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Bishop Henry D'Souza
Bishop of Bellary
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Adoration Chapel, Grotto, Belfry Inaugurated on Bishop’s Platinum Birthday : Ballari_ Manvi,Raichur,
Bishop Henry D’ Souza, Bishop of Bellary blessed and inaugurated Adoration Chapel, Grotto, Belfry at St. Mary’s Church, Manvi, Raichur District on 9th September, 2024.
The Bishop of Bellary celebrated his 75th Platinum Birthday on September 9th, 2024 with a thanksgiving Eucharist concelebrated with large number of priests at Ballari Arogya Mathe
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Orientation Program “on Synodal way of functioning” for newly formed Pastoral Council Members held:
The Diocese of Bellary organized a day long orientation program for the newly formed members of Parish Pastoral Councils, Finance Committees and Facilitators of various Commissions from all the parishes of the diocese.
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Thousands Joyfully witnessed Bellary Arogya Mathe Mahothsava
Ballari Arogya Mathe Mahothsava was held in Ballari from Aug. 30 to Sep. 8 at the Bellary Arogya Mathe Shrine, Bellary.
The festival was climaxed with a solemn Eucharistic Concelebration presided over by Most Rev. Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary where large number of priests, religious and laypeople participated
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Christian Leaders visit Road accident Victims at Hospitals.
Sept 7, 2024, Raichur: (Fr.Nelson Menezes, PRO) Bishop Henry D’Souza along with
priests, sisters visited today 27 injured school students at Hospitals in Raichur. The
Bishop and leaders personally met each of the injured children and offering them
consolation and comforting them and wishing them speedy recovery.
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Deekhsa Bhavan Minor Seminary welcomes new Rector
Fr Gnanapragasam T. was installed as the new Rector of Deeksha Bhavan, Diocesan minor seminary on May 23 at Bellary.
A solemn celebration of taking charge took place at Deeksha Bhavan, with Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary, presiding over the ceremony.
In his address to the gathering, Bishop said, “A seminary
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Two new priests ordained for Bellary Diocese
Two new priests were conferred the order of priesthood on May 21 at St Alphonsa School premises, Shakthinagar, Raichur District.
Kennedy Fernandez, son of John Fernandez and Mary Fernandez from Shakthinagar parish, and Yuvraj (Veeresh), son of Francis and Sharadamma
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Newly built St. Antony’s chapel was blessed at Dumpti
Newly built St. Antony’s chapel was blessed and inaugurated by Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary, on May 13 at Dumpti.
A large gathering of villagers and parishioners attended the function happily.
The Bishop said at the occasion that the church is a house of God which welcomes all
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New Didigi parish opened and new church blessed
The new parish of Didigi was inaugurated and the new church dedicated to St Therese was blessed by Bishop Henry D’Souza on 12 May 2024.
The new parish of St. Therese of Child Jesus was earlier part of Jawalgera parish.
A large number of local Catholics joyfully participated in the event.
With the opening of the new parish, the long standing request from the nearby sub-stations was met.
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Orientation and Vocation camp organized by the Diocese Platinum Jubilee Committee in the diocese
Large number of students from different parishes of the diocese of Bellary who
completed SSLC, PUC participated in the orientation and vocation camp organized by
Diocesan Platinum Jubilee Committee and Vocation and Formation Commission of
the Diocese.
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Thousands rejioce over the dedication of renovated sacred heart church at mudgal
MUDGAL, RAICHUR, APRIL 22,2024: Thousands witnessed the opening and
dedication of the renovated and extended Sacred Heart church at Mudgal, Raichur
District with great rejoicing.
The inauguration ceremony commenced at 10 a.m. on 22 nd April, 2024.
Archbishop Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore solemnly blessed and dedicated
the Church in Mudgal town.
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New block for science lab,library inaugration at blessed alphonsa school,shaktinagar raichur
A new block for Science lab , library
and separate toilet block for girls at Blessed and inaugurated at Blessed
Alphonsa School, Shaktinagar on April 21, 2024 by Bishop Henry D’Souza,
Bishop of Bellary and President of Bellary Diocesan Board of Education.
Blessed Alphonsa School, started in 1989 at this Thermal Power Station of
Raichur is doing yeoman service in transforming individuals into empowered
citizens of the society ever since in this power house of Raichur district.
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Kathargi,kappagal chapels of manvi parish blessed
Kathargi, St. Antony’s chapeland Arogya
Mathe Chapelof Manvi parish wereblessed and inauguratedon April 15 by
bishop Henry D’ Souza in the presence of a large gathering of villagers and
parishioners. This was an occasion to witness Christ and his message.
Both Kathargi and Kappagal chapels were constructed in the year 1985 by
then Parish Priest of Manvi, late Fr. Alphonse M.A. Parts of the land on which
the chapels stand were donated by the local villagers for the construction of
place of worship.
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52 Children Enthusiastically Participated in the Yuva Pratibha Shibira
Over 52 Catholic children aged 10-15 years, from all over
the diocese participated enthusiastically in the Musical Summer camp in Keyboard and
Guitar held at Deeksha Bhavan, Bishop’s House Campus, Cantonment, Bellary.
Rev. Frs. Alphonse George, P. V. Antony along with Mr. Alwyn D’Cunha from
Mangalore and Mr. Immanuel from St. Antony’s Cathedral Church, C.B., Ballari
organized the ten days camp held from 11 th April till 20 th ,2024.
The children participated with keen interest and learned basic musical notation and
some songs.
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Renovated christ the king church blessed at kustagi, koppalapr 07.2024:
The renovated and extended Christ the King Church at Kustagi, Koppal district of Karnataka
was blessed and rededicated on April7 th on Divine Mercy Sunday at 5.30 p.m., by the Bishop of
Bellary, Most Rev. Henry D’Souza. It coincided with the Platinum jubilee year of the diocese of
Bellary. A large number of devotees, Priests,and Religious witnessed the occasion.
The Kustagi Mission was erected in the year 1995 by the late bishop of Bellary Most Rev.
Joseph D’ Silva with Rev. Fr. Antony Fernandes as its first Parish Priest. The Christ the King
Church was built and blessed on 1 st Feb., 1999.
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Inauguration of the newblock atst mary's hospital, contonment, bellary
A New block at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cantonment, Bellary
was Blessed by Bishop Henry D’ Souza, Bishop of Bellary, and inaugurated by Sr.
Florence Gitanjali Fernandez FHIC, Provincial Superior on Divine Mercy Sunday,7 th
April 2024 at 11a.m.amidthe large gathering.
St.Mary’s Hospital in Ballari has a history of over hundred and fiftyyears.Which
wasstarted as the “BritishFemale Hospital” in BritishIndian times probably in the year
1825.
Later Bishop John Hogan,the first Bishop of Bellary purchased the hospital in 1937
and started the medical mission with the help of FMM Sisters.
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United Christian Forum – Ballari Elects New Office Bearers BALLARI:
United Christian Forum – Ballari held its Annual General Body Meeting at which new team of office bearers was elected on Tuesday, 9 January at Bishop’s House, Ballari.
Incumbent President Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary and Chairman of United Christian Forum was re-elected by acclamation.
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Christmas celebrated with Trans-genders and Devadasis at Bellary
Over 100 trans-genders and Devadasi women joyfully celebrated Christmas at Holy
Trinity Church, Kudathini on December 22. The programme was organized by the Bellary Diocesan Commission for Trans-genders
and Devadasis, facilitated by Fr Jai Prakash and Sister Merin Jose SJC.
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Joyful Christmas celebrated in Bellary Central Prison
Christmas was celebrated joyfully at the Central Prison Ballari on Dec 20. Orgnanised
by the Bellary Diocesan Prison Ministry Team, over 400 prisoners attended.
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Special children celebrate Christmas in a very special way in Bellary
Over 250 special children differently abled celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities along with Christmas on December 18 at St Anthony Community Hall, Bellary. The programme was organized by the Bellary Diocesan Commission for the Physically Challenged with Sr Franzina SJC, as chairperson.
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Ecumenical Christmas celebrated; “Promote universal human fraternity”, urges Bishop of Bellary
"Christmas is a universal, world-wide celebration. It embraces all cultures and all age
groups – young and old. Divine love embraces all unconditionally. Therefore, all
pastors, the religious and Christians need to strive to promote universal fraternity
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Christians of Siruguppa hold Christmas Peace March
Over thousand Christians and their fiends held a Christmas Peace March and
ecumenical Christmas celebration on Dec 9 at Siruguppa in Bellary Diocese.
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ICYM Bellary elects a new team of office bearers
Indian Catholic Youth Association, Bellary elected a new team of office bearers, led by Miss. Jessy Kotha Anand as president.
The diocesan level election was held on Sunday, Dec 3 at Holy Family church premises.
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Over 150 children joyfully take part in Children’s Talent Festival
A Talent Festival for Children was held at Bellary Deanery level on 26 th November 2023
at St. Antony Pastoral Centre. It was organized by the Catholic Association, Bellary.
The festival was arranged on the occasion of the Children’s Day. The festival was
organised in two phases. In the first phase,
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“Fight Superstition; Cultivate A Scientific Temper”: Bishop Henry D’Souza
“Fight superstition and cultivate a scientif temper in students”, urged Bishop of Bellary,
Bishop Henry D”Souza today at Bellary.
Bishop Henry D”Souza was opening “Gnana Deevige” a Science and Arts Exhibition at
St Joseph Boys School at Bellary.
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Ongoing Formation Given to Sixty Five Teachers
Sixty five teachers of faith formation and moral education were given ongoing
formation on 27 Oct 27 at St Antony Pastoral Centre, Bellary.
The programme was animated by Fr. Vincent Suresh, secretary of the diocesan
commission for faith formation.
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Renovated 200 Year Cemetery Chapel Blessed
The renovated chapel of the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Cowl Bazaar, Bellary was
blessed and rededicated on November 2, 2023, by Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of
Bellary.
There was an old cemetery chapel of the British era that existed as early as the 19 th
century. Bishop Ambrose P. Yeddanapalli, OFM,
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MC Brothers House for Destitute Men opened in Bellary
Newly built MC Ashram run by Missionaries of Charity Brothers was blessed and
opened on 13 Oct at Bellary.
Superior General of MC Brothers Br. Russel opened the two- floor building and Bishop
Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary blessed it.
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Minor Seminary alumni meet instils new vigour
Dheeksha Bhavan Bellary Diocesan minor seminary alumni meet held 3-4 August instilled
joy and vigour in the priests.The meet was organizedby the Rector, Fr Alphonse George and was inaugurated by Bishop
Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary.Most of the former Rectors of the Seminary, Frs. Vincent Rodrigues, Lourdu Marianna,
Vincent O.,....
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Large Number Witnessed Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Toranagallu Church
The silver jubilee celebration of the Holy Spirit church in Toranagallu, Steel Town was held with fervour and joy on July 30.
The concelebrated Eucharistic celebration on Sunday, was presided by Bishop Henry D’ Souza, Bishop of Bellary along with a large number priests,religious and the faithful marking the climax of the colourful celebration....
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Religious Superiors and HMs to strengthen value education
The superiors of religious houses and HMs of educational institutions of Bellary Diocese resolve to strengthen value education in schools in the Catholic Diocese of Bellary.Superiors and HMs participated enthusiastically in a day – long session held on “Value Education” held on July 29, at Bishop’s House, Bellary.
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District Minister Nagendra Launches Diocesan Green Sunday
Ballari District in-charge Minister Sri Nagendra, launched the Bellary Diocesan Green Sunday Campaign by planting saplings in the cathedral premises on July 16.
H’ble Minister for Youth Empowerment, sports and Tribal welfare, Government of Karnataka, was assisted by Mayor Ms Thriveni and Deputy Mayor Ms Janaki in the presence of Bishop Henry D’Souza....
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Bellary Christians demand: end to violence, restore peace in Manipur
A large number of Christians and well wishers joined, braving the rain showers, demanding immediate end to violence and restoration of peace in Manipur. A prayer meeting for peace held at Gandhi Bhavan and a peace march through the city was organized by the ecumenical United Christian Forum of Bellary, on July 6....
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43 New Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Commissioned
43 new Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion were commissioned at Bellary on Sunday, 18 June 2023. Bishop Henry D’Souza presented a letter of appointment, a shawl and a copy of the New Testament to the candidates who participated in the day-long formation programme held at the Bishop’s...
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Feast of St. Antony celebrated with great fervor
The Feast of St. Antony of Padua, patron of the Diocese of Bellary was celebrated on 13 June at St. Antony’s Cathedral Church, and St. Anthony Shrine Church, Bandihatti, Bellary, with great fervor. The festival was climaxed with a solemn Eucharistic Concelebration presided over by Bishop...
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New convent building blessed at Chikkehesarur
Newly built convent building for the Good Shepherd Sisters at Chikkehesarur was blessed by Bishop Henry D’Souza on 31 May 2023. “In a multi-religious context, the presence of the religious sisters should be shining light illuminating the minds of people through education...
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Deacon Arogya Dani ordained a priest
Bishop Henry D’Souza , Bishop of Bellary, ordained Deacon Arogya Dani a priest for the Diocese of Bellary on 15 May, 2023 at St. Antony’s Cathedral, Bellary The ordination ceremony begun with Rector, Fr. Alphonse George presenting the candidate to ordaining prelate....
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Bellary major seminarians attend mission experience joyfully
All the major seminarians of the Bellary diocese had a mission experience during the summer holidays, 10-30 April 2023. They were sent out to different mission stations of the diocese like Maski – Anthargangi, Nanjaldinni, Hanchinal, Uskiyal, Kotnekal , Medikinal, Kottur- Ayynahalli...
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Diocesan Yuvajanostava held at Loyola College
The Diocesan Youth Convention was held 21-23 April at Loyola College Campus, Manvi, Raichur district. Over 340 youth participated enthusiastically. The theme of the convention was: Youth Marching with Faith in Christ! Yuvajanotsava is an important event aimed at bringing...
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Diocesan convention of Friends of Jesus held
Eighty three persons from various parishes in the diocese participated in one day conference organised by the Diocesan Commission for Evangelization. The day’s animation began at 9.30 a. m at Bishop’s House, Bellary The program begun with “Praise and Worship” animated by Fr. Jose Prakash...
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Renovated Bishop’s House inaugurated and blessed
Ambulance service for the poor was launched by the Catholic Diocese of Bellary on 18 February 2023. Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary blessed the new ambulance and placed it under the auspices of BDDS, the diocesan social development society...
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Bellary Diocese launches Ambulance Services for Poor
Ambulance service for the poor was launched by the Catholic Diocese of Bellary on 18 February 2023. Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary blessed the new ambulance and placed it under the auspices of BDDS, the diocesan social development society...
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Thousands bid tearful farewell to Swamy Dayanad
Swamy Dayanand OFM, a mendicant “sadhu” who walked in the footsteps of his Master Jesus Christ and St Francis of Assisi with simplicity and austerity, went to his eternal reward on Sunday, 22 Jan, 2023. Born as Jose Malekudiyil, in Kerala on 19 June 1950, entered the order of Franciscan...
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“United witness is the heart of the Christian Mission”: Bishop Henry D’Souza
“United witness of all is the heart of Christian Mission; hence a priority for all Christians,” declared Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary.
Bishop Henry D’Souza was addressing a well attended ecumenical prayer meeting held Jan.18 at Shalom AG Church, organized by the United Christian Forum (UCF) of Bellary...
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Bellary Bishop condoles the death of Emeritus Pope Benedict
BELLARY, 2 JAN 2023: Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary expressed his profound grief at the passing away of emeritus Pope Benedict XVI . “Pope Benedict was a devoted shepherd, an outstanding theologian and an eminent writer,” stated Bishop Henry. “I had the privilege on personally meeting...
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Ecumenical Christmas Celebration Held With Trans-genders
Christmas cum New Year celebration was held on Sunday I January, 2023 at Holy Trinity Mission, Kudthinni. The Special invitees for the occasion were trans-genders of Kudthinni locality.
Bishop Henry D’Souza of Bellary presided over the ecumenical celebration...
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Ecumenical Christmas Get-together Held at Ballari
Prominent leaders of the Christian communities – priests, pastors and congregation leaders of the Bellary district jointly celebrated Christmas at St. Anthony’s Pastoral Centre on Dec. 8.
The ecumenical meet was organized by the Catholic Association – Ballari, United Christian Forum and the Ecumenical ...
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Ongoing formation on synodality held for priests and religious
A day-long ongoing formation on “Promotion of Synodality in Communities and Transforming Pastoral Structures was held for priests and religious of the Bellary Diocese.
The animation programme was held Dec. 12-13 at the St. Anthony Pastoral Center, Bellary...
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Fr. Charles D’ Souza, An Exemplary Pastor Called To Eternal Home
Fr. Charles D’Souza, Notary of the Diocese of Bellary and former Chancellor and Rector of St. Anthony’s Cathedral, passed away on 29 July, at about 12.45 pm due to a massive heart attack. He was 78. Fr Charles was residing in Bethany Senior Priests’ Home...
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SFS Fathers Help Needy Affected by Lockdown
Parish at Koppal had executed several activities to help out the poor families in the Parish and migrant people from Orisa who were travelling from Koppal to Orisa during the pandemic Covid 19. This program is financially supported by VIKASJYOTHI, Fransalian Resource Centre...
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Bellary Diocese holds Special Formation Program For Seminarians
A three days intensive formation program was held for the major and minor seminarians of Bellary Diocese at Deeksha Bhavan Minor Seminary, Bellary from July 12-14. The program was inaugurated by Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary. In his inaugural address, Bishop D’Souza spoke...
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Ballari Boys Scouts Hold Vana Mahotsava
Boys Scouts of St. Joseph’s Boys School, Ballari, celebrated “Vana Mahotsva” (Forest Festival), launched by Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary on June 5 in Cowl Bazaar, Ballari. The programme is part of the diocesan programme to plant 2,000 saplings in church and school premises. It is aimed at promoting greenery and creating awareness among students and youth on the need of increasing green cover to the mother earth...
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Bellary Diocese Blessed With Two New Priests
Fr. Rayappa T. and Fr. Xavier Ravi were ordained priests on 21 June at Deeksha Bhavan diocesan minor seminary chapel, Bellary by Bishop Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary. The ordination ceremony was held with only the close family members and a few priests present due to COVID-19 restrictions, strictly following Govt. guidelines. During his homily Bishop D’Souza spoke on the identity of priests. He reminded how Jesus declared...
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Food Kits Distributed To 2,200 Families In Bellary Diocese
Bellary Diocese in collaboration with Jesuit Mission, Manvi, distributed food kits to 2200 families affected by Covid lockdown in Bellary, Koppal, Raichur and Vijayanagar districts. This distribution mainly aimed at helping families which are hard hit during the second wave of the Covid pandemic...
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Bishops’ Synod 2023 – Theme “Synodality of Church” Is Timely And Relevant: Bellary Bishop
BELLARY, MAY 29: Bishop of Bellary Henry D’Souza has “joyfully and enthusiastically” welcomed the theme of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops: ‘For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission’ “is timely and relevant.”...
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Fr Antonyraj P – Vicar General and Cathedral Rector Called to Heavenly Home
BALLARI, MAY 21: Fr. Antonyraj P. - Vicar General and Rector of St. St Anthony’s Cathedral, Ballari was called to his heavenly abode at 6.20 pm on May 20 at St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore.
He was 68 years of age and 41 years a priest...
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Covid Care Center Opened at BDDS In Bellary
MAY 8, 2021: Bishop Henry D’Souza along with other Executive Committee members of United Christian Forum, Ballari opened a Covid Care Center (CCC) at Bellary Diocesan Development Center (BDDS) on May 8. Run by the Catholic Diocese of Bellary in collaboration with Caritas India and United Christian Forum under the direction...
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Fr. NA Vincent Called To His Heavenly Home
Fr. NA Vincent, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Bellary and Manager of St. Joseph’s Boys’ School, Bellary, was called to his heavenly home on April, 23, 2021. He died at 11 AM due to a massive heart attack. He was 62 years of age and 35 years a priest. In morning he celebrated Holy Eucharist...
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Kavital Sevashram Convent And Children’s Home Golden Jubilee Held
The Golden Jubilee celebration of Sevashram Convent and Children’s Home was held on 10 April 2021 at Kavithal,Raichur district.
Sisters of Charity of Sts. Bartholomea and Vincenza Gerosa begun their mission at Kavithal which is a rural area in Lingasugur Taluk of Raichur district 50 years ago...
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Bellary Christians Mark Good Friday With Great Fervour
Large number of people from all walks of life and beliefs participated in Good Friday procession in Ballari. Right after the Good Friday liturgical services, the large number of faithful, priests and religious men and women gathered at Bellary Arogya Mathe Shrine Church for veneration of the cross...
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Sindhanur Deanery Organized Lenten Retreat
Over 1500 people from Sindhanur deanery parishes participated in the retreat held at Holy Family Church preises, Mar. 19-21. The retreat was animated by Bro. Peter and his team. The retreat was concluded with the Holy Eucharist presided by Bishop Henry, Bishop of Bellary. During the homily Bishop urged the faithful to...
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Feast of St. Joseph Celebrated With Solemnity In Bellary
Bishop Henry D’ Souza, Bishop of Bellary along with many priests of Bellary concelebrated Holy Eucharist at 5.30 pm in Bellary Arogya Mathe Shrine Church, on March 19, the solemnity of St. Joseph. Large number of faithful participated. Pope Francis has declared this year 2021 as the year of St. Joseph. It is in order to...
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Catholic Healthcare Professionals Meet In Bellary
Heads of healthcare institutions serving in the Diocese of Bellary enthusiastically participated in a workshop on March 18 at Bishop’s House, Bellary
The meet was organized by the Heath Commission, Diocese of Bellary. The workshop was animated by Fr. Santhosh Dias, Regional Secretary of KRCBC Health Commission...
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“Women Mould the Society”: Bishop Henry D’Souza
“Women are the great moulders of the society”, said Bishop Henry D’Souza of Bellary Diocese, while addressing over 250 women, gathered at St. Antony’s Community Center, Bellary for International Women’s Day celebration held on March 14. “Without women our society...
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Lenten Youth Retreat organized at Adhyatma Retreat Center
Over 400 Catholic youth from all over the Diocese of Bellary participated in Lentern Youth retreat held at Adhyatma Retreat Center, Arogya Mathe Shrine premises, Bellary, Mar.12-14. The retreat was animated by TK George and team. Several priests from Bellary deanery assisted the youth spiritually.
Youth benefitted from Taize...
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Over 100 Candidates Benefit From Pre-Cana Course In Bellary
A three-day Pre-Cana preparation course was held on Jan. 24-26, 2021 for the marriageable young men and women at St. Antony’s Pastoral Center, Ballari. Over 100 young persons from different parts of the diocese participated. It was ably animated by the Diocesan Family
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Bible Sunday Celebrations held in the Diocese of Bellary
Bible Sunday was meaningfully celebrated in the Diocese of Bellary on Jan 24, well organized by the Diocesan Commission for Bible.
At the solemn Eucharistic celebration held at St. Antony’s Cathedral, Ballari on Sunday,
Jan 24, in his homily Bishop Henry D’Souza urged every family to have a “family Bible”...
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Ecumenical Prayer Octave Celebrated Enthusiastically in Bellary
Representatives from various Christian denominations – pastors, priests and Christian leaders participated in large number in the Ecumenical Prayer Service organized by United Christian Forum, Bellary, at St. Antony’s Cathedral Church, Cowl Bazaar, Sunday, Jan 24 at 6.15 pm.
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SACERDOTAL GOLDEN JUBILEE
"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” declares the Psalmist in Ps. 118:24.
Fr. Paul Fernandes has become golden. Therefore, joyfully and gratefully we are celebrating 50 years of God’s loving faithfulness in her life and her joyful priestly commitment...
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Bellary Ecumenical Meet Warmly Welcomes Pope Francis' "Fratelli Tutti"
BELLARY, DEC 10: All Christians ecumenical meet held today at Bishop’s House, Bellary, enthusiastically welcomed the Pope Francis's recent encyclical "Fratelli Tutti" (All Brothers and Sisters). The meet was organized by United Christian Forum and Catholic Association of Bellary to prepare for Christian ecumenically...
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Pope Francis' "Fratelli Tutti": Bellary Religious Leaders Commit to Promote Human Fraternity
BELLARY, DEC 7, 2020: Bellary religious leaders commit themselves to promote universal human fraternity and solidarity with each other at an inter-religious leaders meet held at Bishop’s House, Bellary on Sunday, Dec. 6. The meet was held in the context of Pope Francis’ recently published encyclical Fratelli...
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Archbishop Machado blesses 6 houses for poor in Bellary
BALLARI, NOV 18 (Sagaya): Newly built 6 houses for the rain affected families in Ballari diocese were blessed and opened by Archbishop Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore on 16 November, 2020.
Bishop Henry D'Souza Bishop of Bellary thanked the donors for helping the poor...
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Fr. Thomas D’Souza passes Away
BELLARY, SEP. 28: Fr Thomas D’Souza (83) passed away at 9.25 PM Sep. 27, at Trauma Care Center, Bellary. He was 56 years priest.Fr. Thomas D’Souza was admitted in St. Mary’s Hospital, Bellary on Friday the 18 September. He was being treated for lower limbs weakness. On 22 September he tested Covid -19 + ve.Immediately he was shifted to Anushka Covid Hospital, Cantonment, Bellary....
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Fr. M.A. Alphonse Called To His Eternal Home
BELLARY, SEP.21,2020: Rev. Fr. MA Alphonse Liquory, parish priest of Burma Camp parish, passed away this morning at 6.30 AM at VIMS Medical College Hospital, Bellary. On Friday the 18th September, Father Alphonse collapsed in his wash room, in the parish house. He became fully unconscious. Immediately the parishioners rushed him to Sindhanur Government hospital...
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Bellary Blessed With Four New Priests
BALLARI JUN. 10: Deacon Chandrakant from Chikkahesarur, Deacon Nelson Menezes from Donimalai, Sandur, Deacon Nikson from Munirabad, Koppal and Deacon Suresh Vincent of Maski were ordained priests on 10 June at St. Anthony’s Cathedral,...
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Bellary Diocese Provides Relief Affected By COVID-19 Lockdown
BALLARI, May 15: Diocese of Bellary, in collaboration with donors and Catholic organizations provided relief material to over 5,200 families seriously affected by Covid-19 nationwide lockdown. The Catholic Diocese of Bellary, Jesuit Educational Society–Manvi, B.D.D.S. and Vimukti-Pothnal, in collaboration with the district administration of Bellary...
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Diocesan ICYM Announces Online contests
BALLARI, MAY 15: The Diocesan Executive Committee of ICYM Bellary has announced diocesan level online contests to involve our families, children and youth. The contests are intended to re-juvenate and unite our families and the faithful We earnestly request all our priests, the religious and PPC members...
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Bellary Joins Worldwide Day Of Prayer n Fasting Against Covid-19
BALLARI, MAY. 14: All religions prayer for deliverance from Covid-19 pandemic was held at Bishop House, Bellary on May 14. Top religious leaders of Bellary participated.
The prayer meet was organized in response to Pope Francis' appeal along with Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF) for world-wide human solidarity...
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Let us pray, "Father, Make This Cup Pass": Bishop Henry D'Souza
The following is the full text of Bishop Henry D'Souza's circular dated 4 March 2020:
01. Request to join the nation in solidarity
As announced by the Prime Minister of India, we request all our parish priests, heads of institutions and religious communities to join...
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"We Will Rise With Faith, Not Fear!": Bishop Henry D'Souza
The following is the full text of the circular of Bishop Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary.
01. "Fight Corona united, through solidarity": Pope Francis
"In these trying days, while humanity trembles due to the threat...
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Bellary Bishop Henry D'Souza: Fear Not, Cooperate With Lock Down
The following is the full text of the message of Bishop Henry D'Souza to the faithful of the Diocese of Bellary:
BALLARI: MAR 25:
Dear Rev. Fathers, Brothers and Sisters,...
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First House Of MC Brothers Opened In Ballari
BALLARI, MARCH 11: The newly built temporary residence of Missionaries of Charity Brothers was blessed by Bishop Henry D’Souza and opened by the Superior General Bro. Paul Eaton MC on March 11 in Bellary.
Located in Basavangunte, Devinagar, next to the Christian...
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Workshop On Leadership Role Held
BALLARI, FEB. 22: Over hundred Catholic teachers working in Catholic Schools in Bellary area enthusiastically participated in a workshop on "fostering leadership” 22 February, at Dheeksha Bhavan Hall, Ballari. It was organized by Diocesan Pastoral Council and Ballari Catholic Association...
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Diocesan Pastoral Council Urges To Rejuvenate PPCs & PFCs
BELLARY, FEB. 21: A meeting of Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) was held on Feb. 21 at Bishop's House.
Mr. Y. Joseph, Vice President II of DPC led the gathering with praise and worship service.
Bishop Henry D’Souza in his introductory session highlighted the final statement of the plenary...
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Golden Jubilee Of Fr. Anthaiah Celebrated Joyfully
BALLARI, JAN. 17: Sacerdotal golden jubilee celebration of Rev. Fr. Anthiah celebrated joyfully at St. Antony’s Cathedral, Ballari, on January 17.
The thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was the climax of the celebrations. The joy was enhanced by the graceful presence of Bishop Henry D’ Souza...
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Fr. Aruliah Called To His Eternal Home
BELLARY, DEC.13, 2019: Fr. Aruliah (57), parish priest of Infant Jesus Church, Vidya Nagar, Raichur, passed away this afternoon.
Fr. Aruliah died of a massive heart attack at about 12.45 PM at VIMS Medical College Hospital, Bellary, while undergoing dialysis treatment.He was suffering with acute diabetic mellitus and chronic kidney failure.Bishop Henry D’Souza, Fr. O. Vincent and Bishop’s House...
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Religious Leaders Urge To Bridges Of Peace And Harmony
BALLARI, DEC. 8, 2019: Prominent religious leaders of all mainstream religious faiths gave a clarion call to shed religious fanaticism and prejudices, and urged “to build bridges of peace and harmony” here at Bellary today.Religious leaders from Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism and Lingayats addressed a large gathering of audience which included priests, religious,...
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9th Karnataka Yuvanajostova Held; Youth Urged To Usher In A New World
BALLARI, OCT 27: Over 2,000 Catholic young leaders from all the 14 dioceses of Karnataka participated in Regional Yuvajanostava 2019 held at Bellary Arogya Mathe Shrine premises, Oct. 24-27. On the last day there were over 2500 participated in the event. It was jointly hosted by KRCBC Youth Commission and the Diocese of Bellary...
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Diocesan Mission Year Inaugurated
BALLARI, NOV 1: The Diocesan Mission Year was inaugurated by Bishop Henry D'Souza at a solemn Holy Mass held in St. Anthony's Cathedral today, on the solemnity of All Saints Day in Ballari. In his homily Bishop Henry D'Souza reminded of the missionary mandate given by Jesus to His...
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1,500 youth leaders of Karnataka to commit themselves to "care for the earth for a better world"
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BALLARI, OCT 23: Over 1,600 youth leaders from all over Karnataka will hold a four day convention - Yuvajanotsava on the theme - "Youth Caring for Earth for a Better World", October 24-27 in Ballari. Aimed at empowering the youth for leadership roles,...
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Annual Shrine Festival Opened, Bishop Urges Pilgrims "To Face Life's Problems With Faith And Courage"
BALLARI, AUG. 30, 2019: In preparation for the annual festival of the Ballari Arogya Mathe Shrine,
the nine-day novena began today with thousands of pilgrims attending it with joy and fervor...
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Over 300 Prisoners Treated Medically In Ballari Central Jail
BALLARI, AUG. 24, 2019: A free medical camp was held in the Bellary Central jail on August 24.
It was organized by the Diocesan Prison Ministry Team, CRI Ballari, Bellary Unit...
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Seminar On "You Are Light Of The World" Held In Ballari
BALLARY, AUG. 13, 2019:
Over 75 priests and religious from various parts of the Diocese of Bellary enthusiastically participated in a day’s seminar on
"You are the light of the world" on...
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Diocesan Phase Of Investigation For The Cause Of SoG FX Kroot Closed
The diocesan phase of investigation of the life, the works and the virtues of the Servant of God Msgr. Francis Xavier Kroot, MHM, was solemnly closed on Sunday,...
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World Communications Day: Pope urges to build network of human communities
"Christians must do more to make sure the media, especially social networks, are places of dialogue and respect for others, rather than instruments...
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Fr Pushparaj called to his eternal home
With profound sadness we pay tributes to our beloved Fr. Pushparaj, who was called to his eternal home
at 8.45 AM on May 28, at Bethany, Bellary...
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Pope Francis makes sexual abuse investigation obligatory
Pope Francis on May 7 issued Motu Proprio Vos Estis Lux Mundi (You are the light of the world), aimed
at bringing offenders to justice, no matter what...
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"Terror Has No Place In Civilised Society; We Are With Victims Of Terror In Srilanka": Bishop
BELLARY, APRIL 22, 2019: Expressing utter shock at the violence perpetrated by terrorism
in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, Bishop of Bellary, Henry...
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Bellary Catholics Hold Good Friday Procession With Fervor
BELLARY, April 19, 2019: Large number of people enthusiastically participated in Good Friday
procession with religious fervor and piety in Bellary today...
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Bellary Catholics Bid Tearful Farewell To Young Fr Paul Arulappa
BELLARY, MARCH 11, 2019: A large gathering of Catholics, including Bishop Henry D'Souza,
all the priests of the diocese, religious and lay faithful...
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Focus on Love and Forgiveness: Urges Bishop Henry D'Souza
BELLARY, MARCH 06 (Ash Wednesday: "Lent is a time to repent, renew and re-orient
life. It's a time to focus on love and forgiveness of all in all places"...
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Message Of His Holiness Pope Francis For Lent 2019
Each year, through Mother Church, God "gives us this joyful season when we prepare
to celebrate the paschal mystery with mind and heart renewed...
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Large Gathering Join Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Koppal Mission
KOPPAL, JAN 27, 2019: Silver Jubilee of St. Francis De Sales Church Koppal Mission
was celebrated with solemnity and joy on Sunday, January, 27. A large...
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Jubilee- A Privileged Moment To Renew and Rededicate: Bishop
HOSPET, JAN.27, 2019: Deena Seva Saba Congregation held its golden and silver jubilee
of religious life of Sisters Regin Mary and Lovely (Gulburga) on 27 January...
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Golden Jubilee of Remodeled St. Antony's Cathedral Celebrated
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BELLARY, JANUARY 28, 2019: The golden jubilee celebration of the remodeled St. Antony's
Cathedral church in Bellary was held with fervor and joy on Jan. 28 at...
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Bellary Healthcare Providers Commit to Promote
BELLARY, JANUARY 24, 2019: Heads of catholic healthcare institutions of the Diocese of Bellary,
committed to promote networking among them for more fruitful healthcare...
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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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