Welcome to Chikmagalur Diocese, Karnataka, INDIA
Chikmagalur Diocese Karnataka INDIA. Catholic Bishop Pope Anthonyswamy Anthony Swamy. Francis
The Diocese of Chikmagalur was erected on Nov. 16, 1963, by Pope Paul VI with territory taken from the Diocese of Mysore.
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Synod 2021-2025: 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.

Priests' Annual Retreat - 2024 The annual retreat was organized for the priests of the Diocese of Chikmagalur on Monday, 22-07-2024 at CMSSS, the Social Service Center of the Diocese, Hassan.

Rev. Fr John Kusumalayam OP, from Bangalore, was the facilitator for the retreat. He engaged with the themes as follows:

Priestly life a call to be a life of Holiness

Priestly life a call to Word of God

Priestly life a call to Life of Integrity

Priestly life a call to Servant Leadership

Priestly life a call to be a Prophet

Priestly life a call to be a Healer

Priestly life a call to life of Joy

The talks were profound and deeply Theological and Biblical. It helped us to have a personal encounter with God. The time of retreat brought renewal, refreshment and increased our zeal to serve for Christ. Rev. Fr Ronald Cardoza thanked the retreat preacher with the words of appreciation. He was honored by Rt Rev. Dr T. Anthony Swamy, the Bishop of Chikmagalur. All the priests praised the retreat preacher for his insights and Director Rev. Fr R Shanthraj and Disignated Director Rev. Fr Alwyn D'Souza and the staff of CMSSS for the meticulous arrangements. The retreat ended on 26-07-2024, Friday, at 10.30 am.