St. Thomas Forane Church
St. Thomas Forane Church
Jalahalli, Banagalore, Karnataka 560 013
Legacy of St. Thomas Forane church

Legacy of
St. Thomas Forane Church

Welcome to St. Thomas forane church Jalahalli. This Syro-malabar parish community consists of 2500 members, is having its base in North Bangalore, Karnataka. This parish community was formed over the years and was established as a parish community in 1985 in order to address the spiritual needs of the malayalee Catholics. The parish church which was constructed in 1985 in unique Kerala style is an attraction of Claretian campus here. The adoration chapel and the Marian grotto are the sought after places for the innumerable devotees who are seeking peace and solace in their lives. This parish comes under the Holy see at Rome and the Major Archbishop of Syro- malabar church having its headquarters at kakkanad, kochi, Kerala. We follow the liturgical celebrations of Syromalabar rite.

Our Patron

Pope Francis
His Holiness
Pope Leo XIV
Mar Raphael Thattil
Major Archbishop of
Syro Malabar Church
Mar Raphael Thattil
Joseph Pamplany
Metropolitan Arch Bishop
Joseph Pamplany
Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrath
Diocese of Mandya
Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrath
Mass Timings
Monday
6:15 am
Tuesday
6:15 am
Wednesday
6:15 am
Thursday
6:15 am
Friday
6:15 am
Saturday
6:15 am
Sunday
6:30 am
 
8:30 am
 
10:30 am
 
6:00 pm

                                                           

Weekly Notice

06-Jul-2025

  • Joint Parish Council Meeting: Sat, 12 July, after evening Qurbana

  • New Parish Council Installation: Sun, 13 July, during 8:30 AM Qurbana
  • Youth Retreat (SMYM): 11–13 July at Christ School

  • STYF – Holy Blaze: Sat, 12 July, 4 PM onwards – Prayer, reflection & fellowship

  • Kannada Crash Course: Post 8:30 AM Qurbana, organized by Kannada Development Authority

Parish Diary

November 2025

  1. Teens Gathering 2025 – Participation from Our Parish Youth
  2. CML Chain Rosary – Parish Children’s Participation
  3. SANTHOM YOUTH FRONT (STYF JALAHALLI) – SANTHOME CUP
  4. Visit to Akashaparavakal Thirumugham Ashram
  5. Mathruvedi Annual Day Celebration

Shepherds of Our Parish

Vicar
Msgr James
Kunnampadavil

St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, Bangalore is one of the first two catholic syro-malabar churches in Bangalore. This parish church which is situated in the northern part of Bangalorehas all the facilities and the right ambience, required for prayer and worship. It provides spiritual solace for   thousands of parishioners, teachers,

Asst Vicar
Fr. Mathew Moothedam
Asst Vicar
Fr. Joseph Thoompanal

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

Sep 8

Pilgrimage Visit to St. Mary's Basilica

St. Thomas Church

Prayer to St. Thomas

O Glorious St. Thomas, your grief for Jesus was such that it would not let you believe he had risen unless you actually saw him and touched his wounds. But your love for Jesus was equally great and it led you to give up your life for him. Pray for us that we may grieve for our sins which were the cause of Christ's sufferings. Help us to spend ourselves in his service and so earn the title of “blessed” which Jesus applied to those who would believe in him without seeing him.
Amen

Our Patron Saint

Patron Saint

                
                    

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