The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shimoga ( la, Shimogaen(sis)) is a
diocese
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided provinces were administratively associa ...
located in the city of
Shimoga
Shimoga, officially known as Shivamogga, is a city and the district headquarters of Shimoga district in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. The city lies on the banks of the Tunga River. Being the gateway for the hilly region of ...
in the
Ecclesiastical province
An ecclesiastical province is one of the basic forms of jurisdiction in Christian Churches with traditional hierarchical structure, including Western Christianity and Eastern Christianity. In general, an ecclesiastical province consists of seve ...
of
Bangalore
Bangalore (), List of renamed places in India, officially Bengaluru (), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan area, metropolitan population of a ...
in India.
History
* 14 November 1988: Established as Diocese of Shimoga from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangalore and
Diocese of Chikmagalur
On 16 July 2012, Gerald Isaac Lobo was appointed as the first bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Udupi and installed on 15 October 2012.
http://www.shimogadiocese.org/index.html
Sacred Heart Church
The second largest church in India, the sacred Heart Church is a fine example of an architectural marvel of Shimoga. It is a Catholic church spread over an area of 18000 sq ft.
The structure of the church is quite incredible built in a Roman and Gothic styles and houses a big prayer hall with a huge space for 5000 people. However, a statue of Jesus is the salient feature of the church attracting people in large numbers.
Leadership
*
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is c ...
s of Shimoga (Latin rite)
** Bishop
Francis Serrao
Bishop Francis Serrao, S.J. is the current serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shimoga, India.
Early life and education
Francis was born on 15 August 1959 in Moodabidri, Karnataka, India to Late Mr. Piedade Serrao and Mrs. Gracy M ...
, SJ (ordained - 7 May 2014)
** Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo (20 March 2000 – 16 July 2012) (nominated bishop of Udupi)
** Bishop
Ignatius Paul Pinto (later Archbishop) (14 November 1988 – 10 September 1998)
Saints and causes for canonisation
* Ven.
Mary Jane Wilson was born in Harihar
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
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Roman Catholic dioceses in India
Christian organizations established in 1988
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
Christianity in Karnataka
1988 establishments in Karnataka