Roman Catholic Diocese of Shimoga


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shimoga is a diocese located in the city of Shimoga in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangalore in India.

History

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.
http://www.shimogadiocese.org/index.html

Sacred Heart Church

The second largest church in India, 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.
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.

Leadership