Shivamogga, April 19, 2026: . DIOCESE OF SHIMOGA REV. MARK PATRICK D’SILVA BORN: 02.07.1947 ORDAINED: 08.11.1972 DIED: 30.01.2026 Funeral ceremony was on February 2, 2026 at 3pm Fr Mark Patrick D’Silva’s twilight was not a sudden eclipse, but a slow, …
Shivamogga, April 19, 2026: DIOCESE OF SHIMOGA MSGR FELIX JOSEPH NORONHA BORN: 04.03.1950 ORDAINED: 04.09.1974 DIED: 05.04.2026 The world of sacred music in Kannada has lost one of its most resonant voices. Msgr. Felix Joseph Noronha, who fundamentally reshaped the …
*Report and Photos by Subhoda Shivamogga, April 15, 2026: The Jeevamratha Camp was organized from April 11th to April 15th, 2026, at Sannidhi, the Pastoral Centre, Shivamogga. The camp aimed at fostering spiritual growth, deepening the understanding of the Church, and …
Shivamogga, April15, 2026: A vocation promotion camp was organized in conjunction with the Diocesan Biblical Catechetical Commission at Sannidhi, Shivamogga, on April 10, 2026. On April 9th at 4 p.m., Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Director for Vocation Promotion and Formation, led …
Shivamogga, April 14, 2026: A Mental Health Awareness Programme was organized at Chaitanya, SMSSS for the youth leaders of Sacred Heart Cathedral under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Stany D’Souza, Parish Priest, and Rev. Fr. Jostro, Assistant Parish Priest. The …
Shivamogga, April 13, 2026: In a heartwarming initiative aimed at fostering independence and self-confidence, the Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS) – ‘Chaitanya’ organized a wheelchair distribution program titled “A Ray of Hope for the Specially-Abled” at its Alkola premises …
Shivamogga, April 11, 2026: The Diocesan Catechetical and Biblical Commission successfully organized a five-day leadership camp for 102 tenth-grade Catholic students from the Shimoga Diocese. The program, held from April 6-10, 2026, focused on enhancing the participants’ spiritual growth, leadership …
Shivamogga, April 9, 2026: A three-day catechetical camp from April 6-8, 2026, was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga, for children. The camp was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Stany D’Souza, Parish Priest, with Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Johnson SJ present. …
Shivamogga, March 29, 2026: A soul-stirring Taize prayer was held at Good Shepherd Church, Gopala, Shivamogga, on Palm Sunday, led by Fr. Nishanth Anthony D’Costa. The 6:00 p.m. prayer immersed devotees in silence, song, and meditation, fostering a deep connection …
Shivamogga, March 26, 2026: A Taize prayer was organized by the youth at Our Lady of Velankanni Church, Bhadravathi, on March 23, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The prayer, led by Fr. Nishant Anthony D’Costa, helped devotees experience …