Administrator's Message

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Most Rev. Dr. Jaya Rao Polimera

The Pastor Speaks .....

Dear Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and People of God

As we enter the sacred and grace filled season of advent, it is a time to pause and reflect on God's profound love and His plan for humanity. Advent, derived from the latin word Adventus, meaning "coming" invites us to prepare our hearts for the twofold coming of Christ: His birth in Bethlehem and His glorious return at the end of time. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year, filled with hope, faith, joy and peace. The four candles of the Advent wreath symbolize these virtues, reminding us of God's promises fulfilled through His Son, Jesus Christ.

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Pope

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His Holiness Pope Francis

The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he has travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of his episcopal ministry.

“My people are poor and I am one of them”, he has said more than once, explaining his decision to live in an apartment and cook his own supper. He has always advised his priests to show mercy and apostolic courage and to keep their doors open to everyone. The worst thing that could happen to the Church, he has said on various occasions, “is what de Lubac called spiritual worldliness”, which means, “being self-centred”.

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Our Statistics

Catholic Population

114678

Parishes

75

Diocesan Priests

84

Religious Priests

64

Total Priests

148

Religious Sisters

596

Religious Brothers

5

Ecclesiastical Institutions

7

Colleges

4

Technical Schools

7

Professional Colleges

5

Hospitals

7

Boarding Home

24

Hostels

5

Publications

2

Kindergartens

28

Schools

70

Secondary Schools

37

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