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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.

 

The
Inauguration of Jubilee 2025
The
Diocese of Chikmagalur joyously marked
the inauguration of Jubilee 2025 with a
solemn and faith-filled ceremony held at
St. Joseph's Cathedral, on Sunday,
29-12-2024. The grand occasion began
with a procession bringing the Jubilee
Cross from St. Joseph's Convent to the
Cathedral. Faithful from all walks of
life, including clergy, religious, and
laity, participated in the procession,
carrying the Cross with devotion and
reverence, symbolizing unity and renewal
in Christ. Upon the arrival of the
procession at the Cathedral, Most Rev.
Dr. T. Anthony Swamy, Bishop of
Chikmagalur, inaugurated the Jubilee by
ceremoniously opening the door of the
Cathedral. This symbolic act was met
with great jubilation and marked the
beginning of the Jubilee Year, a time of
grace, reflection, and spiritual renewal
for the diocese. Following this, the
banner of the Jubilee which contained
the logo of Jubilee 2025 was unveiled,
adding to the joy and significance of
the event. The unveiling of the banner
symbolized the official commencement of
the Jubilee celebrations, inspiring the
faithful to actively participate in the
journey of faith.
 
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117th
Parish Feast of St. Anthony's Church, Mudigere -
2025
The
117th Parish Feast of St. Anthony's Church,
Mudigere, was celebrated with great devotion and
joy on February 4, 2025. The event witnessed the
participation of numerous faithful, who gathered
to honor St. Anthony and seek his intercession.
Solemn Celebrations
The feast day began with the Holy Rosary at 4:30
PM, preparing the congregation spiritually for
the celebrations. This was followed by the
Solemn Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 PM,
presided over by Rev. Fr. Veersh Moras. During
the sermon, Fr. Veersh Moras reflected on the
theme of "Baravaseya Yāthre" (Journey of Hope),
inspiring the faithful to trust in God's
providence and follow the path of faith shown by
St. Anthony.
Procession and Conclusion
After the Eucharistic celebration, a grand
procession of St. Anthony took place through the
streets of Mudigere, with devotees singing hymns
and offering prayers. The celebration concluded
with Eucharistic Adoration and a special
blessing, bringing the faithful together in deep
prayer and gratitude.
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Solemn
Celebrations at Lourdes Mata Cave in Malleshana
Gudda Estate, Hirebile.
On
February 11, 2025, the festival was celebrated
with great devotion and grandeur at the Lourdes
Mata Cave, located within the Malleshana Gudda
Estate, a part of St. Joseph's Church, Hirebile.
The Feast Day celebrations commenced with the
recitation of the Holy Rosary, followed by the
Eucharistic Mass, solemnly offered by Rev. Fr.
David Prakash. During his homily, the priest
spoke about the miraculous nature of this sacred
cave, revered by devotees with deep faith. After
the Mass, worshippers expressed their devotion
by lighting candles and offering prayers. The
celebrations concluded with a communal meal
arranged for all the faithful who had gathered.
The Lourdes Mata Cave is a natural wonder, not
crafted by human hands. Despite the devastating
landslides caused by torrential rains in 2019,
which resulted in immense destruction and loss
of life, the cave remained untouched, with not a
single stone displaced. Many believe that those
suffering from ailments find healing through
prayer at this sacred site. Welcoming people
from all backgrounds, regardless of caste or
religion, the Lourdes Mata Cave stands as a
beacon of faith and unity, drawing devotees back
time and again to fulfill their vows.
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First
Annual Parish Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, Rangenahalli
The
first annual Parish Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, Rangenahalli, was joyfully celebrated on
Friday, 7th February 2025. In preparation for
the feast, three days of Novena was held in
honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, invoking her
blessings upon the faithful. The festive Mass
commenced by a graceful dance performed by
children to the Jubilee Anthem. The solemn
Eucharistic celebration was presided over by
Rev. Fr. David Prakash, Parish Priest of
Hirebile and Diocesan Commission Coordinator,
alongside 20 concelebrating priests. After the
Eucharistic celebration, the gathered faithful
participated in a festive meal, fostering a
spirit of community and gratitude. In the
evening, a grand car procession of Our Lady of
Lourdes, beautifully decorated, made its way
through the main roads of Rangenahalli.
Devotees, holding lighted candles, joined the
procession in prayer, reciting the Rosary with
deep devotion. The celebrations concluded with
Eucharistic Adoration, where the faithful
received blessings and expressed gratitude to
God for His abundant graces throughout the year.
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Liturgy
Commission - Seminar for Seminarians
A
day's seminar was held for the seminarians on
4.2.2025 under the topic "The Relevance of the
Sanctuary and the Holy Eucharist." They were
also taught the discipline of an altar server at
the Altar so that when they are in the parishes
for vacations they may be able to guide the
Altar Servers well.
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The
Pastoral Plan - 2025 for the Diocese of
Chikmagalur
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2025 is a strategic
guide for the pastoral activities of the Diocese
of Chikmagalur. It aligns with the Karnataka
Region Pastoral Plan and the CCBI Strategic
Plan. The plan focuses on evangelization, faith
formation, social justice, and community
building while embracing Pope Francis' vision of
synodality-Communion, Participation, and
Mission.
 
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