Shivamogga, May 19, 2026: Seminarians Empowerment and Enrichment Programme in the Diocese of Shimoga at Bishop’s House from May 17 to 19, 2026. Organizers: Bishop Duming Dias, Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Shimoga Fr. Venil D’Silva, Procurator and Sannidhi Director Coordinator: Fr. …
Shivamogga, May 18, 2026; Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Diocesan Youth Director, visited St. Francis Xavier Church, Kable on May 17, 2026, where he celebrated the Holy Eucharist at 8:30 am, coinciding with the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus …
New Delhi, May 8, 2026 (CCBI): The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appointed Fr. John Barman, M.S.F.S., as Executive Secretary to the Commission for Youth. The appointment was made during the Executive Committee meeting held on May …
Bengaluru, May 5, 2026: Mr. Stephen Lobo, a dynamic youth leader and Communio Volunteer from the Diocese of Shimoga, attended the National Synodal Assembly 2026 held in Bengaluru from May 1 to 3, 2026. Themed “Synodal Pilgrims of Hope,” the …
Shivamogga, May 16, 2026 : Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza, priest of the Diocese of Shimoga, celebrated his 27th Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary on May 10, 2026. Ordained on May 10, 1999, Fr. Franklin marked this milestone with a thanksgiving Holy Eucharist. …
Shivamogga, Shanthi Nagara, May 16, 2026 : Rev. Fr. Santosh Perera officially took charge as the new Parish Priest of St. Anthony’s Church, Shanthi Nagara (Ragigudda), Diocese of Shimoga, on May 15, 2026, at 6PM. The faithful of St. Anthony’s …
Dates: April 25–28, 2026 Venue: St. Francis Xavier Church, Kable Participants: 30 students Theme: See, Judge, Act – Towards Value-based Christo-centric Leadership Resource Persons: Fr. Franklin D’Souza, YCS/YSM Chaplain, and Fr. Roman Pinto DTS members: Melvin Rebello, Melvin D’Cunha, Marina Pinto and Abhilash The …
Shivamogga, Kable, April 25, 2026: The Yuvamitra Youth Commission of the Diocese of Shimoga is organising a four-day YCS/YSM Village Exposure Camp from 25th to 28th April 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Kable, Shivamogga. The student-oriented camp aims to …
Kollangana, Kasaragod, Kerala | April 23, 2026: The Diocese of Shimoga rejoiced as Deacon Glanson D’Souza was ordained to the priesthood on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home parish, St. Thomas the Apostle’s Church, Kollangana. The solemn Eucharist and …
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, …