Our Vicariate

The Kallianpur Vicariate

The Kallianpur Vicariate, also known as the St. Andrew Deanery, is a vital administrative region within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Udupi, Karnataka, India. It is centered around the historically significant Our Lady of Milagres Cathedral in Kallianpur, which serves as the mother church for many surrounding parishes and as the Co-Cathedral for the Udupi Diocese.

Key details regarding the Kallianpur Vicariate include:

Central Hub: Our Lady of Milagres Cathedral

Established: 1680, following a treaty between Raja Shivappa Nayaka of Bednore and the Portuguese.

Significance: It was elevated to the status of a Cathedral in 2012 upon the creation of the Udupi Diocese.

Location: Situated on the southern bank of the Swarna River in Kallianpur.

Leadership: As of 2024, Msgr. Ferdinand Gonsalves is the Vicar General of the Diocese of Udupi and Rector of Milagres Cathedral.

Parish Details: The cathedral serves roughly 480 families and oversees 15 wards.

Key Parishes and Institutions

The Vicariate/Deanery consists of several prominent parishes, including:

Our Lady of Milagres Cathedral (Milagres-Kallianpur): The central cathedral.

Mount Rosary Church (Santhekatte-Kallianpur): Established in 1937.

Educational Impact: The area hosts institutions such as Lourdes Convent (established 1956) and various schools managed by the cathedral.

Administration and Activities

Deanery Structure: The Kallianpur Deanery is one of the administrative subdivisions under Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo.

The region holds deep historical roots, with links to the Keladi Nayakas and the Portuguese Padroado mission