BENGALURU, September 24, 2026: The Karnataka Catholic Church is strengthening its response to mental health concerns by training parish communities to recognise signs of distress, listen without judgement and connect people with appropriate professional support. The Karnataka Regional Catholic Mental Health Conference 2026, held on September 19 and 20 at Paalanaa Bhavana Main Hall, Bengaluru, brought together parishioners, youth representatives, family ministry members, nursi

The Archdiocese of Bangalore bid a heartfelt and grateful farewell to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha, a stalwart priest whose life and ministry became deeply woven into the history of the Archdiocese. One of the few priests who came from Mangalore to serve the Church in Bangalore, Fr. Lawrence was the last priest to carry this special legacy. For many years, he served faithfully in different parishes and institutions, giving himself generously wherever the Church needed him. Simpl

The Novena and Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar, Bengaluru, concluded with a grand celebration of faith, unity and thanksgiving. For nine days, thousands of devotees gathered at the Basilica in prayer and devotion, leading to the solemn Feast on September 8. The annual celebration, which has long drawn people from different walks of life, once again brought the streets of Shivajinagar alive with prayer, joy and Marian devot