Archbishop Emeritus Bernard Moras leads midnight mass Mysuru: Pomp and gaiety marked the celebrations of Christmas Festival today in various parts of the city. Several Churches, including St. Philomena’s Church on Ashoka Road, were specially decorated for the occasion, drawing the faithful in large numbers for the masses conducted in Kannada, English and Tamil languages….
Christmas Eve celebrations by Mysore Hope Centre
December 25, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Hope Centre, a multilingual congregation of several hundred members, hosted its annual Christmas Eve celebration at Jaganmohan Palace Auditorium in city on Dec. 24. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar was the chief guest. BJP Minority Morcha President Dr. Anil Thomas was the guest of honour. The congregation celebrated Christ’s birth under the…
City Churches decked up for X-mas tomorrow
December 24, 2024Mysuru: The festive atmosphere has descended on city with Christian community members busy in shopping, decorating houses and Churches to celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, tomorrow. City’s major Churches are illuminated and preparing for the biggest festival by conducting special programmes and prayers tonight and tomorrow. Priests are also ready for the celebrations…
Christmas Message by Archbishop Emeritus
December 24, 2024As the joyous Christmas season unfolds, we are reminded of the beauty of togetherness, the strength of community and the power of hope. At this special time of year, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas. Christmas is a season of joy and peace. It’s the sparkle of lights that brighten…
Christmas celebrations at Mysuru Central Prison
December 23, 2024Mysuru: Christmas was celebrated at the Mysuru Central Prison on Dec. 21 in the presence of Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Apostolic Administrator of Mysuru Diocese, as the chief guest. C.S. Ramesh, Chief Superintendent, Mysuru Jail, presided over the event. The Archbishop, in his message, called upon the jail inmates to reform themselves…
Christmas celebration at Catholic Centre
December 17, 2024Mysuru: The Mysore Diocesan Commissions for Differently Abled and Prison Ministry India had organised Christmas celebration at Catholic Centre in Bannimantap. The event began with Holy Mass presided by the Apostolic Administrator of Mysore Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop (Emeritus) followed by cultural programmes by differently abled children from Mercy Convent, Srirampura, Montfort…
Carol singing competition heralds Christmas season
December 8, 2024Over 6,000 participants from Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu take part Mysuru: The 32nd Carol Singing Competition, organised by the Carmel Catholic Association (CCA) in Mysuru, kicked off this morning at the jam-packed Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall. The competition is being held to celebrate the joy and goodwill of the Christmas season, spreading messages of love,…
Heavy footfalls boost year-end tourism
December 26, 2023Flower Show: 3.5 lakh and Mysuru Zoo: 1.02 lakh visitors in three days; KRS Dam: 12,000 per day Mysore/Mysuru: Traditionally recognised for drawing tourists during Dasara and summer holidays, Mysuru has evolved into a popular year-end destination, a trend that has continued this year. As of Christmas, all categories of hotels and resorts in Mysuru…
Christmas celebrated with religious fervour
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas was celebrated across the city with grandeur and religious fervour last night. All churches were colourfully decorated for the festive occasion, resonating with carol singing and Holy Mass. Church services, including Midnight Mass on Christmas eve, are significant events. Last evening, homes, streets and public spaces were…
Thousands of tourists flock Mysuru, Kodagu for holidays
December 24, 2023Hotels report 100 percent occupancy; All parking slots full as tourists forced to park on busy roads Mysore/Mysuru: The Christmas and New Year season is attracting thousands of tourists to Mysuru and Kodagu, with visitors streaming in from Bengaluru and other locations since yesterday morning, taking advantage of the extended weekend. Consequently, toll booths along…
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