal Meetings
Consolidation of the reports of the Diocesan Synodal Meetings was held at Mother Theresa Community Hall at Kalaburagi on 21st August 2022. Fr Anil Prasad…
Blessing and Inauguration of Two New Chapels at Kamalnagar Mission
St. Joseph Chapel, Kotgial and Christ King Chapel Ganeshpur, Mudhol were blessed and inaugurated on 25 March 2022 by the Bishop of Gulbarga. Many prominent…
Celebration of Consecrated Life at Kalaburagi
CRI Unit Gulbarga had the joy of celebrating a programme on Consecrated Life, on 19th March 2022 at Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Gulbarga. There…
Bible Patana 2022: Reading and Praying the whole Bible at Kristashrama
Together with the Bible Commission, Kristashrama, Kaudial the Diocesan Retreat Center organized Bible Patana, 11-days exercise involving reading and praying the whole Bible. It took…
A training workshop on the use of the media at ORBIT
At ORBIT, a training workshop on the use of the media in our social services was held on 11 March 2022. The resource person was…
Bala Milana 2022, a day’s motivational event at Bhalki
On 5 March 2022, Bala Milana, a day’s motivational event under the Sponsorship Program was held at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bhalki. 220 beneficiary children from…
Inter-Parish Volleyball tournament at St. Lawrence Church, Gandinagar
On 26 February 2022 the Talmadige ICYM unit organized an inter-parish volleyball tournament for the youth of Gulbarga Diocese at St. Lawrence Church, Gandinagar. The…
The Golden Jubilee Celebration of Sr Christine Misquith AC, Bidar
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,…
Blessing and Inauguration of the new Convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery at Bidar
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…
BANDHAVYA-2022: The Couples Retreat at Kaudiyal
BANDHAVYA – 2022: A day’s retreat was organized for the married couples on 2 January, 2022 at Kristhashram, Kaudiyal. Rev Fr. Roman Pinto of Shimoga…