Though a small Diocese, Diocese of Varanasi is in a significant way a picture of Mother India. The very name of this Holy City conjures up the apex of the spirit’s endeavour in Hinduism. Sarnath reminds us of Dharma Chakra Pravartana of the Buddha. The two districts, in the west and to the east, Jaunpur and Ghazipur, evoke a pair of twin and refined kingdoms of the Muslim era. The history of the diocese remembers with gratefulness the outcome of the Capuchin missionary endeavour to Tibet in the 1700’s, as an epic in the history of the Church.
Some excerpts from his message: Old age is not a time of life easily understood even by those of us who are already experiencing it. Many people are afraid of old age; even though it eventually comes with the passage of time, no one prepares us for old age. The Scriptures see things differently. A … Continue reading "Some excerpts…
Details of the appointment of priests coming into effect in June 2022 is attached herewith. The Jesuits community in Nagwa has been here since 1995, very much part of the pastoral life of the Parish, and the Diocese has been seeking their active collaboration for many years. With long time discussion and consultation the Patna … Continue reading "Details of…
My dear Fathers, Sisters and Brothers, Peace and Grace of Jesus! On July 24, the Church celebrates the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Established by Pope Francis in January 2021, it is observed each year on the fourth Sunday of July, nearer to the feast of Jesus’ grandparents, Sts. Joachim and Anne. … Continue reading "DOV /…
My dear Fathers, Sisters and Brothers, Peace and Grace of Jesus! Since the time of Easter, our liturgical journey has been “on a high plateau”, coloured with joy in the certitude that the Lord is living. It climaxed with the Pentecost and led us further to an extraordinary experience of sharing in the eternity of … Continue reading "DOV /…
Though a small diocese, Diocese of Varanasi has many Parishes under it which are all under their own Parish Priests.
Though a small Diocese, Diocese of Varanasi is in a significant way a picture of Mother India. The very name of this Holy City conjures up the apex of the spirit’s endeavour in Hinduism.
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