RVA Telugu News Service

The conference focused on enhancing regional collaboration and growth, particularly within Catholic institutions, to meet the evolving educational needs in these regions.

Infant Jesus Church at Adoni in Kurnool diocese, Andhra Pradesh, welcomed the newly ordained Bishop of Kurnool Most Reverend Gorantla Johnase OCD on June 1, 2024 at 5:30 pm.

Theme of the event: "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Toward a Fully Human Communication.

Pope Francis has appointed Fr Johannes Gorantla, O.C.D., (51) priest of the Order of Discalced Carmelite, currently Rector, Collegio Teresianum, Rome, as the new Bishop of Kurnool Diocese.

On February 17, Pope Francis appointed Father Karnam Dhaman Kumar, M.S.F.S as the Bishop of the Diocese of Nalgonda

On February 17, Pope Francis appointed Father Sagili Prakash as the Bishop of the Diocese of Khammam

"Gundala Matha is most liked form of Our Lady by the people of two Telugu states. Every apparition of Virgin Mary has a unique message to the people. Every miracle through Mother Mary reminds us the fact that God is with us," Said Cardinal Poola

‘Ecumenical Journey of Churches in the Telugu Region: Milestones in Two Decades (2001-2021)’ was released in many places during the semi-Christmas celebrations in 2022. This book presents the origins, various phases of growth, activities, and achievements of the ecumenical movement in the Telugu Region covering the States of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana (TS) from which emerged the Federation of Telugu Churches (FTC).

Amruthavani Communication Center hosted the Sree Yesu Jananam (Nativity of Jesus Christ) cultural show at St. Theresa's church in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on December 18. Nativity of Jesus Christ is a unique show which blends evangelization with Kuchipudi classical dance, a cultural heritage of the Telugu region of India.

Hyderabad Archdiocesan Social Service Society (HASSS) provided Dry Ration Kits to the transgenders during the Christmas celebration at Suraram, Hyderabad Archdiocese, on December 21. "It is our honor to welcome our Transgender, who have for so long been pushed to the margins, to this special celebration meant for them. Through this, we remember that Christmas and the love and hope it brings is for everyone," Father Madanu said.