The Archdiocese of Bangalore organised the Deacons Media Training Course 2026 from September 21 to 26 at Paalanaa Bhavana, bringing together 55 deacons from different dioceses and religious congregations who are currently pursuing their Pastoral Course at St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute. The programme offered them a meaningful week of learning, reflection and practical experience in media and communication, helping them discover new ways of sharing the Gospel and connecting

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