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Kurugodu-Christ the Redeemer Church [2004]

Parish : Christ the Redeemer Church
Established : 2004
Patron : Christ the Redeemer
Catholics : 63
Families : 7
Address : Christ the Redeemer Church, Kurugodu- Ballari -583116
Tel : 08393 263887
Deanery: Ballari
Parish Priest :Fr. Chourappa Y.
Mob : 9448933311
Email :frchowrappa@gmail.com
PPC Vice President : Ms.Latha
PPC Secretary : Mr.Meryln

Mass timings : 9:00 am Sundays, 6:30 am on Weekdays

A brief history of the parish
Kurugodu is one of the ancient towns of Ballari District. It is known for its rich vegetation and the historical temple. Its rich soil and irrigation facilities attracted many settlers from outside who have established a number of residential camps in and around Kurugodu. As a part of the ongoing mission of the diocese a new mission station was inaugurated by Bishop Joseph D'Silva on 19th July 2004 in this predominant Hindu area. Fr. Augustine P.R. started the new mission and during his term of office, the present presbytery was built and it was blessed by Archbishop Bernard Moras, the Apostolic Administrator in 2007. Fr.Augustine P.R. also started construction of the new church. It was dedicated by Bishop Henry D'Souza on 21 Jan. 2011, when Fr. Albert D'Silva was the parish priest.Sacred Heart Sisters came to the parish in 2005 and have started a school.

Sub stations & No. of families
• Samalapura (4 families)
• Dommur ( 3 families)
• VT Camp( 4 families)
• Srinivas Camp(2 families)

Convent
Sacred Heart Convent of Sacred Heart Sisters

Institutions
• Sacred Heart School (English Medium)