"Welcome to the Diocese of Bareilly situated in the three districts of Uttar Pradesh state and six districts of Uttarakhand State. On behalf of all the priests, men and women religious, Catechists and lay faithful I extend a hearty welcome to you.

Ours is an active and vibrant diocese marked by missionary enthusiasm. Following the inspiring and relentless pioneering work of Capuchin missionaries of Tibet-Hindustan Mission, this tiny diocese is labouring for the spread of the faith and the progress of the Catholic Church in the virgin and uncharted territories of the Himalayan Mountains.   Out of a total population of 8898990, we are today a small drop of 6000 Catholics   scattered all over in 9 civil districts proclaiming and living the Good News. Through the  available resources the diocese is actively engaged in reaching out to the people of all  groups and religious thereby mounding communities, society and cultures with a deep  and incisive influence of the Gospel values.

The diocese has appropriated three pronged vision and mission for its missionary activity.  A pastoral and spiritual life, rooted in Faith and bearing Witness to God's Kingdom. A  Value based education for all, cultivating a soft corner for the poor and deprived and  providing an all round formation, making our wards intellectually alert, morally upright  and socially committed. Proving socio-economic status to our people blossoming into an  integrally developed community which is the Vision of the socio-economic status to our  people blossoming into an integrally developed community which is the Vision of the  socio-economic developmental activities in the diocese without any distinction of caste  and religion.

You are welcome to visit our website and drop us an e-Mail to be our partners in the  Mission of our Lord."

 

Rt. Rev. Anthony Fernandes
Bishop of Bareilly