ICYM Gulbarga Diocese Holds DEXCO Election at Orbit, Humnabad
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,…
Parish News
Feast of Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral: Bishop Miranda Leads Candlelit Celebration
On June 22, 2025, the Cathedral of the Mother of Divine Grace in Kalaburagi came alive with joy and reverence as faithful gathered to celebrate…
Inauguration of Assisi Nivas & Installation of Fr. Sathish as Mission Director
In a momentous celebration filled with grace and joy, the newly constructed Presbytery “Assisi Nivas” was solemnly inaugurated and blessed by His Excellency Bishop Robert Miranda on 1st June 2025 at…
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Christ the King Church, Ujini
The faithful of Ujini joyfully celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Christ the King Church on February 16, 2025, marking 25 years of faith, service, and…
Inauguration and Blessing of Holy Cross School’s Second Floor in Afzalpur
Afzalpur, February 7, 2025 – The Holy Cross School in Afzalpur marked a significant milestone with the inauguration and blessing of its newly constructed second…
Inauguration and Blessing of the Newly Built St. Joseph’s CBSE Block
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…
Medical Camp Organized for Prisoners at Bijapur Jail
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…
Blessing and Inauguration of St. Joseph Chapel, Mudnaal
17th January 2025 marked a day of spiritual significance for the faithful of Mudnaal village, Itga Mission, as Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of…
Aland Mission Celebrates CHRISTMAS SAMBRAMA
Aland, a small town in the Kalaburagi district of North Karnataka, under the Gulbarga Diocese, experienced a unique and uplifting celebration of Christmas this year.…
World’s Largest Christmas Star Illuminates Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi, December 25, 2024 – The Christmas celebrations at the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi witnessed an awe-inspiring event as the world’s largest…
Shanthidootha Christmas Inter-Religious Programme Spreads Message of Unity in Bidar
Bidar, December 18, 2024 – The District Rangamandir in Bidar came alive with festive cheer and interfaith harmony as the Bidar Mission Team organized the…
Carmel Seva Trust and Don Bosco, Chikpet Mission Launch Computer Training Program at Bidar District Prison
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…
St. Ambrose High School’s New Building Officially Opened and Blessed
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…
Blessing of the New Grotto and Parish Feast at St. Thomas Church, Shahabad
On the 7th of July, 2024, a momentous event unfolded at St. Thomas Church in Shahabad—the Blessing of the New Grotto. His Excellency, Bishop Robert…
Vibrant Celebrations Mark the Feast of the Mother of Divine Grace in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi, June 23, 2024 – The titular Feast of the Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral in Kalaburagi was celebrated with deep reverence and vibrant festivity…
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Christ the King Mission Ujini Inaugurated with Grandeur
Ujini, May 18, 2024- The Silver Jubilee celebration of Christ the King Mission Ujini was inaugurated with great fanfare and spiritual fervor on May 18,…
Bishop Extends Warm Welcome to Sisters of the Helps of Mount Rosary (HMR)for Aland Mission
In a deeply poignant ceremony, the Gulbarga Diocese opened its arms to the Sisters of Mount Rosary, ushering them into the esteemed Aland mission. Under…
“Unity in Prayer: Observing the National Day of Prayer and Fasting in the Diocese of Gulbarga”
On March 22, 2024, the Diocese of Gulbarga, under the leadership of Bishop Robert Miranda, observed a National Day of Prayer and Fasting. This event…
Blessing of Newly Refurnished Karunaalu Yesu Chapel in Kandugol, Santpur Mission
On February 13, 2023, a momentous occasion unfolded as Bishop Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, blessed the recently renovated Karunaalu Yesu Chapel in Kandugol, Santpur…
Inauguration and Blessing of Newly Renovated Christaprabha Chapel in Borgi, Santpur
On the auspicious day of February 13, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the inauguration and blessing of the newly renovated Christaprabha Chapel in…
The Bicentennial Birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Mother Veronica
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…
The Decennial Celebration of St Joseph Church Bidar
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…
Newly renovated Sacred Heart Chapel, Khashempur
The newly renovated Sacred Heart Chapel, Khashempur of Ujini Mission was blessed and inaugurated on February 27, 2023, by the Bishop of Gulbarga. A large…
Blessing of the Two renovated Chapels at Ujini Mission
The newly renovated Christ the King Chapel, Nagur M and St Thomas Chapel, Sunkanal in Ujini Mission was blessed and inaugurated on February 7, 2023,…
Blessing of MAHER at Zalki
A new foundation of the MAHER Group was blessed on 6, February 2023 at village Loni near Zalki in Vijayapura by Most Rev Dr. Robert…
ICYM office bearers meeting at Bhalki.
ICYM office bearers meeting was held at Holy Redeemer Church, Bhalki on 05 January 2023. ICYM secretaries from all the parishes presented their annual reports…
New Presbytery and the Chapel of Holy Cross Fathers dedicated to Divine Mercy today at Afzalpur Mission
The newly built Presbytery and the Chapel of Holy Cross Fathers dedicated to Divine Mercy Center were blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop…
Session on Social interventions and Present day challenges
Convened by Fr Anil Victor Vas, Secretary for Social Concerns all the FBOs except a few came together to share about their social interventions and…
First Carmelite Monastery in the Diocese ‘Carmel Sannidhi’
First Carmelite Monastery in the Diocese ‘Carmel Sannidhi’ – was blessed at Carmelgiri, the Kadeganchi by Most Rev Dr. Rober Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga in the…
Sacred Heart Church, Bidar was declared an independent Parish
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…
St Mary Hospital was blessed and inaugurated at Jewargi
The newly built St Mary Hospital was blessed and inaugurated by the Bishop of Gulbarga at Jewargi town on 24 September 2022 in the presence…
A review on Youth Ministry at ORBIT
A review of Youth Ministry in the diocese was held at ORBIT on 6 September 2022. Priests, Sisters, and Lay animators from various parishes and…
Free Physiotherapy Treatment and Festal Celebration at Mother Theresa Hospital, Gulbarga
Feast of St Theresa of Kolkota was meaningfully celebrated with several Doctors, 4 humanitarian foundations, and Medical and health personnel coming together at Mother Theresa…
Blessing of the New Convent at Zalki
On 25 July 2022, the newly built Convent of the Holy Cross Sisters and home for differently abled children in Zalki was inaugurated. Bishop blessed,…
The feast of St Ann at St Ann’s Parish, Vijayapura
The feast of St Ann was celebrated at St Ann’s Parish, Vijayapura on 24 July 2022. Most Rev Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga celebrated the…
St Peter Church, Shahapur celebrated its Patron’s Day
St. Peter’s day was organized by Rev. Fr. Clevan Gomes, the Mission Director of Shahapur, and his parish team on 29 June 2022. Fr David…
Muchalamba Mission celebrated its 20th Anniversary of the Mission
St. Joseph the Worker Church, Muchalamba celebrated its 20th Anniversary of the Mission Centre on 26 June 2022 with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided by…
9th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral
The Mother of Divine Grace Cathedral, Gulbarga celebrated its 9th anniversary of dedication on 26 June 2022. The vicar general of Gulbarga Diocese, Rev Fr…
Silver Jubilee of Sr Theckla Mary SSA and Sr Staline Mary SSA at Wadi
Sisters of St Ambrose Convent, Wadi celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Sr Theckla Mary SSA and Sr Staline Mary SSA on 10th June 2022 at…
The Pallotti Vridhi Vikas Trust at Muchalamba
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…
International Women’s Day celebration
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.…
Blessing and Inauguration of St Ann Church, Wadi
A ceremony of blessing and inauguration of St. Ann Church of Wadi was conducted by Most Rev. Dr Peter Machado; Archbishop of Bangalore and Most…
Holy Cross Mission Feast at Santhpur
Holy Cross Mission Feast was celebrated on 27 February 2022 with the procession of the Holy Eucharist from the SRA convent to the Church. Rev.…
Blessing and Inauguration of the newly built Grotto at ORBIT
On 27 February 2022, Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, blessed and inaugurated the newly built Grotto of our Lady. Thereafter Rosary was…
Blessing and Inauguration of St. Alphonsa Chapel, Mugnoor
2 January, 2022 was a great day to be remembered for the faithful of Mugnoor village a substation of Jalasangi Mission. People were filled with…
SNEHA SADAN the study home for girls
‘SNEHA SADAN’ The study home for girls was inaugurated on 6 November 2021 at Halbarga. It was blessed by Bishop of Gulbarga in the presence…
The Renovated Chapel was blessed at Carmelgiri
The renovated Chapel was blessed at Carmelgiri, Kadeganchi by Most Rev Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga. Newly elected Definitor General of order of The Discalced…
Annual Sports Meet at St Xavier College, Sirnoor
The Annual Sports Meet of St Xavier’s PU College Sirnoor was held on 01 November, 2021. The Students with much enthusiasm coupled with a great…
NCD Testing, Dental Screening, Covid Awareness & Vaccination promotion
The less privileged and the needy people of 30 villages from in and around Gulbarga availed health care facilities at Mother Theresa Hospital, Gulbarga on…
Health Care Camp at Kotnoor
Mother Theresa Charitable Hospital in Association with Narayana Health Care Organization conducted medical camp on 18 October 202 at Kotnoor-D. 40 beneficiaries availed free medical…
Youth Gathering at Bhalki
The ICYM of Bhalki centre organized a day’s programme for the youth of Bhalki center on 17 October, 2021. About 70 youth from Bhalki, Mural…
Cataract Screening Camp at Gulbarga
Mother Teresa Charitable Hospital, Gulbarga organized Cataract Screening Camp on 16 October, 2021. Dr Uday Patil was the resource person of the day who examined…
The Titular feast of St Lawrence at Talmadige Mission
The Titular feast of St Lawrence was celebrated at Talmadige Mission on Monday, 10th August 2021. Rev Fr Stany Lobo, the Vicar general of the…
Blessing of the New Houses at Hulsoor
Sixteen new houses were blessed at Hulsoor, Basavakalyan by His Grace, Most Rev Dr. Peter Machado, the Archbishop of Bangalore on17th July 2021. Most Rev …
Foundation Stone for the Holy Cross Primary School, Afzalpur
Foundation stone was blessed by Most Rev Robert Miranda, bishop of Gulbarga for the proposed Holy Cross Primary School, Afzalpur, near Kallur Thanda, on 17…
Tribute to Fr. Stan Swamy S.J at Shorapur
Prayer service was conducted as Tribute to Fr Stan Swamy S.J at Japamale Mathe Church, Shorapur on Sunday 12th July 2021. Church leaders and faithful…
Vaccination and Health Awareness Programme at Indi
To keep safe from the present and future variants of Covid 19, the sisters of DHM, Indi, organized vaccination and health awareness programme at Taluka…
Blessing of the renovated presbytery at Muchalamb
The renovated presbytery at Muchalamb was blessed by Most Rev Robert Miranda on 6th July 2021. Fr Clary D Souza, the Dean, Fr Sunil Mankare,…
Arrival of Don Bosco sisters at Afzalpur
Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco have started their Auxilium convent at Afzalpur. It was blessed and inaugurated by the Bishop of Gulbarga today on 3rd…
Blessing And Inauguration Of The Mount Carmel Chapel, Kadaganchi
Our lady of Mount Carmel Chapel, Kadaganchi was inaugurated on 9th February 2020 by Most Rev. Robert Miranda, bishop of Gulbarga in the presence of Provincial…
Inauguration And Blessing Of New School Building At Shahabad
The extended new school building of St. Thomas English medium school, shahabad was inaugurated on 23rd November by the Bishop. Fr. Stany Govias, the correspondent …
Marian Grotto And Catholic Enquiry Center At Bidar
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.…
Feast Of The Nativity Of B.V.M And Girl Child Day Celebration
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…
Inauguration And Blessing Of The Newly Constructed Community Hall At Maria Ashram
The Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary and the Inauguration as well as the blessing of the Newly constructed Community Hall at Maria Ashram, in Jalasangi…
Inauguration And Blessing Of Sacred Heart Church, Bidar
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…
Visit Of The Provincial Superior Of The Sisters Of St Charles Borromeo Of The Western Province:
Provincial Superior Sr. Wilma Rebello and Asst. Provincial of Western Province of Sisters of St Charles Borromeo made their canonical visit to the communities of…
Muchalamba Mission Received The Youth Convention Cross:
Muchalamba Mission received Youth Convention Cross on August 25th at Muchalamba centre. This was received from the Hulsoor centre. After the prayer service each person…
Rakshabandan At Aland Mission
Aland organized a ‘RAKSHABANDAN, celebration at Aland in Brahmakumari’s centre, Aland on 20th of August 2019. Several religious leaders as well as few local leaders…
Green Grow Campus By ICYM, Ujini Unit
The members of ICYM unit, Ujini under the leadership and guidance of Fr. Sunil Andrade organised green grow campus by planning various saplings in the…
Retreat For The Elderly Person At Bhalki:
Bhalki Mission team organised a day’s Retreat for the Elderly Persons at Bhalki on 4th August 2019. Rev. Fr Thomas D’Souza celebrated the Eucharist and offered…
Orientation Programme For MCA At Talmadige
Fr. Jude Daniel , the Director of St. Lawrence Church, Talmadige organised orientation programme for the members of Missionary Childhood Association. Fr. Gerald Sagar, the…
Blessing Of St. Paul Church, Ekamba
Faithful of Ekamba rejoiced for the new church at Ekamba, dedicated to St. Paul, Blessed and Inaugurated by the bishop in the presences of Priests,…
Anniversary Of Mary Pawada Mathe Church, Itga
he parishioners of Mary Pawada Mathe Church; Itga, celebrated their 17th anniversary of the dedication of the Church at Itga. Rev. Fr Jude Daniel; Director of Talmadige…
Reach Out Programme To The Flood Victims
The Religious Communities of Bijapur city (UFS, SJT, Cluny sisters and Jesuits) joined with Jesuit staff reaching out to the flood victims of chikapadasalagi village,…
Retreat At Hulsoor Church
Fr. Sunil Mankare organised a renewal retreat here at St. Antony Church, Hulsoor on 15th July 2019. Rev. Fr Deepak Furtado, and Team Bhalki preached this…
Sneha Sadan School, Kankal Reopens
After the tragic incident and death of the student Akash Kumbar, 7th Std, Sneha Sadan School was closed as per the order of BEO. The doors of…
Bethany Foundation Day Celebration
Bethany sisters celebrated 98th Foundation day of their congregation on 16th July, 2019 here at Chittapur. Fr. Salvadore Fernandes; The Parish Priest of Chittapur, was the Chief…
Feast Of St’s. Peter And Paul
The St’s Peter and Paul Church; Siddeshwar, the substation of Halbarga Mission celebrated their annual feast of their patron on 14th July. Rev. Fr. Austin…
Kristashrama, Kaudiyal- Monthly Retreat
“They have washed their roves and made them white in the blood of the Lamb”. Rev 7:14. Kristashrama, Kaudiayal, The Gulbarga Diocesan retreat centre, organised…
Couples Retreat At Bhalki
The July month’s retreat at Bhalki was specially dedicated for the couples. 40 couples participated in the programme. Fr. Deepak Furtado Celebrated the Holy Eucharist. …
‘ORBIT’ Staff Orientation
Three days long orientation programme was organized for the entire staff at ORBIT by Fr. Faustine Lobo, Coordinator of KRPP, a veteran in Social Work…
Laity Sunday Programme At Gurkunta Chapel, Sedam
Holy Spirit Chapel, Sub-station of Sedam parish Celebrated feast of the Holy Spirit and the Laity Sunday On 7th July Sunday, Fr. Vincent Thoras the…
Inauguration Of Navajeevana– Community Based Rehabilitation Of Mentally Ill Persons Project At ORBIT.
NAVAJEEVANA Project was officially launched on 29th June 2019 at ORBIT Humnabad. Dr. Abhijith, Psychiatrist from District Mental Health Programme inaugurated the Project on behalf of…
Domestic Workers Day Celebration At Vijayapura
Social action center and Non-formal Educational Institute of Bijapur Mission, jointly organised and celebrated the world domestic workers day on 17th June 2019 at Bijapur…
Denary Level Mission Orientation At Bijapur Mission
Mission Orientation for the priests and sisters of Bijapur deanery was held at Maitry, Bijapur on 16th June 2019. Rev. Fr Faustine Lobo, Co-ordinator KRPP and…
Feast Of The Cathedral, Kalaburagi
The parishioners of Cathedral Parish Kalaburagi celebrated their annual Church Feast on Sunday, 16th June 2019. It was also the 6th anniversary of the dedication of…
Ramzan Celebration At Vijayapura (Bijapur)
The Mission team of Vijayapura organised Ramzan Feast with our Muslim brethren at Vijayapura City on 12thJune 2019. Sri. Yogeshwari Matha, Aroda Mata Janab Ismail Abarari,…
Orientation & Inauguration Of The Academic Year Of St. Mary PU, Gulbarga
St. Mary PU College organized the orientation program for their students on 10th June 2019 here at Mother Theresa Community Hall, Gulbarga . Animators of…
Orientation To S.S.L.C Students At St. Joseph’s School, Gulbarga
Orientation programme was held on 10th June 2019 for the students of SSLC at St Joseph’s Girls’ School, Gulbarga. 210 students participated in apt attention. …
Inauguration Of The Sunday Catechism Class:
The Parish Priests of many mission centre and parishes have taken keen interest in the Faith Formation by solemnly inaugurating the Sunday catechism classes in…
Tribute To The Victims Of Sri Lanka Bomb Blast:
Inter-religious Dialogue forum and United Christian Forum joined to gather to pray in the “Candle Light procession” at Bhalki on 3rd May. Many political and…
KARUNOTHSAVA 2019
The message of Divine Mercy is a powerful and moving way to come closer to Christ. Karunothsava 2019 was an unique event which was organized…
Candle Light Procession At Cathedral
Clergy and Faithful of Cathedral organized candle light procession on 25th April 2019 to pray for the victims of bomb blast in Sri Lanka. Karnataka United…
Blessing Of The Newly Renovated Ujini Church
Congratulations to Fr. Sunil Andrade and Team for making the church altar beautiful, attractive and creating a prayerful atmosphere in the church. It was blessed…
Live ‘Shilube Haadhi’ At Itga
The passion and death of Jesus Christ was enacted and depicted here at Itga centre on Saturday 14th April 2019 at 4.00 pm . Around…
Live Way Of The Cross At Basavakayan
Live Way of the Cross, the passion and death of Jesus Christ was depicted here at Basavakayan on Friday 13th April 2019 at 4.00 pm. Around…
Pastoral Visit To Bidar
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…
Bishops Visit To Three Villages Of Santhpur Mission
The faithful of Dupadamahagaon and Manigampur (both Old and New) Villages (Santhpur Mission) were delighted by the visit of Bishop on 17th March 2019. People expressed…
Seminar On Strengthening The Democracy And Constitution Of India
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,…
Bishops Visit To YENKUR And DAVARGAON Villages
The faithful of Yenkur and Davargav villages of Bhalki centre were visited by Bishop on 10th March 2019. People welcomed the Bishop in a traditional way.…