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21 Couples Enter Into Wedlock At Bellary

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    BELLARY, MAY 13: 21 couples got into wedlock at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hire Naganoor on May 13. Bishop of Bellary Henry D’Souza presided over the Eucharist Celebration and blessed the couples. Bishop urged the newly-wed “always to treat each other with respect and honor, to love each other sincerely and to build good families”. Bishop D’Souza urged the new couples &l... Read More

Religious Leaders Need To Build Bridges: Bishop

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“Religions are a great motivating force. They need to motivate their followers to serve the society through education, healthcare, promotion of human rights of Dalits, women and children”, Bishop stated. Bishop D’Souza was speaking at a large inter-religious gathering held at H.B. Halli in the heartland of Veerashaivism, April 16. “Religious leaders should promote mutual trust, human dignity and freedom”, added Bishop He... Read More

Easter Message: There Is Always "A Third Day"

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By P.N. BENJAMIN Thus, ostensibly it all ended in defeat and despair on the Cross on Calvary on that Black Friday two thousand years ago.. "Well, that's all over," the Roman governor and his friends must have thought. How wrong they were! It was only the beginning. Not defeat, but a fabulous new hope had been born; not despair, but an unexampled joy, ... Read More

Bellary Christians “Run for Jesus”

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BELLARY, April 7 (Sagayam): Hundreds of Bellary Christina participated in a 10 kilometers marathon called “Run for Jesus” on held on Holy Saturday, April 7, here at Bellary. The marathon was flagged off by Bishop of Bellary Henry D’Souza from Bellary Arogya Mathe shrine. It wound through the streets of Bellary - via VIMs College, Tank Bund road, Mothi circle etc. ... Read More

Large Numbers Join Palm Sunday Ecumenical Procession In Bellary

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BELLARY, APRIL 1: A large number of Christians joined the Palm Sunday ecumenical procession held on Sunday, April 1, organized by the United Christian Forum, Bellary. The annual procession, which is being held on the occasion of the Holy Week, began with an ecumenical praise and worship at the St. Antony’s Cathedral. Thereafter, Christian faithful marched with palms in their ... Read More

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Diocesan Pastoral Council inaugurated

Dear Rev. Fathers, Sisters and Brothers, Warmest greetings of peace and joy to all!    1.     Diocesan Pastoral Council inaugurated The newly formed Bellary Diocesan Pastoral Council was inaugurated Oct. 2 at ... Read More

To All Secretaries of Councils, Commissions and Committees

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 ... Read More

Year of Priests: Workshop on Pastoral management

     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 ... Read More

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

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Sebastian Dias (85), father of Rev. Fr. Maxim Dias,

parish priest of St. Michael’s Church, Kudligi, passed away at 5.30 am on Nov. 29, 2011. The funeral will be held at 3.30 pm on Nov. 30 at Siddakatte, S... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Mathew (66), brother of Sr. Shalini, RGS

Good Shepherd Convent, Bellary passed away on April 4, in Bangalore. The funeral service will be held on April 5 a... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Dustinaiah (68), father of Fr. Jaya Raj Putti

passed away this morning [Feb. 21] at 7.30 am at Guntur. Funeral will be held at 9.00 am on Feb. 22. ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Monday, 21 February 2011

Chinna (36), brother of Fr. Jaya Raj

Chinna (36), brother of Fr. Jaya Raj passed away on Feb. 2 at Hyderabad. The funeral will be held on Feb. 3rd afternoon in Guntur. ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Sr. Lawrence, RGS (79)

Sr. Lawrence, RGS (79), Good Shepherd Convent in Bellary died at 6.30 AM on Dec. 19. The funeral will be at 9.00 AM on Dec. 20 the Good Shepherd Convent, ... READMORE

Obituary | Bp Henry D'Souza | Sunday, 19 December 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