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Inter-religious Theologian Raimon Panikkar Dies at 91

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BELLARY, SEP. 01: Professor Raimon Panikkar, the world-renowned theologian of Indian origin, died in his home in Spain, Aug. 26. He was 91. Panikkar, son of an Indian Hindu father and a Spanish Catholic mother, is known for his theological scholarship in the areas of comparative religion and inter-religious dialogue.   His death was announced in a website dedicated to him–www.raimonpanikkar.org.   He was born ... Read More

Devotees Begin Novena for Nativity Feast With Fervor at Bellary Mathe Shrine

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BELLARY, AUG. 30: The nine-day novena in preparation for the annual feast of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary began with solemnity and fervor at the popular Bellary Arogya Mathe Shrine, Bellary.  Bishop Henry D’Souza blessed and hoisted the traditional shrine flag and hoisted it to the music by local folk artistes on Sunday, Aug. 30.  The flag hoisting was preceded ... Read More

Hyderabad Catholics Bid Tearful Farewell to Archbishop; Funeral At Vijayawada Today

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HYDERABAD, 29 AUG: Over 3,000 Catholics bid a tearful farewell to their beloved Archbishop here Sunday Aug. 29 at St. Mary’s School grounds, Hyderabad.   The memorial Holy Mass was presided over the Guntur Bishop Gali Bali with Bishop of Vijayawada Prakash Mallavarpu, Bishop of Nellore MD Prakasam, Bishop of Kurnool Anthony Poola, Bishop of Gulbarga Robert Miranda and Bishop of Bellary He... Read More

Hyderabad Archbishop Marampudi Joji Passes Away

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BELLARY, AUG. 28: Hyderabad Archbishop Marampudi Joji passed away on Friday evening Aug. 27 at Archbishop’s House in Secunderabad after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. He was 68. It has been reported that after lunch at 2 pm, the bishop went to his room to take rest and locked it from inside. In the evening, as the bishop didn't ... Read More

C.M. Assures Christians Stringent Action Against Khanapur MLA

BELGAUM, AUG. 26 (SAR NEWS): Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, August 25, assured a Christian delegation stringent action against Khanapur Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, Prahlad Remani, for his alleged anti-Christian remarks during Independence Day celebrations at Khanapur, August 15. Bishop Peter Machado of Belgaum along with other Christian leaders met Yeddyurappa as soon as he landed at Sambra Airport on his visit ... Read More

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Rehabilitation of Flood Victims and Diocesan Diamond Jubilee

1. Relief for flood victims: With a substantial contribution from Caritas India, the guidance from KROSS and the assistance from convents, institutions, friends and well wishers, we have been able to ... Read More

To All Secretaries of Diocesan Organizations

Dear Rev. Fathers,  Greetings of peace and joy to all of you! It’s about four months since the Diocesan Councils, Commissions and Committees were formed. It’s proper that we assess as to ho... Read More

Circular 18 Dated Aug. 19, 2009

Dear Rev. Fathers, Sisters and Brothers,   Greetings of peace and joy to all of you!   1.      Year of Priests: Workshop on Pastoral Management The two-day workshop held on Aug. 12-13, with ... Read More

Deaneries reorganized

BELLARY, JULY 22:  As per recommendation of the Council of Priests, Koppal District has been created as a new Deanery of the ... Read More

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Hyderabad Archbishop Marampudi Joji

Hyderabad Archbishop Marampudi Joji passed away on Friday Aug. 27 evening at Archbishop’s House in Secunderabad after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. He was 68. His funeral will bw ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Saturday, 28 August 2010

Teresa (79), mother of Fr. Arulaiah

passed away on 19 Aug. 2010 in Chennai. The funeral was held on the 20th Aug. ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Christopher (52), brother of Fr. Vijay Kumar

Christopher (52), brother of Fr. Vijay Kumar, died of a massive heart attack on Aug. 14, in Mysore. His funeral will be held at 4.00 pm on Aug. 15 at ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Saturday, 14 August 2010

Sr. Mary Noel, smmi (70), of Kripanilaya Convent, Sandur

Sr. Mary Noel, smmi (70), of Kripanilaya Convent, Sandur, died on Aug. 02. Her funeral will be held on Aug. 07, 2010. ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Saturday, 14 August 2010

Lily Dias (69), mother of Fr. Maxim Dias

Lily Dias (69), mother of Fr. Maxim Dias passed away at 6.25 am on July 20 at Mangalore. The funeral will be held at 3.30 pm on July 21 at ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Tuesday, 20 July 2010

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Bellary Arogya Mathe Shrine

Bellary-Mathe-small The Shrine of Bellary Arogya Mathe was blessed and dedicated on 8th September 2000 on the feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother Mary in memory of the great jubilee 2000 and the Golden Jubilee of the Diocese of Bellary

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Diocesan Diamond Jubilee

This year is Diamond Jubilee of our Bellary Diocese.  It is completing 60 years in the service to God and His people.

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Loss of Life and Property due to Flash Floods in Bellary Diocese

 Number of people affected : 151,934
Loss of life : 72
Villages affected : 1,296
Houses destroyed/damaged : 118,833
Relief being distributed to : 3,500 families
No. Catholic houses lost: 560
Number of medical camps held : 22