St. Patrick Church, Siddakatte Explained

St. Patrick Church, Siddakatte
Denomination:Roman Catholic (Latin rite)
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka
Map Caption:Location in Karnataka
Coordinates:12.9904°N 75.05°W
Location:Siddakatte, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka
Founded Date:1926
Events:After years of struggle, finally in 1820, under the able leadership of Joseph Baretto, this land was received as a gift from the Company to erect the first Roman Catholic church of North Kolkata. On 9th February 1822, the foundation stone of St. Patrick's Church was laid.
Diocese:Diocese of Mangalore
Archbishop:Most Rev. Bernard Blasius Moras
Bishop:Rev. Aloysius Paul DSouza
Vicar:Rev. Fr. Antony Lasrado

The St. Patrick Church is a Roman Catholic Church situated in the locality of Siddakatte, Bantwal. The church was built in 1926.[1] This church comes under Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore.

History

The church was originally part of Most Holy Saviour church at Agrar Parish; it became independent in May 1926.[2]

Demographics

The parish has 282 families with a population of 1,504 members as of September 2014.

Administration

The church administration is famous for their service in education around Siddakatte. The institutions which are started by church administration are below.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Siddakatte - Diocese of Mangalore. www.dioceseofmangalore.com. 2016-01-05.
  2. https://www.catholictime.com/news1/mangalore-diocese-news/264-moodbidri-deanery/486-siddakatte/10243-history-of-st-patrick-church-siddakatte Catholic Time website, History of St Patrick Church Siddakatte