The Deanery of Belthangady or Belthangady Varado is one of the deaneries which comes under Diocese of Mangalore located at Belthangady, Karnataka, India. This deanery consists 10 parishes[1] and Most Holy Redeemer Church (Belthangady) is the primary parish for this Deanery. Fr. Joseph Cardoza is the current vicar of this Deanery.

Deanery of Belthangady
Mangalore East Varado
Belthangady Varado Church
Deanery of Belthangady is located in Karnataka
Deanery of Belthangady
Deanery of Belthangady
12°59′37″N 75°16′08″E / 12.99351°N 75.26875°E / 12.99351; 75.26875
DenominationRoman Catholic (Latin rite)
Administration
DivisionBelthangady
DistrictDakshina Kannada
ProvinceRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Bangalore
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore
ArchdeaconryDiocese of Mangalore
DeaneryBelthangady Varado
ParishMost Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady
Clergy
ArchbishopMost Rev. Peter Machado
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Peter Paul Saldanha
Vicar(s)Rev. Fr. Joseph Cardoza

History

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In 1908, Fr. Piadade D’Souza constructed a new church. Fr. Clifford Dsouza constructed the new parochial house in 1982. Fr. Gregory Dsouza built a chapel at Charmadi. On 10 August 1939, Fr. John G. Pinto established a chapel at Bangady(Indubettu), which became a parish later. Arva(Aladangady), Indubettu and Naravi parishes were carved out of Belthangady. Fr. Rosario Fernandes extended the church.[2]

Being located near Jamalabad Fort, built by Mysore ruler Tippu Sultan, this church has a history of more than 125 years. It is a testimony of Christians who sustained faith despite the atrocities of Tippu Sultan. The martyrdom of around eight hundred Christians inspired the faithful to lead a life centered on Christian values.[3] The struggle of Christians and attacks on Churches by Tippu Sultan is now hidden from history due to political reasons to show Tippu Sultan as a hero in southern part of Karnataka.[citation needed]

Demographics

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This Deanery consists 10 parishes[4] and Most Holy Redeemer Church (Belthangady) is the primary parish for this Deanery.

Parish churches

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Listed below are the parishes of Belthangady Varado.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Holy Redeemer Parish". www.dioceseofmangalore.com.
  2. ^ "Beltangady Parish". www.dioceseofmangalore.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Holy Redeemer Parish Turns 125, to Get New Church Building". Daijiworld.
  4. ^ "Holy Redeemer Parish". www.dioceseofmangalore.com.
  5. ^ "Holy Redeemer Parish". www.dioceseofmangalore.com.