Report by Fr Franklin D’Souza Photos by : Mr Raju,Shivamogga Shivamogga, September 29, 2025: On September 28, 2025, the Diocese of Shimoga organized a significant farewell ceremony for the beloved Bishop, Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao, SJ, in anticipation of …
Shivamogga, September 22, 2025: The Sacred Heart Cathedral Youth Jubilee began with Holy Eucharist at 9.00 am, celebrated by Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza, and the concelebrants were Very Rev. Fr Stany D’Souza, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral; Rev. Fr Jostro …
Shivamogga, August 26, 2025; In alignment with our commitment to fostering hope, compassion, and human connection within the incarcerated population, the Shimoga Diocesan Unit of Prison Ministry India orchestrated a special program to commemorate Independence Day and Rakshabandhan at the …
Cochin, August 22, 2025: 12th National Youth Directors Meeting (NYDM) of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) was held at Ashirbhavan, Verapoly Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Cochin on August 20th and 21st, 2025. On August 20th, NYDM was inaugurated …
Ballari, August 18, 2025: On August 16th, 2025, the Karnataka Regional Youth Commission (KRYC) organized the Pre-Regional Youth Convention (Pre-RYC) which is going to be held at Karwar from October 2 – 5, 2025 meeting at St Antony’s Community Hall, …
Shivamogga, August 14, 2025: An evaluation and planning meeting of Diocesan Commission Directors was held at Sannidhi on 11 August 2025 from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. It was presided over by the Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ, the …
Shivamogga, August 11, 2025: On 10 August 2025, the Yuvamitra, Youth Commission of the Diocese of Shimoga, Yuvamitra, organized Yuva Habba (Youth Jubilee) – National Youth Sunday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga. 250 youth and 25 animators from different parts …
Shivamogga, August 4, 2024: Diocese of Shimoga celebrated Vianney Day on August 4th, in Sannidhi, Shivamogga. Bishop Francis Serrao SJ organized Clergy recollection at Sannidhi on August 3rd and 4th. Rev. Fr John Sequiera OCD was the preacher for the recollection. …
Shivamogga, August 5, 2025: National Youth Sunday was celebrated with great enthusiasm on August 3rd, 2025, at Immaculate Church, Newtown, Bhadravati, Diocese of Shimoga. At 8:30 am Diocesan Youth Director Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza offered Holy Eucharist together with Rev. …
Shivamogga, August 5, 2025: On August 3rd, 2025, Our Lady of Vailankanni Church, Old Town, Bhadravathi joyfully celebrated Youth Sunday alongside Vianney Sunday, a day dedicated to honoring the invaluable presence of youth in the Church and expressing gratitude for …