The document provides information about the Shimoga Diocese located in southwestern Karnataka, India. It discusses that the diocese covers an area of 21,405 square kilometers comprising 19 talukas and 3,138 villages. The diocese is led by Bishop Francis Serrao and aims to promote peace and harmony in society through initiatives focused on children and families. It introduces Mr. Shaji Mathew as an itinerant lay missionary supporting the work of the diocese.
5. Joy of
if there is love in the children,
there will be harmony in the house.
if there is harmony in the house,
There will be order in the community.
if there is order in the community,
there will be peace in the society.
6. Shimoga Diocese is located in the very heart of
Karnataka in the mid south-western part of South
India. The total area of the Diocese is 21,405
square kilometres. There are three district viz.
Shmoga, Chitradurga and Davanagere comprising
of 19 talukas and 3,138 villages in the Diocese.
Rev Fr Francis Serrao
Bishop of Shimoga Diocese
Mission
ShimogaDiocese
Mr. Shaji Mathew
Itinerant Lay Missionary
33. Through children
to families and
society
An initiative by
Bishop Francis Serrao, S.J.
Shimoga Diocese
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peace
joy
love
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