Mysore/Mysuru: Members of the Christian community have urged Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha for a direct train from Mysuru to Velankanni. Velankanni is one of the most visited pilgrim centres in South India, with several lakhs of footfalls. It is a town situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal at Nagapatnam district in Tamil Nadu,…
Christian community members want Mysuru Bishop back
February 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking the return of Mysore Bishop Rev. K.A. William, who has gone on a long leave, hundreds of Christian community members from Mysuru, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Mandya districts, under the banner of Mysore Diocese Laity Voice, took out a prayer and peace procession in the city yesterday. The peace march, which commenced from St….
City Churches observe Good Friday
April 15, 2022Hundreds line up in front of St. Philomena’s Church Mysuru: Christian community members observed Good Friday, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with divinity and devotion at all Churches across the city this morning. The day is hailed as a symbol of devotion, love and sacrifice. Unlike previous two years where entry of devotees to Churches…
City Churches illuminated for Christmas
December 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Come December, the festive atmosphere descends on the city with Christian community members busy in festive shopping, decorating their houses and Churches. Cake makers too have geared up for the festive season, by baking varieties of cakes. City’s major Churches too are decked up and illuminated for Christmas and special Christmas programmes have been…
Church survey order: Christians stage demo against Government
November 12, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the recent alleged attacks on Christian community members and places of worship over fake charges of religious conversions and the recent Government order directing for a survey of Churches, hundreds of Christian community members under the banner of ‘Chraisthara Pragathipara Samsthe’ staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office here…
Set up Christian Development Corporation: Govt. urged
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Leaders from the Christian community have urged the State Government to set up Christian Development Corporation, which was announced in the previous budget. Addressing a press meet at Patrakartara Bhavan on Tuesday, community leader William D’Souza expressed displeasure over State Government cancelling the setting up of Christian Development Corporation, which was announced in the…
Bogadi Christian voters’ names missing from list
May 9, 2018Mysuru: The names of more than 200 voters belonging to Christian community at Bogadi coming under Chamundeshwari Constituency limits are missing from the voters’ list, alleged the leaders of the community. Addressing a press conference at the Pathrakartara Bhavan, this morning one of the leaders Sandesh Joseph D’Souza said that Christian priests, nuns and others…
‘Christian Community rendered injustice in grant of funds meant for minorities development’
December 19, 2017Mysuru: Christian Social Welfare Association President Harry D’Souza has said that the Christian community was rendered injustice in spending of funds granted by the State Government for the Welfare of Minorities. He was speaking at the Mysuru District Christian Convention ‘Our Share Our Right’ organised by the Association at St. Phenomena’s College premises in Bannimantap…
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