| Denomination: | Roman Catholic (Latin rite) |
| Deanery of Belthangady | |
| Fullname: | Mangalore East Varado |
| Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka |
| Coordinates: | 12.9935°N 75.2688°W |
| Parish: | Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady |
| Deanery: | Belthangady Varado |
| Archdeaconry: | Diocese of Mangalore |
| Diocese: | Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore |
| Province: | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore |
| Archbishop: | Most Rev. Peter Machado |
| Bishop: | Most Rev. Peter Paul Saldanha |
| Vicar: | Rev. Fr. Joseph Cardoza |
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.
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.
This Deanery consists 10 parishes[4] and Most Holy Redeemer Church (Belthangady) is the primary parish for this Deanery.
Listed below are the parishes of Belthangady Varado.[5]