Welcome to Kurnool Diocese
The Diocese comprises the civil districts of Kurnool and Anantapur. On 12th June, 1967, these districts were separated from Nellore Diocese and formed into Kurnool Diocese. The French Jesuits worked in these areas in 1700 and they are buried at Krishnapuram in anantapur district. After the withdrawal of Jesuits in 1773 the Paris Foreign Missionary Society took over the Church work and kept the faith of the people alive. For the last 70 years the Mill Hill Fathers have evangelised these » MoreNews & Events
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Recollection for the Clergy & Chrism Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral,
The recollection for the clergy was conducted on 2-3, April 2012 at Jeeva Sudha Pastoral Centre, Kurnool. The... » read more
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CMC Religious Profession
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Diocese Level Sensitization cum Review Workshop on TB (CBCI – Card) RNTCP
The diocesan level workshop on RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program) was held on 192012 at KDSSS. Dr.... » read more
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Relief to the Fire Victims at Regadaguduru
KDSSS Dalit Empowerment Animators special interest in bringing to the notice of the Mandal... » read more
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Youth Meetings at Joharapuram and Manchalakatta
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Exposure Program as Part of Samrakshna at Nandyal
The project “Protection of women and children” in Nandyal Mandal is one of the important projects of KDSSS. It has got great influence in the project area against trafficking, among the sex workers and against HIV& AIDS. As part of... » read more
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Feast of Maria Giri Matha at Uppalapadu Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral
In view of Maria Giri Matha Feast, the Tridum was started with Flag Hosting, at Uppalapadu on 12th Jan 2011. From 12-13, masses were offered in Uppalapadu. Though it was harvest season, people could attend and participate in Tridum prayers and... » read more
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BISHOP ANTHONY POOLA
Born : Nov. 15, 1961
Priestly Ordn.: Feb. 20, 1992
Appointed Bishop of Kurnool: Feb. 08, 2008
Episcopal Ordn: Apr. 19, 2008» More
Born : Nov. 15, 1961
Priestly Ordn.: Feb. 20, 1992
Appointed Bishop of Kurnool: Feb. 08, 2008
Episcopal Ordn: Apr. 19, 2008» More


Daily Reading
May. 21, 2012, Sunday (July 10): "Why do you speak to them in parables?" Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3... » read more






