The 4th edition of Christmas Carnival-2025 was inaugurated at St. Philomena’s Church in city last evening by Bishop of Mysuru Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serro SJ in the presence of Parish Priest/ Rector of St. Philomena’s Church Rev. Fr. Alex Prashanth Sequeira. The 8-day Christmas Carnival featuring a vibrant blend of faith, culture, entertainment, food…
Christmas Carnival at St. Philomena’s Church
December 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The 4th edition of Christmas Carnival-2025 will be held from Dec. 19 (tomorrow) to Dec. 26 at St. Philomena’s Church in city. Bishop of Mysuru Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serro SJ, will inaugurate the Carnival at 4 pm tomorrow in the presence of Vicar General Rev. Msgr. Alfred John Mendonca and Parish Priest /…
Auto driver assaulted over trivial issue
July 2, 2025Complaint lodged against four persons with City Police Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: An autorickshaw driver has lodged a complaint against four persons with City Police Commissioner. He has accused four persons of restraining him from picking up passengers near St. Philomena’s Church and assaulting him. The auto driver Zameer Khan, is a resident of Sathagalli in the…
City Churches pay tribute to Pope Francis
April 22, 2025India declares three-day State mourning Mysuru/New Delhi: Rich tributes were paid at city Churches to Pope Francis, who passed away yesterday morning. Praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, the Diocese of Mysuru had organised a special Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral (St. Philomena’s Church) yesterday evening which was led by Archbishop…
X-mas celebrated in city
December 25, 2024Archbishop 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….
Foundation laid for new entrance gate of St. Joseph’s Cathedral
October 24, 2024Mysuru: The foundation for the new entrance gate of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, (St. Philomena’s Church), was laid in the presence of the Arch Bishop Emeritus and the Apostolic Administrator of Mysore Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Vicar General of Mysore Diocese Rev. Msgr. Alfred John Mendonca, Financial Administrator Rev. Fr. Sebastian Alexander, Chancellor Rev….
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…
X-mas fervour in city
December 24, 2023St. Philomena’s Church, a prominent cathedral of Mysuru to herald the arrival of Jesus Christ with a series of rituals, under the leadership of Archbishop Emeritus Bernard Moras Mysore/Mysuru: Christmas fervour is fast gripping the city with Churches all decked up to welcome the arrival of Jesus Christ, with a series of rituals and prayers,…
Christmas Carnival extended at St. Philomena’s Church
December 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following overwhelmingly response from the public, the three-day Christmas Carnival organised at St. Philomena’s Church, which was scheduled to conclude yesterday, has been extended for two more days — Dec. 24 and 25. The Christmas Carnival will be open for public between 10 am and 10 pm on both days. Entry is free. The…
St. Philomena’s Church beckons visitors to Christmas Carnival
December 22, 2023As part of the three-day Christmas Carnival from Dec. 21 to 23 at St. Philomena’s Church premises in city, the imposing Church structure has been colourfully illuminated to beckon the visitors in large numbers to witness the day-long fun-filled events.















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