A. Catholic Population
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As of April 2009, Chikmagalur diocese had 34,253 baptized Catholics out of 3,062,640 people in its territory. It had 36 parishes, 35 sub-stations and 3 mission stations.
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People in the Diocese
Baptized Catholics: 34,253, or 1.11%
Members of other Christian denominations: 8,908, or 0.29%
Followers of other religions (mostly Hindus and Muslims): data not available
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B. Diocesan and Religious Priests
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Diocesan Priests: 59
Religious Priests: 17
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| St.Joseph's Minor seminary, Chikmagalur |
C. Religious Brothers, Sisters
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Religious Brothers: 3
Religious Sisters: 233
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D. Lay Missionaries, Catechists
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Lay missionaries: 34
Catechists: 140
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E. Seminaries, Houses of Formation
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Minor seminary:
St. Joseph Minor Seminary
Jyothinagar, Chikmagalur
Karnataka 577 102
Phone: +91 8262-221444.
Major seminary: no
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F. Ecclesiastical Units
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Deaneries:
Chikmagalur Deanery: Father Daniel D'Souza
Hassan Deanery: Father Cyriac T. J.
Parishes: 36 (21 in Chikmagalur, 15 in Hassan)
Sub-stations: 35
Mission stations: 3 |
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| Celebration in the cathedral compound |
Diocesan Activities and Organizations
A. Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations
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Diocesan Commissions
Co-ordinator: Msgr. George D'Souza
Bible
In-Charge: Father Paul D'Souza & Father Rajendra R.
Liturgy
In-Charge: Father Anthony Raj A. & Father David Anthonappa
Catechetics
In-Charge: Father Moses M. J. & Father Joseph Madtha
Education
In-Charge: Father Agnel Fernandes & Sr. Geraldine
Family
In-Charge: Father Felix Thomas Rosario & Father Paul Machado
Vocations & Formation
In-Charge: Father David Prakash M. F & Father Charles Pereira
Justice, Peace & Development
In-Charge: Father Peter Brank & Sr. Maria
Health and Pro-Life
In-Charge: Sr. Augusta & Sr. Irene
Pontifical Mission Societies
In-Charge: Ronald Cardoza
Society of the Holy Childhood
In-Charge: Fredric D'Souza
Proclamation & Evangelization
In-Charge: Father George Andrade & Father Lancy Pinto
Small Christian Communities
In-Charge: Father Shantaraj R. & Father Marcel Pinto
Laity
In-Charge: Father Balaraju & Sr. Florine
Inter-Religious Dialogue & Ecumenism
In-Charge: Father Joe Mary Lobo & Father Anthony Raj C.
Labour
In-Charge: Fathere Gilbert Pinto & Mr. Naveen J. Pinto
Social Communications
In-Charge: Father Patrick J. Rao & Father Vijay Kumar M.
Youth
In-Charge: Father Vincent D'Souza & Sr. Susheela
Women
In-Charge: Sr. Gabriel Mary & Mrs. Molly Pinto
The Diocese has separate offices for each of the named commissions.
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B. Catholic Educational Institutions
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Schools in Chikmagalur diocese: 85
Statistics:
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Schools |
Students |
| Kindergartens |
25 |
2,048 |
| Primary and Elementary Schools |
34 |
13,742 |
| Secondary Schools and Pre-University colleges |
26 |
7,507 |
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C. Catholic Social Welfare
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Hospitals: 4
Dispensaries/ health centers: 8
Homes for the elderly, disabled: 27
Orphanage/child welfare center
Nursery
Marriage counseling and family life center
Centers for victims of violence and trafficking
Hostels: 16
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D. Social Communications
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Diocesan Publication
Snehajyothi (Kannada-language monthly news magazine)
Editor: Father David Prakash M.F.
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E. Other Church Organizations and Associations
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Chikmagalur Multipurpose Social Service Society (CMSSS- SevaSamasthe)
Catholic Charismatic Renewal
In-Charge: Father Elias Sequeira
Catholic Enquiry Centre
In-Charge: Father Thomas Martis
Prison Ministry
In-Charge: Mr. Pradeep Rebello
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Religious Congregations, Societies and Institutes
A. Religious Institutes of Men
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Capuchins ~ OFM Cap
Discalced Carmelites ~ OCD
Fransalians ~ MSFS
Society of Jesus ~ SJ
Montfort Missionaries ~ SMM
Redemptorists ~ CSSR
Salesians ~ SDB
Franciscan Missionary Brothers ~ CMFS
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B. Religious Institutes of Women
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Ursuline Franciscan Sisters ~ UFS
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth ~ SCN
Sisters of the Holy Cross, Menzingen ~ HC
Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany ~ BS
Sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes ~ SJT
Order of the Most Holy Saviour ~ OssS
Sisters of Charity of St Ann ~ SCHSA
Society of St Ursula ~ SU
Adorers of the Blood of Christ ~ ASC
Sisters of Charity of Sts Bartholomea Capitanio & Vincenza Gerosa ~ SCCG
Sisters of St Ann ~ SA
DiscaIced Carmelites ~ OCD
Sisters of the Holy Cross of Mercy ~ SHCM
Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians ~ FMA
Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate ~ SMMI
Lay Missionaries: 34
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| General Characteristics of the Diocese
The Diocese of Chikmagalur was erected on Nov. 16, 1963, by Pope Paul VI with territory taken from the Diocese of Mysore. Initially it covered the three districts of Chikmagalur, Hassan and Shimoga. Bishop Alphonsus Mathias served as the first Bishop of Chikmagalur. The district of Shimoga was detached in January, 1989, to form part of the newly erected Diocese of Shimoga.
Nestled at 3,400ft in the Sahyadri mountains, Chikmagalur is situated in the Western Ghats region, a major watershed in the southwestern part of Karnataka state. Typical of Ghat topography, the town offers vistas of mountains, streams, and coffee and pepper plantations. A number of rivers — the Bhadra, Hemavathi, Tunga, Netravathi, Vedavathi — originate in the hills surrounding the town. It was here that coffee was first cultivated in India, in 1670 by Baba Budan. The revered Muslim leader had brought coffee seeds from Yemen, and the Baba Budan mountain range to the north of the town is named after him. Later taken up by European planters, coffee production and trade has been Chikmagalur's main industry.
< Last updated on: September 14, 2009 >
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