Divine Mercy Convention (9-14 February 2016): In our Diocese, to begin with, a three day Divine Mercy Convention has been planned to be held in Varanasi (Feb 9,10,11) and in Mariampur (Feb 12,13,14) under the leadership of Fr. Anil Dev IMS & team. All Priests, religious and laity of the Diocese are earnestly requested to participate in this key-note-event of the Year of Mercy. Bishop also request all, specially the formation houses, to pray for the intention of the convention. More information will be given through your Dean/Parish Priest.

Mar 04-05 24 Hours for the Lord, Days of Intense Prayer.Mar 16-17 Clergy Recollection / Chrism Mass. Apr 05 Ordination of Priest. Jul 14-15 Missionary Meeting. Aug 20-21 Cath. School Association Meet. Aug 22-27 Retreat for Priests (1).

Sep 10-11 Ballia Pilgrimage. Sep 19-24 Retreat for Priests (2). Oct 15-16 Hartmannpur Pilgrimage. Oct 17 2nd death Ann. Of Bp. Patrick.

Oct 29-31 Diocesan Bible Festival. Nov 04-06 Regional Bible Festival. Nov 15-18 Bps Maj. Sup of CRI & ARPC Meet. Nov 20 Corpus Christi * Closing of Jubilee Year of Mercy. Nov 27 Pilgrimage at Infant Jesus Shrine at Mughalsarai. Dec 15-16 Clergy Recollection.