Four More Sisters Professed for the Congregation of Jesus
Sr. Amala, Sr. Arpita, Sr. Shalini and Sr. Ruby professed the vows of poverty, obedience and chastity for the Congregation of Jesus (CJ) and dedicated their life to the service of God and people ....Read More

Ms. Shanta Peter elected Vice President of ICYM at the National Level
Ms. Shanta Peter, ICYM-Allahabad Diocesan Youth Representative has been elected as the Vice President of the National ICYM during the Biennial National Elections conducted at Seva Kendra, Kolkatta ....Read More

Sr. Lissy CJ appointed the new RYLA of ICYM
Rev. Sr. Lissy presently serving as the Diocesan Youth Lady Animator (DYLA) of the diocese of Allahabad has been elevated to the region as the Regional Youth Lady Animator (RYLA) ....Read More

Fun and frolic marks the Christmas Mela
The Catholics in Allahabad shared the joy of the Birth of Jesus, Christmas, by organizing a three-day long Christmas Mela in the St. Joseph College grounds ....Read More

Radiance – 2011: Silver Jubilee Celebration of St. Xavier’s High School, Naramau, Kanpur
1st December 2011 was an auspicious day in the history of St. Xavier's School, Naramau, Kanpur, as it celebrated the Silver Jubilee of its existence ....Read More

Another Priest for the Diocese of Allahabad
Deacon Ronald Noronha was ordained a priest for the diocese of Allahabad at Little Flower Church, Niddodi, Mangalore diocese today ....Read More

Euphoria 2011 at St. Thomas Kidwainagar
EUPHORIA-2011 marked the Silver Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas School, Kidwainagar, Kanpur, on 26th November ....Read More

St. Mary's Church Faizabad Enters into the Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year
St. Mary's Church in Faizabad was in the mood of jubilation as they inaugurated the Sesquicentennial (150) Jubilee year ....Read More

Rev. Fr. Michael Martin Goes to Heavenly Abode
Rev. Fr. Michael Martin, aged 65, went to his heavenly abode early this morning (Sunday, 13.11.2011) at 01.50 in Nazareth Hospital, Allahabad ....Read More

Rev. Fr. Archibald D'Silva Appointed the new RYD of ICYM U.P.
Rev. Fr. Archibald D'Silva, the former Diocesan Youth Director of Allahabad Diocese has been appointed as the new Regional Youth Director of Indian Catholic Youth Movement -U.P. and Uttarakhand ....Read More

Allahabad wins again the Championship in the Regional Bible Festival
The Diocese of Allahabad emerged out as Champions 2011 in the Regional Bible Festival held in Nava Sadhana, the pastoral centre in Varanasi from 4th to 6th November 2011 ....Read More

Five More School Upgraded to High School Standard
“Five more schools have upgraded to the standard of High School,” said the Bishop in a jubilant manner giving the information to the priests of Allahabad at a Clergy Meeting held at Sadhana Sadan ....Read More

Build relationship through love and acceptance: Fr. Alex
“Build relationship through love and acceptance,” said Rev. Fr. Alex D’Souza speaking to the priests of Allahabad during a recollection talk at Sadhana Sadan on 18th August 2011 ....Read More

Competitions for the Youth Announced
Like every year Essay and Poem competitions are announced for the youth on Regional level of UP & UK. The junior group will comprise of age group 15- 20 and senior group 21-30. “The write ups should reach the Youth Office on or before 25th of September, 2 ....Read More

Solemn Conclusion of the Year of Youth Held in Allahabad
The Conclusion of the Year of Youth with the theme “Youth for Peace and Harmony” was organized on 13th and 14th of August 2011 at St. Joseph’s College, Allahabad ....Read More

Hindi Should be Promoted Extensively – Bishop Isidore
“Hindi should be promoted extensively in all the spheres of Church’s activities,” said the President of Catholic Hindi Sahitya Samiti (CHSS) Rt. Rev. Isidore Fernandes, Bishop of Allahabad during the inaugural function ....Read More

Sr. Clare CJ Goes to Her Heavenly Abode
Rev. Sr. Clare CJ, 95, fondly known as ‘Mother Clare,’ residing in ‘32’ St. Mary’s Convent Allahabad for the last 15 years, went to her heavenly abode at 5.15 am on Friday, 5th August 2011. Her mortal remains were ....Read More

Bishop Isidore Celebrates 23rd Episcopal Anniversary
The Rt. Rev. Isidore Fernandes, the bishop of Allahabad celebrated his 23rd Episcopal Ordination Anniversary on 4th August 2011. To mark this event, a solemn Eucharistic Celebration was organized at 5.30 pm in St. Joseph’s Cathedral ....Read More

Sr. Shelby UMI breathes her last
Rev. Sr. Shelby Jose Kunnath UMI of the Northern Province went to her eternal abode this morning (10, May 2011) at 7.00 am. ....Read More

Transfers of 2011 announced
The Right Reverend Isidore Fernandes, Bishop of Allahabad today (05.05.2011) released the transfer list of this year. As expected the list contains a very few transfers. ....Read More

Diocesan Discernment of the Priests Held
A two-day Discernment of the Priests of Allahabad was held in Sadhana Sadan on 12 - 13 of April. All the priests of the diocese of Allahabad were present to discuss on relationship, vision and mission ....Read More

Frs. Benedict and Gregory Felicitated
The Diocese of Allahabad with its bishop, priests, nuns and laity felicitated the Sacerdotal Golden Jubilarian Rev. Fr. Benedict Pereira and Sacerdotal Silver Jubilarian Rev. Fr. Gregory D'Souza ....Read More

International Women’s Day Celebrated
On the occasion of the Centenary Celebration of the International Women's Day, the Diocesan Development and Welfare Society in collaboration with the Sahyog organized a public hearing at the premises of St. Joseph's College, Allahabad on 12th and 13th Mar ....Read More

Rev. Fr. Leo Vechoor Breathes his last
Rev. Fr. Leo Mathew Vechoor, a priest from the Society of St. Paul (SSP) left for his eternal reward at 8.05 pm on Tuesday 8 March 2011. ....Read More

Results of the Diocesan Catechism Examination Announced
Rev. Fr. Sunil Noronha, the Director for Catechetics, publishing the results of the Diocesan Catechism Examination which was held on the 19th December 2010 for Class X and XII ....Read More

Rev. Sr. Terecine Elected Provincial Again
Rev. Sr. Terecine CSN, on Sunday 6th March, 2011, is elected as the new provincial of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth for a term of six years from March 2011. ....Read More

Bal Vikas Ashram Completes Ten Years of Service
Bal Vikas Ashram, the transit home for the Migrant Child Laborers, under the auspices of Diocesan Development and Welfare Society, Allahabad celebrated its completion of successful 10 years of dedicated service towards Freedom and Rehabilitation on 27th F ....Read More

Euphoria 2011 celebrated at Gauspur
The joy and exuberance of the tiny tots was clearly seen in their faces during the sports and PT Display at St. Joseph's Academy, Gauspur, Kaushambi. Showing a splendid discipline and timing the programme Euphoria-2011 began at sharp 2 pm, with the arriv ....Read More

Charismatic Renewal Programme held in the Cathedral
“Come to me all you who labour and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest,” is the thrust of the three-day Charismatic Renewal Programme being conducted at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Allahabad from 4th to 6th February ....Read More

Rev. Fr. Antony Kallarackal appointed as the new Vicar General
The Bishop of Allahabad, Most Rev. Isidore Fernandes, announced today the appointment of the new Vicar General for the diocese in the person of Rev. Fr. Antony Kallarackal ....Read More

The Bishop Reshuffles his Cabinet Ministers
The Bishop of Allahabad, Most Rev. Isidore Fernandes, this morning (4th February) released the new list of office bearers. ....Read More

Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony Held in Nazareth School of Nursing
A colourful and spectacular Ceremony of Graduation and Lamp Lighting was held at the Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing, Allahabad at 10.30 am on 30th January 2011. Most Rev. Isidore Fernandes ....Read More

Corpus Christi Procession in Allahabad
The Christians in the city of Allahabad marched with lit candles in the Corpus Christi procession organized on the occasion of the Feast of Christ the King and prayed for peace and prosperity in the nation on Sunday Evening (21st November 2010). The proce ....Read More

Slum Children Celebrate Children’s day at St. Joseph’s College
To mark the 121st birthday of our first Prime Minister of India, Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru a special programme for slum children was organized by Diocesan Development and Welfare Society, Allahabad. The celebration was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest ....Read More

St. Patrick's Church Celebrated the Sesquicentennial Jubilee
The Catholic community of St. Patrick’s Church in Kanpur was in the mood of jubilation as they celebrated the Sesquicentennial (150) Jubilee of the Church with a Solemn Thanksgiving Eucharistic Service officiated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Isidore Fernandes, Bishop ....Read More

Diocesan Bible Festival Celebrated
The two-day long Diocesan Bible Festival came to an end with a solemn concluding ceremony on the eve of Sunday 7th November 2010 at St. Joseph's College Auditorium. The Allahabad Zone snatched the coveted Championship Trophy and Sonebhadra Zone remained ....Read More

Minor Seminary Inaugurated
Entering into yet another venture, Rt. Rev. Isidore Fernandes, the bishop of Allahabad inaugurated and blessed St. Xavier'sMinor Seminary at Hartmannganj ....Read More