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 Synod
2021-2023:
You
have been informed earlier about the upcoming Synod of
2021-2023. On 2nd December 2021 there was an input session by
Rev. Fr. J. B. Saldanha, of Mangalore Diocese, at CMSSS Hassan.
Booklets have been distributed to you
'ಜೊತೆಯಲಿ ಪಯಣಿಸುವ ಸಹಾಭಾಗಿತ್ವ ಧರ್ಮಸಭೆಗಾಗಿ',
Compiled
by Msgr. Ronald Cardoza & Fr. Vinay Kumar. You may go through
the same for the details of the programs. I thank both Priests
for their good work. Please find below some information
regarding the Diocesan Synodal program. I request all the Parish
Priests to show keen interest and motivate the laity in
parishes.
A
Study Session on Synod for the Priests of the Diocese
The Diocese of Chikmagalur organized a study session on the
 Synodal
process for the priests of the Dioceses of Chikmagalur on
02-12-2021 at CMSSS, Hassan. The study session was organized in
order to begin the process of "walking together" at the parish
level. Very Rev. Fr John Bpatist Saldanha, Parish Priest of
Bejai Church, Mangalore and the PRO of the Diocese of Mangalore
spoke on the Synod on Synodality: A new way of being a Church.
Clergy of the diocese participated actively during the session
and in the discussion and dialogue at the end of the study
session.
Inauguration
of the Synodal Journey in the Diocese of
Chikmagalur
 A graceful and Spirit filled event in
the life of the Church convoked by Pope
Francis on
10 October 2021 celebrating a
Synod (The XVI Ordinary General Assembly
of the Synod of Bishops with the theme
"For a Synodal Church; Communion,
Participation and Mission")
The diocesan process of Synodal journey
was inaugurated in our diocese
officially on 17 October 2021 by our
Bishop Most Rev Dr T. Anthony Swamy
during the Eucharistic Celebration in
the Cathedral Church. The priests,
Religious and lay faithful from various
parishes were present for this graceful
event.
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Priests'
Annual Retreat - 2022
 The
annual retreat for the priests of the Diocese of
Chikmagalur began on Monday, 21-11-2022 and
concluded on Friday, 25-11-2022. It was held at
CMSSS, the social center of the Diocese. 42
priests were present. Rev. Fr Sony, well known
preacher in India gave us retreat talks. His
words, his examples and his life style motivated
us to turn towards God and proclaim the good
news of Jesus. It helped us priests to have a
personal encounter with God. The time of retreat
brought renewal, refreshment and increased our
zeal to serve for Christ.
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