Verghese V Joseph & Ivan S Costa – Hemmakki: On a bright Thursday morning on 21 May 2026, the tiny village of Hemmakki located in
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Karnataka: Joyful Farewell to Three Dedicated Altar Servers at Hirebile’s St. Joseph’s Church
Chikmagalur: The altar servers’ boys and girls group of St. Joseph’s Church, Hirebile of Chikmagalur Diocese in the south Indian state of Karnataka joyfully bid
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Karnataka: B’luru Archbishop Machado Calls for Fair Representation of Christians in Ongoing Caste Census
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The Archdiocese of Bangalore has formally welcomed the ongoing caste-based social and educational survey in Karnataka, while also drawing attention
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Saint Lawrence of Karkala: A Journey of Faith From Spain to Karnataka
Dr Jeanette Pinto – Karkala, a town in Udipi district Karnataka, boasts a rich history spanning centuries, particularly known for its Jain Heritage and the
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Karnataka: Bishop Duming Dias Ordains Carmelite Deacon as Priest
Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Verghese V Joseph – Karwar: In a solemn ceremony at St. Anthony’s Church, Mundkani, a small hamlet in Honavar Taluk
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Karnataka: St. Saturnine Chapel, Kelaguru – All Set for Platinum Jubilee Celebration
By Ivan D’Costa – The Kelaguru Saint Saturnine Chapel in Chickmagalur of the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is set to celebrate its platinum jubilee
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Faith, Family & Synodality: A Roller Coaster Ride
[tta_listen_btn] By chhotebhai. A roller coaster ride can throw one upside down or side to side. Not meant for the faint hearted. After my daughter
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Karnataka to Scrap Anti-Conversion Law; B’luru Archbishop Welcomes Move
Verghese V Joseph – In a significant development, the Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to repeal the anti-conversion law that was hurriedly introduced by the
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How Many Engines Required?
#chhotebhai – The Assembly elections in Karnataka and the Municipal ones in U.P. are done and dusted. I had written about their significance in my
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Chickmaglur: Hirebile’s St. Joseph’s Parish Lines up Programmes to Celebrate 80th Anniversary
A slew of programmes and activities have been lined up by the Hirebile Parish Council and Finance Committee Members of St. Joseph’s Church in Karnataka’s
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B’luru: Funeral & Burial Services of Archbishop Emeritus Pinto on Friday
Bengaluru: The funeral and burial services of Archbishop Emeritus Ignatius Pinto of Bangalore Archdiocese who passed away on February 8, 2023 will be held on
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B’luru: Konkani Catholics’ Cultural Fest Showcases Abundant Talent
Bengaluru: All Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore’s annual talent show Kalanjali-2022 came alive this year with great pomp and splendour on Sunday (November 6, 2022),
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Passage of K’taka’s Anti-Conversion Bill: Christian Leaders to Explore Legal Recourse
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Reacting to the passage of the contentious “anti-conversion bill” in the Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday, the Metropolitan Archbishop Peter
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K’taka Anti-Conversion Bill: Christians Feel Let Down, Says Archbishop Machado
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Reacting to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot giving his nod to the ordinance for introducing the controversial Karnataka Protection of
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K’taka Anti-Conversion Bill: We’re Sad but Urge Gov Not to Give Nod to Ordinance, Says Archbishop Machado
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Reacting to Karnataka Government’s move to implement Anti-Conversion Bill through an ordinance, the Archbishop of Bangalore, Most Rev Dr. Peter
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