Bound together in Christ, towards a Spirit-filled Communion of Communities based on Reconciliation, Unity and Love
ಕ್ರಿಸ್ತಾಚ್ಯಾ ಮೊಗಾನ್, ಕ್ರಿಸ್ತಾ ಸವೆಂ ಜಿಯೆವ್ನ್, ಕ್ರಿಸ್ತಾಕ್ ಪಾಚಾರ್ನ್, ರಾಜಿ ಸಂದಾನಾನ್ ಜಿಯೆಂವ್ಚೊ ಎಕ್ವಟಿತ್ ಸಮುದಾಯ್
Commissioned by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Roman Catholic Church in Mangalore continues the evangelization through proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the sacraments, teaching the faith, and forming the faithful for works of service.
| Estd. | 1674 |
| Diocese | 1886 |
| Population | 23,17,826 |
| Catholics | 1,80,603 |
| Parishes | 124 |
| Area | : 5,924.26 sq. km. |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha |
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| Born | 27-04-1964 |
| Ordained Priest | 06-05-1991 |
| Appointed Bishop of Mangalore | 03-07-2018 |
| Ordained Bishop | 15-09-2018 |
| Address | Bishop’s House, Kodialbail, Mangalore- 575 003. Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. India. |
| Country Code | +91 |
| STD Code | 91824 |
| Residence Phones | 2440524; 2440525; 8277937782 |
| Bishop (Personal) | 2440421 |
| bp.mangalorediocese@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.dioceseofmangalore.com |
| Bishop Emeritus | Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza |
| Born | 21.6.1941 |
| Ordained Bishop | 15.5.1996 |
| Residence | St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangalore - 575 002 |
| Phone | 9686925100 |
| bp.aloysiuspaul@gmail.com |
