Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Belagavi

Historical Background

The Belagavi Diocese was established on September 19, 1953, through Pope Pius XII’s papal bull “Summa illa Sollicitudo.” The cathedral serves as the mother parish of the diocese and stands as a prominent landmark in Belagavi’s cantonment area.

Diocesan Evolution

• Original Territory:
  • Belagavi and North Kanara (from Archdiocese of Goa)
  • Dharwad and Bijapur (from Diocese of Pune)
• 1976: North Kanara separated to form Karwar Diocese

Current Jurisdiction

The diocese now encompasses:

• Karnataka Districts:
  • Belagavi
  • Bijapur
  • Bagalkot
  • Dharwad
  • Gadag
  • Haveri
• Maharashtra:
  • Chandgad taluka (Kolhapur District)

Leadership

• First Bishop: Most Rev. Dr. Michael Rodrigues
• Current Rector: Rev. Fr. Victor

Cathedral Details

• Full Name: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Family Rosary of Fatima
• Common Name: Fatima Cathedral
• Location: Cantonment Area, Belagavi
• Status: Mother Parish of Belagavi Diocese