Suvartha Mathe ChapelBanavasi
No | Year | Name of the Priests |
|---|---|---|
01 | 2019 – 2023
| Rev. Fr. Alwyn D’Sa |
02 | 2023 – Onwards | Rev. Fr. Stany Crasta |
- Suvartha Mathe Chapel Banavasi, Sirsi
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Suvartha Mathe Chapel, Banavasi
Little Flower of Jesus Church Berolli-Nagre
Little Flower of Jesus ChurchBerolli Nagre
The Little Flower of Jesus Church, situated in the Diocese of Karwar within the scenic landscape of Honnavar Taluk, holds a rich history and significance within the local community. Originally established as a substation of the St. Francis Assisi Church of Hadinbal, this quaint chapel has blossomed into an independent spiritual haven for its devoted congregation.
Formerly under the leadership of Fr. Cyril Miranda, the priest in charge of Berolli parish, underwent a significant transformation to become an independent chapel.
At present, the under the spiritual guidance of the present parish priest, Fr. Mark Serravo, the Little Flower of Jesus Church continues to thrive as a beacon of faith, offering solace and spiritual nourishment to the faithful. Fr. Mark Serravo, known for his dedication and pastoral care, plays a crucial role in nurturing the spiritual well-being of the parish community, fostering a sense of belonging and devotion.
- Little Flower of Jesus Church Berolli-Nagre
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St. Sebastian Church Gerusoppa
St. Sebastian Church Gerusoppa
Gerusoppa is a paradise for nature lovers and heritage enthusiasts alike. It’s a village situated on the banks of the river Sharavathi in Honnavar Taluk, Uttara Kannada District in the Indian state of Karnataka. By the early 1550s, Chennabhairadevi, who belonged to the Saluva dynasty, became the queen, who ruled for 54 years. The Gerusoppa region was very rich in pepper which was in great demand in the west. Since Gerusoppa was the capital of the kingdom, it became a flourishing trade centre and pilgrimage destination. They mainly traded in spices like pepper, nutmeg and betel nut. The Portuguese laid the foundation for Christianity in Gerusoppa, who had come for the business purposes. They built a small structure to carry on their devotion and practice their faith in God.
Around 1920, when India was still under British rule, the pastoral needs of our church were provided by San Salvador Parish, Honavar. We can find in the documents that, over time, it was transferred to Gundibala parish, then to Kodani parish and then also to Samsi parish.
We had a small hut for to pray and to celebrate the liturgy. As time passed, the number of faithful increased in our village. Since it was a small hut, people took the initiative to replace it with a new church, built using mud. At that time, it was Fr. Walter who used to come from Samsi to celebrate mass for the faithful every Sunday. Even today, people here remember his work and praise the service that he rendered to our church. People reminisce that he had come every Sunday afternoon without fail to celebrate Mass and also conducted catechism classes for the children in the school building, which is just opposite to our church.
We would also like to mention in the report the contribution of Fr. Ben Britto, who worked a lot to establish the faith of the people. He was filled with the holy desire to improve the spiritual lives of the people. Thanks to his efforts and the generous help of many donors, he built the previous church for us. There are many other priests who gave their precious service to our church, namely, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jerome D’souza, Fr. Lawrence Perreira, Fr. Simon Tellis, Fr. Lawrence Fernandes, Fr. Salvador Gonsalves, Fr. Marshall Crasta and Fr. John Fernandes.
New Church: During the time of Fr. Peter, the administration of our church was transferred again to Allanki Parish. It was a first step towards the construction of the new church. Discussions on building a new church began under the guidance of Fr. Abel and the late Bishop of Karwar, William D’Mello, who also carries the distinction of having been the first Bishop of Karwar. Bishop Derek Fernandes, who succeeded him, laid the foundation stone, and the work of the new building was stated when Fr. Antony (senior) was the parish priest of Allanki. Finally, the new church came into existence during Fr. David’s time, and the inauguration and dedication of the new church was done by Bishop Derek Fernandes.
Today, we have a beautiful church because of the collaboration and contribution of many persons, especially the late Bishop William D’Mello, Bishop Derek Fernandes and Mr. Sam Alphons for his generous support.
No | Year | Name of the Priests |
|---|---|---|
01 | 2018-2023 | Rev. Fr. Steven Dsouza (Snr) |
02 | 2023 – 2025 | Rev. Fr. Inthru Pinto |
03 | 2025 | Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza |
- St. Sebastian Church Gerusoppa
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St. Paul Mission Bukkinkoppa
St. Paul MissionBukkinkoppa
Bukinkoppa is a sub station of St Antony’s Church Gundolli. Since it has many substations for the spiritual good of the people it was separated and made an independent Siddi mission unit. Fr Romeo Fernandes and Fr Felix Lopes served the people afterwards Fr Joachim Monteiro and Fr Noel Prakash served the people presently Fr Dominic Quadras is looking after the spiritual needs of the people.
- St. Paul's Mission, Bukinkoppa, Sambrani, Karnataka 581329
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St. Michael’s Chapel, Kodse
St. Michael's Chapel,Minguel Palya - Kodse
St. Michael’s Mission, Kodse, 13 Kms. from Yellapur was part of the Yellapur Parish till 2000. There are 43 tribal Siddi families here. What was originally a thatched hut used for prayer on a piece of land of the Forest Department, was converted into a full-fledged Chapel under the stewardship of Fr.Jerome D’Souza, in his capacity as the Parish Priest of Yellapur.
The Tallikere Farm of the Diocese is also ably looked after and managed by a Priest appointed by the diocese. For his pastoral life he is given extra charge of Kodse mission. Fr. Jerome D Souza, Fr. Stany D Souza, Fr. Michael Pinto, Fr. Antony Rodrigues, served in the farm and looked after the spiritual needs of Kodse mission. Presently Fr. Antony D Souza is in charge of the mission.
- St Anthony's Church, Minguel Palya, Kodse
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St. John the Baptist Church, Kumta
St. John the Baptist ChurchKumta
The figure of Msgr. John Salvador Antonio da Veiga looms large in the minds and hearts of the present generation of Christians in Kumta. He died on 10.10.1986 and is laid to rest in the Church cemetery after a record 44 years stint (1939-1983) as the Parish Priest of this Church. It is said that as Shepherd of this flock at Kumta he had baptised and seen the growth of 3 generations of his Parishioners. The Parishioners of Kumta also take pride in the fact that the Saintly Priest of the Pilar Congregation, Fr. Agnelo D’Souza whose cause for Sainthood has been taken up, was in Kumta from 1910- 1917.
The historical facts suggest that a Chapel existed in Kumta since 1845. It was rebuilt in another place twice, in 1867 and 1882. The Chapel was elevated to the status of a Parish Church on 31-3-1897. This Church was demolished in 1946 and the foundation stone for the new Church was laid on 14-10-1946 when Msgr. Veiga was the Parish Priest. This Church was in blessed on 14-2-1950. Fr. Fernando Menezes, Fr Britto D Silva, Fr. Thomas Misquith have served the parish with vigour and zeal.
When Fr. Paul Sequeira, undertook the repairs and renovation of the roof of the Church, an unfortunate accident occurred. On 15th May 2000, as the slab work was in progress, the freshly laid concrete caved in. Though it was a traumatic moment for him and the Diocese, Fr. Paul was able to resume the repair work on 4th Dec. 2000 and complete by the end of May 2001, the entire renovation job, to the satisfaction of all. After him Fr. Salvadore Gonsalves, Fr John Rodrigues, Fr Urban Santosh Fernandes have served the Parish. Presently Fr. Chrysostom Rodrigues is the Parish Priest.
- St. John the Baptist Church Kumta – 581 343
- 08382-226451
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St. Joseph’s Church, Mirjan
St. Joseph's ChurchMirjan
With late Fr. Aloysius Rego of happy memories as the first Priest-in-charge, was inaugurated on the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord on 2nd Feb.1979 the Mission unit of St. Joseph’s Church, Mirjan. A man of learning and stern qualities of head and heart, he was later on referred to affectionately as “Sultan Rego”, on his assuming charge at Mirjan! The reference to Sultan was obvious as in Mirjan lies, presently in ruins, the old fort of Tipu Sultan. Curious to historians, the Statue of St. Francis kept in the Church at Chandavar, is supposed to have been picked up from the backwaters of Mirjan. Till it was made an independent unit, the Chapel at Mirjan was administered by the Priests from Kumta Parish.
Fr. Lawrence D’Souza, who succeeded Fr. Aloysius Rego supervised the construction of the new Church at Mirjan, which was inaugurated on 19th March 1992. Fr. Navil Rodrigues served the Parish for some time. The Pilar fathers to mark the bicentenary of the service of Very Rev. Father Agnello wanted to serve in the diocese of Karwar and Most Rev. Dr. William D Mello offered them St. Joseph’s parish Mirjan and they with love for the church and for the mission took over the mission and serving in the parish since then.
- St.Joseph's Church, Mirjan, Kumta
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St. Sebastian’s Church, Upper Kasarkod
St. Sebastian's ChurchUpper Kasarkod
The Chapel of St. Sebastian built in 1937 was a sub station of St. Joseph’s Church, Lower Kasarkod for some time. It was Fr. Kurian Therady, after his term as Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Church, Lower Kasarkod, who thought of residing at the Chapel of St. Sebastian, Upper Kasarkod to devote more time and energy for their spiritual welfare. It was erected as a separate Parish 1977. Since then Upper Kasarkod has not looked back and the Priests assigned to this Church have strained their might and mane in the service of the people. The growing vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life are a sign of the spiritual growth and maturity of the Parish. The Old Church was demolished and a new one built and inaugurated on 20.01.1986 when Fr. C. Almeida was the Parish Priest. Fr. Joseph D Souza, Fr. Bonaventure Rodrigues, Fr. Benedict Rodrigues, Fr. Natividade Rodrigues, Fr. Mark Tauro, Fr. Faustine Furtado, Fr. Alwyn Cardoza, Fr. Peter D Souza, have served the Parish. Presently Fr. Michael Pinto (Sr) is the parish Priest.
The Upper Kasarkod Parish is also getting to be known more and more because of the Apostolate of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (F.M.A.). Invited by the Bishop in 1987, the Mazzarello Kendra was inaugurated on 13.4.1987. The Sisters utilized their expertise and resources to start technical courses for girls in Tailoring, Embroidery, Typing, Shorthand, Computer, Accountancy etc. Scores of girls who otherwise would have discontinued their studies or whiled away their time at home, have found themselves gainfully employed after having completed the courses. The Sisters have recently started an English Medium Primary School. All in all, the Mazarello Complex is now an important educational spot on the scenario of Honavar, situated on the Karwar-Mangalore highway.]
No | Year | Name of the Priests |
|---|---|---|
01 | 1954 – 1967 | Fr. Raymond Miranda |
02 | 1967 – 1981 | Fr. Kurian Therady |
03 | 1981 – 1986 | Fr. C. Almeida |
04 | 1986 – 1991 | Fr. Bonaventure Rodrigues |
05 | 1991 – 1992 | Fr. Benedict Rodrigues |
06 | 1992 – 1996 | Fr. Alwyn Cardoza |
07 | 1992 – 2001 | Fr. Natvidad Rodrigues |
08 | 2001 – 2002 | Fr. Mark Tauro |
09 | 2002 – 2008 | Fr. Faustine Furtado |
10 | 2008 – 2015 | Fr. Peter D’souza |
11 | 2015 – 2019 | Fr. Richard Rodrigues |
12 | 2019 onwards | Fr. Michael Pinto (Sr) |
13 | 2025 onwards | Fr. David Pinto |
St. Francis Xavier Church, Bailur
St. Francis Xavier ChurchBailur
Situated on the Arabian sea coast, Bailur Church is almost a beach Church. The monsoon season is a frightful season with the waters gushing almost to the Church compound. Though the original structure of the St. Francis Xavier Church, Bailur has been in existence since 1856, then another structure is said to have been built in 1922. The people have always lived in peace and harmony, with the guidance and care of the Priests from Goa and the Franciscan Congregation. Though it alternated as a sub-station of Murdeshwar or Manki for lack of Priests, the Bishop thought it appropriate to assign a separate Priest for Bailur, judging from the response of the people. Fr. Faustine Furtado, Fr. Navil Rodrigues, Fr. Lawrence D Silva, Fr ……………Presently Fr. William D Souza is serving the people of the area in their spiritual need.
No | Year | Name of the Priests |
|---|---|---|
01 | 1918 to 1923 | Rev. Fr. Miguel Gregorio D’souza |
02 | 1924 | Fr. Domingos Caetano Braz d’Azevedo |
03 | 1924 | Fr. Luis Filippe d’Athaide |
04 | 1925 | Fr. Mateus Francisco C. Bareto |
05 | 1926 | Fr. Domingos Caetano Braz d’Azevedo |
06 | 1932 | Fr. Thomas Mascarenhas |
07 | 1932 | Fr. Antonio V.C.C. Fernandes |
08 | 1934 | Fr. Pedro Nicolan Pereira |
09 | 1938 | Fr. Thomas Mascarenhas |
10 | 1938 | Fr. Pedro Nicolan Pereira |
11 | 1938 | Fr. Thomas Mascarenha |
12 | 1940 | Fr. Natividad Souza |
13 | 1942 – 1960 | Fr. Filipe Agostinho Carvalho |
14 | 1972 | Fr. C.Masearenhas |
15 | 1973 | Fr. Claude Castello |
Holy Rosary Church, Yellapur
Holy Rosary ChurchYellapur
Already at the inception of the Diocese, the Parish of the Holy Rosary Yellapur, characterised as the Queen Mother Parish, with so many sub-stations being attended to by the Priests stationed in the Parish. What makes Yellapur along with Mundgod and Haliyal area unique in the Diocese is the presence of the Siddi-Christians (of negro origin who have the history of being imported by the Portuguese as slaves in Goa about 400 years ago, but then not being able to bear the hardships, escaped these areas and settled here, maintaining at the same time the purity of their race, culture and customs).
Though historical documents are scant, it is strongly believed that the Church of Yellapur was founded around the year 1880. It was a sub-station of Ankola Parish. The Church was re-built and solemnly inaugurated on 20-11-1891 and Rev.Fr. Manuel D’Souza of Marmagoa was appointed the first Parish Priest (1891-1896). The Parish Registers are maintained from the year 1891. This old Church was renovated in 1978 but constant repairs compelled Fr. Jerome D’Souza to undertake building of a new Church, which was inaugurated on 6th March 2000. Till 1978, the Parish of Mundgod and of Sunksal, the sub- station of Ankola, were part of Yellapur Parish. The three sub-stations of this Parish, Manchikeri, Kirwatti and Kodse, are now independent units with residential Priests-in-charge. Fr. Thomas Tavora, Fr. Constancio Almeida, Fr. Manuel D Souza, Fr. Mathew Lewis S. J. Fr. Ambrose Fernandes, Fr. Britto D Silva, Fr. Jerome D Souza, Fr. Balajoji K. Fr. David Pinto, Fr. Stany Crasta have served the parish. Presently Fr. Peter Carneiro is the Parish Priest.
