Bishop Henry, Bishop of Bellary dedicated year 2019 as the Year of Youth in the Diocese of Bellary at Midnight Mass on the New Year Mass at Christ the King Church, Cantonment, Bellary.

In a symbolic gesture the Bishop and various representatives of the community watered a plant to ensure the commitment in the service of the youth ministry in the diocese. Read More ➟

Bellary: DEC.20,2018. Around a hundred poor people from Bellary participated in the Christmas Get-together specially organized at Bishop's house, Bellary. Carols, dance and drama based on the spirit of Christmas was presented by the brothers of Dheeksha Bhavan, Minor Seminary, Bellary.

In his message "Christmas reminds and assures us hope and joy. Jesus made himself poor so that we might become rich. We are born poor, doesn't mean that we should remain economically poor all through our life" said Bishop Henry, Bishop of Bellary. Read More ➟

DEC.20.2018. Bishop Henry D' Souza, Bishop of Bellary presided over a Christmas celebration at the Central Jail on 20th December. It was organized by the Prison Ministry team, Diocese of Bellary.

Fr.Ponnuswamy, PP, Infant Jesus Church Bellary is the present team leader. It is to be noted that Prison Ministry team, Bellary regularly visits the Central Prison in order to interact with the inmates to aid their spiritual and mental welfare. Read More ➟

Around 74 Pastors and Priests gathered at Dheeksha Bhavan, Bishop's House Campus Bellary on Dec 16 for an Ecumenical Christmas gathering. Bishop Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary the President of Ecumenical United Christian Forum for Human Rights for the Northern Karnataka Region, presided over the function. Rev.John Mark, AG Church, Bellary and Rev. Prabhakar Rao, Independent Church, Bellary are the Secretary and Treasurer of the UCF Bellary unit. The program begun with a brief self introduction of each pastor/priest. Bishop said that he salutes the pioneers who brought Good News to this virgin soil some 200 years ago. Read More ➟

BELLARY, DEC. 16, 2018: A two-day animation was held for Vice Presidents and Secretaries of Parish Pastoral Councils and Deanery Pastoral Councils of Bellary Diocese on Dec. 15-16, at St. Anthony Centre. 58 persons participated enthusiastically. The office bearers of the newly constituted Parish Pastoral Councils, Deanery Pastoral Councils and Executive Committee members of the Catholic Association, Bellary, a ttended the session. Read More ➟

BALLARI, DEC.13,2018( Ms. Sagaya): Sacerdotal Golden jubilee & Platinum Birthday of Rev. Fr. Charles D'Souza celebrated here at 05.30p.m at Sacred Heart Church, in the premises of St. John's group of Institutions, Fort, Ballari.

Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was the climax of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The joy was enhanced by the graceful presence of Bishop Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary. Read More ➟

BELLARY, DEC. 12: The diocesan priests and religious pastoral clergy committed themselves to effectively promote youth ministry in the diocese. Fr. Christopher Crasta msfs, a noted youth animator, facilitated the seminar on pastoral ministry for youth on December 12 at St. Anthony Centre, Bellary, for the pastoral clergy. He insisted on the need of befriending, accompanying and mentoring youth, no matter what background they come from or what their behavior is. "Youth are our present and they are our future. Read More ➟

The just concluded Synod of Bishops was, one could say, indeed a new springtime, a new freshness in the life of the Church today. It was not just a synod on youth, but it was a synod with the youth, who brought in joy and energy to the synod hall. Someone even remarked, "I never ever thought that a synod could be so enlightening and enjoyable!" The synod was full of the "upper room" experience.

In many countries, especially in Asia, youth form the largest segment of today's society. Nearly half the population in these countries is young. Read More ➟

We the Synod Fathers now address you, young people of the world, with a word of hope, trust and consolation. In these days, we have gathered together to hear the voice of Jesus, "the eternally young Christ", and to recognize in Him your many voices, your shouts of exultation, your cries, and your moments of silence.

We are familiar with your inner searching, the joys and hopes, the pain and anguish that make up your longings. Read More ➟

MUMBAI, JULY 28: Cardinal Oswald Gracias, president of CBCI has condemned the demand by the National Commission of Women (NCW) to end the practice of Confession in the Church. The following is the full text of the press statement:

Sub: Press Release from Cardinal Oswald Gracias, President, CBCI on the interference into the Christian religious practice of Confession.
Read More ➟

Sadly, there has been much discussion in the media, with much fire and fury, even with un-substantiated allegationssr_prema_mc_2against the Missionaries of Charity's home for children. In this context the following is the press release issued by Sr. M. Prema MC, Superior General, Missionaries of Charity founded by Saint Mother Teresa:

NIRMAL HRIDAY, MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY HOME, EAST JAIL ROAD, RANCHI (Missionaries of Charity, Mother House, Kolkata - July 17, 2018):
Read More ➟