The Diocese of Shimoga (Latin: Shimogaen(sis)) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or diocese of the Catholic Church in India. Its episcopal see is Shimoga. The Diocese of Shimoga is a suffragan in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangalore.
Diocese of Shimoga Dioecesis Shimogaensis ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ಧರ್ಮಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ | |
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 Sacred Heart Cathedral | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Bangalore |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 21,405 km2 (8,265 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 7,822,000 21,006 (0.3%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Cathedral | Sacred Heart Cathedral in Shimoga |
| Patron saint | Sacred Heart of Jesus |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Francis Serrao SJ |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Peter Machado |
| Map | |
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| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
History
edit- 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.
Sacred Heart Church
editThe second largest church in India,[1] 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.[2]
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.[2]
Leadership
edit- Bishops of Shimoga
- Bishop Francis Serrao, 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
edit- Ven. Mary Jane Wilson was born in Harihar[3]
References
edit- ^ "Shivamogga – 'Sacred Hearts Cathedral' – 2nd Largest in India ! –". Citykemp.com. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Sacred Heart Church, Shimoga Sacred Heart Church Photos and Timings". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Blog Archive » Venerable Mary Jane Wilson". CatholicSaints.Info. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2020.