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Marriage preparation Course
Marriage preparation course was Organized at CMSSS, in Hassan on the 27th and 28th of Februray 2023. The marriageables from different parishes of the Diocese and Outside the Diocese took part in this camp and obtained the Certificates. Family Commission wishes all the marriageable a happy married life. Thanks to all the resource persons and specially Fr Shanthraj R and Team for the co-operation and support.

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.

Mission Sunday 2022 Celebrations at Chikmagalur Diocese

APPOINTMENT OF NEW VICAR GENREAL
Very Rev. Fr Elias Sequeira is appointed as the new Vicar General of the Diocese of Chikmagalur with effect from 25-05-2022. Msgr Elias Sequeira was born on November 16th, 1955 and he was ordained at the age of 28. We congratulate and wish him all the best in his ministry. We wholeheartedly thank Rev. Msgr Ronald Cardoza who contributed a lot to the Diocese by his valuable suggestions and guidance as the Monsignor of the Diocese.

RETIREMENT:
Rev. Fr. George Andrade:- I take this opportunity to thank Rev. Fr. George Andrade who has served our Diocese for 48 precious years as Priest. He was ordained on 21st May 1974. As he is retiring from his active parish ministry we gratefully remember his service to the Diocese of Chikmagalur in various capacities as assistant Priest and Parish Priest. May God bless him.
Rev. Fr. Sylvester Miranda:- I take this opportunity to thank Rev. Fr. Sylvester Miranda who has served our Diocese for 46 precious years as Priest. He was ordained on 25th May 1976. As he is retiring from his active parish ministry we gratefully remember his service to the Diocese of Chikmagalur in various capacities as assistant Priest and Parish Priest, in the Diocese. May God bless him.

SILVER JUBILEE OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION
We congratulate Rev. Fr. Shanthraj R. and Rev. Fr. Peter Brank on the completion of 25 valuable years in the vineyard of the Lord as Priests. They are serving the Diocese in various capacities. May God shower his choicest blessings upon them. Ad Multos Annos.

INAUGURATION OF THE NEW BELFRY AT KOPPA

INAUGURATION OF THE RENOVATED CHURCH AND NEW COMMUNITY HALL AT JAYANAGARA

INAUGURATION OF THE NEW BELFRY AT SAMSE

INAUGURATION OF THE NEW CHAPEL VARTHEGUNDI - ROPELINE

INAUGURATION OF THE RENOVATED CHURCH AT SAKLESHPURA

INAUGURATION OF THE RENOVATED CHURCH AT KADABAGERE

NEW PRESBYTERY AT MAGUNDI
 

One day Retreat for diocese youths "A Day with the Lord" : Date: 2nd April 2022, Venue: CMSSS Hassan
ICYM Chikmagalur Diocese had organised "A Day with the Lord" one day retreat for diocese youths at CMSSS Hassan on 2nd April 2022. Most Rev. Dr. Lawrence Mukkuzhy Bishop of Belthangandi, Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Johnnes Rao Dean of Hassan Deanery and Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Archdiocese of Bengaluru was invited as the Preachers. Retreat was inaugurated by Fr. Vinay Kumar, Chikamagalur Diocesan Youth Director and welcomed the preachers, animators and diocese youths for one day retreat. He invited everyone to experience the love of God and gave a call to repent for the sins. Later the cathedral youth Retreat team engaged the youths with the praise and worship. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Archdiocese of Bengaluru took up the morning session on role of catholic youths in present society, repentance for our sins, life during lent session, respect for parents and neighbours. The morning session was concluded with Eucharistic Celebration at Navasadana Jesuit Novices House, followed by lunch break.

Blood Donation Camp at Chikmagalur by ICYM
ICYM Chikmagalur had organized "Blood Drive" One day of Blood donation camp in collaboration with Holy Cross Hospital Chikmagalur at St. Joseph's cathedral campus. The formal inaugural function was done by our Beloved Bishop Most Rev Dr. T. Anthony Swamy and our youth Director Fr. Vinay Kumar. Around 100 youths participated with enthusiasm and donated blood whole heartedly.

Ordination ceremony at cathedral on 18-05-2022
I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine." Theses words expressed to Propher Jermeiah have become true in the lives of two deacons (Fr John Baptist of St. Alphonsus Ligouri Church, Alphonsnagar and Fr Linu Robert of Holy Family Church, Vijayapura, Chikmagalur) who were ordained priests on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Anthonyswamy, Bishop of Chikmagalur. The ordination ceremony took place at St. Joseph's Cathedral Chikmagalur in the presence of priests, religious and lay faithful. In the same celebration two brothers were ordained as deacons. Dn Alwin Joe of Mysore and Dn Chowrappa of Bangalore.

Marriage Preparation Course at Hassan
Marriage preparation course has been conducted at CMSSS, in Hassan on the 15th and 16th of March 2022. The marriageables from different parishes of the Diocese and Outside the Diocese took part in this camp and obtained the Certificates. Family Commission wishes all the marriageable a happy married life. Thanks to all the resource persons and specially Fr Shanthraj R and Team for the co-operation and support.
Reporting for Family Commission
Fr Alwin Joseph DSouza, Secretary, Family Commission

Marriage Preparation Course: January 2022
Marriage preparation course has been conducted at CMSSS, in Hassan on the 11th and 12th of January 2022. 24 marriageables from different parishes of the Diocese and Outside the Diocese took part in this camp and obtained the Certificates. Family Commission wishes all the marriageable a happy married life. Thanks to all the resource persons and specially Fr Shanthraj R and Team for the co-operation and support.
Reporting for Family Commission
Fr Alwin Joseph DSouza, Secretary, Family Commission

Marriage Preparation Course: December 2021
Marriage preparation course has been conducted at CMSSS, in Hassan on the 7th and 8th of December 2021. 31marriageables from different parishes of the Diocese and Outside the Diocese took part in this camp and obtained the Certificates. Family Commission wishes all the marriageable a happy married life. Thanks to all the resource persons and specially Fr Shanthraj R and Team for the co-operation and support.

Priests' Annual Retreat - 2021
The annual retreat for the priests of the Diocese of Chikmagalur began on the evening Monday, 29-11-2021 and concluded on Friday, 03-12-2021. It was held at CMSSS, the social center of the Diocese. 46 priests were present. Rev. Fr Jacob Mariadas, the Carmelite priest of Ranchi, was the preacher. He is well known preacher in India who gives retreat for the priests and religious. His words, his examples and his life style motivate 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.

Choir Members Get-Together at Balehonnur
Choir members get-together of Balehonnur Deanary was held on 28-11-2021at Balehonnur church in view of Feast of St. Cecilia, the patron of singers and musicians. There were 113 singers and musicians from 9 parishes of Balenonnur deanary participated. Rev. Fr Vijay Machado, Director DBCLC, Mangalore Diocese was the resource person for the workshop.

Marriage Preparation Course at Mudigere
Marriage preparation course conducted in St Antony's Church, Mudigere on the 26th and 27th of October. 21 candidates participated for the same and obtained the Certificates. Family Commission wishes all the marriageable a happy married life. Thanks to Fr Sunil Rodrigues for the co-operation and all support.

Annual Feast of Our Lady of Nativity Church, Banakal
Annual Feast of Our Lady of Nativity Church, Banakal was celebrated on 10-02-2021. Rev. Fr Anil Lobo, the Priest in Charge of Our Lady of Fatima Church, celebrated the feastal mass and gave a meaningful homily. 25 priests of the Diocese of Chikamgalur concelebrated the feastal mass. Rev. Fr Albert Disilva OFM the Parish Priest of Banakal thanked all those who have helped for the feast. May Our Lady of Nativity pray for the Parish and faithful.

Celebration of Annual Feast of Mudigere Parish
Annual Feast of St. Anthony's Church, Mudigere was celebrated on 02-02-2021. Rev. Fr Vincent Marcel Pinto, the Parish Priest of Arehalli Parish celebrated the feastal mass and gave a meaningful homily. 42 priests of the Diocese of Chikamgalur concelebrated the feastal mass. Rev. Fr Paul Machdo the Parish Priest of Mudigere thanked all those who have helped for the feast. Rev. Fr George D'Souza, Rev. Fr Daniel D'Souza and Rev. Fr Denis Lobo the retired priests of the Diocese were honoured as they celebrated their jubilees. May St. Anthony Pray for the Parish and faithful.

Annual Feast of Infant Jesus Church, Matasagara
Parish feast of Infant Jesus Church, Matasagara was celebrated on 28.1.2021. Rev. Fr Melwin Tellis the Parish Priest of Perpetual succor Church, Koppa celebrated the feastal mass and Rev Fr Francis, the Parish Priest of Christ the king church, Kalasa gave a meaningful homily on Obedience. There were 19 priests concelebrated in the feastal mass. Rev. Fr John Paul the Parish Priest thanked all those who helped to celebrate the feast. May Infant Jesus bless the people of Matasagara.

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Annual Feast of St. Francis Xavier Church, Magge
Parish feast of St Francis Xavier Church, Magge was celebrated on 27.1.2021. Rev. Fr Paul Machado priest of the of the Diocese of Chikmagalur, celebrated the feastal mass and gave a meaningful homily on listening to God's voice. There were 23 priests and a deacon concelebrated in the feastal mass. Rev. Fr Anil Pais the Parish Priest thanked all those who helped to celebrate the feast. People of the parish honored Rev. Fr Paul Machado and Msgr George Dsouza. May St Francis Xavier pray for the people of Magge.

74th Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Church, Koppa
Parish feast of our lady of perpetual succor Church, Koppa was celebrated on 13.1.2021. Rev. Msgr George Dsouza, the retired Monsignor of the Diocese of Chikmagalur, celebrated the feastal mass and gave a meaningful homily about Mother Mary. There were 22 priests and a deacon concelebrated in the feastal mass. Rev. Fr Melwin Tellis the Parish Priest thanked all those who helped to celebrate the feast. People of the parish honored Rev. Msgr George Dsouza on the occasion of his 75th birthday. May Mother Mary pray for the people of Koppa.

Season of Advent and Christmas
The focus of the entire season of Advent is preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Advent is far more than simply marking a 2020 year old event in history. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ whereby all of creation might be reconciled to God. That is a process in which we now participate, and the consummation of which we anticipate. Scripture readings for Advent will reflect this emphasis on the Second Advent, including themes of accountability for faithfulness at His coming, judgment on sin, and the hope of eternal life. As we rejoice in raising our voices, "Joy to the World the Lord has Come," I wish you peace and joy of Christmas Season. May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, and goodwill in spite of Covid-19. May we pray to Infant Jesus with strength and courage that may the Scientists and Doctors find the right vaccine for this Virus and let the New Year 2021 be full of contentment and joy.

Platinum Jubilee Birthday
Rev. Fr. George D'Souza was born on 24-11-1945 in Shivamogga and ordained as a priest to the Diocese of Chikamagalur on 21-12-1971. He served as Vicar General of our Diocese very efficiently and as parish priest in many parishes and also as the Director of CMSSS too. Now he resides in Shanthi Nilaya, the Retried Clergy Home in Chikkamagaluru. On this happy occasion of the completion of Platinum Jubilee year of his Birthday we all wish him a Very Happy birthday and God's choicest blessings. Ad Multos Annos.

Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee of Ordinations
Rev. Fr Denis H. Lobo will be completing his 50 years of Priestly ordination on 25-12-2020. He was ordained on 25-12-1970 to the Diocese of Chikamagalur. Rev. Fr Benjamin Aranha will be completing his 50 years of Priestly ordination on 02-01-2021. He was ordained on 02-01-1971 to the Diocese of Chimagalur. During these 50 years both of them have served in the Diocese in various capacities. We wish and pray that God give them good health and long life. Ad Multos Annos.

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