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 The
Jubilee Year - 2025, also called the Ordinary Jubilee, will
begin on December 24, 2024, with Pope opening the Door at St.
Peter's Basilica. On December 29, 2024, the Holy Door at St.
John Lateran, the Pope's Cathedral, will be opened. This event
will be mirrored worldwide, with Bishops leading similar
celebrations in Cathedrals across the globe to mark the official
opening of the Jubilee Year. Hence, the same event will take
place in our Diocese on 29.12.2024, at St Joseph's Cathedral at
8.30 a.m. Bishop, holding the Jubilee Cross and leading the
gathering with a solemn procession to the doors of the Cathedral
and entering the doors which symbolize Christ as the "Door of
Salvation." I request all the Clergy from across the diocese to
offer mass in their respective parishes and take part in this
significant liturgical and symbolic event.
 
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 Advent
Recollection - 04-12-2024
 In
preparation for the Nativity of Our Lord, the
clergy of Chikmagalur spent a day in
recollection at St. Joseph's Minor Seminary,
Chikmagalur. The program began with an
invocation of God's grace by Rev. Fr. Ronald
Cardoza, followed by an introduction of the
preacher of the day by our Bishop, Most Rev. Dr.
T. Anthony Swamy. Rev. Fr. Arun Lobo, OFM,
served as the facilitator for the recollection.
He shared a profound and thoughtful reflection
on the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
Later, he led the clergy in spiritual
preparation for the Sacrament of Confession. The
day was well spent in prayer and spiritual
reflection. Towards the conclusion of the
program, Msgr. Elias Sequeira expressed
heartfelt gratitude to the preacher and the
gathered clergy. Special thanks were extended to
Rev. Frs. Charles Pereira, Sanjay Juvanes,
Rayappa, Francis, and Colin, as well as the
Brothers of the Minor Seminary. Sincere
appreciation was also offered to the domestic
staff of the Bishop's House and St. Joseph's
Minor Seminary for their invaluable efforts in
ensuring the success of the event.
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The
Pastoral Commissions Meet - 03-12-2024
 The
Diocese of Chikmagalur convened its diocesan
pastoral commissions meeting on December 3,
2024, to develop a comprehensive pastoral plan
for the year 2025. The meeting, organized by the
diocesan Coordinator, Rev. Fr. David Prakash,
brought together the secretaries and
joint-secretaries of all diocesan pastoral
commissions. The session began with a prayer led
by Rev. Msgr. Elias Sequeira, invoking divine
guidance. Rev. Fr. Charles Pereira, Chancellor
and Procurator, extended a warm welcome to all
participants, followed by the dignitaries
lighting the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing the
light of Christ leading the diocese's mission.
Most Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Swamy, Bishop of
Chikmagalur and Chairman of the diocesan
pastoral commissions, addressed the gathering.
He emphasized the importance of the commissions
working collaboratively to fulfill the pastoral
mission of the Church. His Excellency
highlighted the need for a shared vision and
inspired the participants to actively contribute
to the diocesan pastoral plan, rooted in Gospel
values and responsive to the needs of the
faithful.
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Marriage
Preparation Course
 Marriage
Preparation Course was conducted on the 26th and
27th of November 2024, at CMSSS, HASSAN.
Marriageables from different parishes of the
Diocese and from outside the Diocese attended.
Young marriageables were being prepared to
receive the Sacrament of marriage. Thanks to Fr
Shanthraj R and the staff of CMSSS for the
cooperation and arrangements. Thanks to all the
resource persons for the valuable service.
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Celebration
of the Ruby Jubilee of Priestly Ordination of
Most Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Swamy
 Chikmagalur,
16th September 2024: The Diocese of Chikmagalur
witnessed a historic and joyous occasion as the
Ruby Jubilee of the Priestly Ordination of Most
Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Swamy, the Bishop of
Chikmagalur, and Rev. Fr. Henry Madtha was
celebrated with immense reverence and gratitude.
The event, held at St. Joseph's Cathedral,
Chikmagalur, was graced by the presence of
clergy, religious, and laity from across the
diocese and beyond. The celebrations commenced
with a solemn Thanksgiving Eucharistic
celebration at 10:00 a.m., presided over by
Bishop Anthony Swamy, with Rev. Fr. Henry Madtha
concelebrating. During the Holy Mass, the Bishop
expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Almighty
God for the 40 years of priestly ministry and
the countless blessings received throughout his
vocation. He encouraged the faithful to remain
steadfast in their faith and to continue serving
the Church with love and dedication.
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POPE'S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS |
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