St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli

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.

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

Annual Retreat and Lenten Schedule

Annual Retreat : 27th February 2026 to 01st March, 2026

Fri 27th to Sat, 28th Feb – 5:00pm- 9:00pm
Sun, 1st March- 8:00am -3:00pm

During Lent

Monday to Thursday

Morning Holy Qurbana: 6:15 am
Evening Holy Qurbana: 6:30 pm

Friday

Morning Holy Qurbana: 6:15 am
Way of the Cross: 6:00 pm
Holy Qurbana: Immediately after the Way of the Cross

Saturday

Morning Holy Qurbana: 6:15 am
Evening Holy Qurbana: 6:00 pm

Parish Diary

December 2025

SOLEMN HOLY COMMUNION – 2ND NOVEMBER 2025
RUBY JUBILEE & PARISH DAY CELEBRATION – 23^RD NOV 2025
Feast of St. Antony Mary Claret – 26th October
CML Annual Day 2025 – 1st November
Feast Day Celebrations – 5th October 2025
Visit to Akashaparavakal Thirumugham Ashram
Participation in the Diocesan Pithruvedi Day

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,

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Asst Vicar
Fr. Mathew Moothedam

Asst Vicar
Fr. Joseph Thoompanal

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

Feb 27

Annual Retreat

Friday, Saturday - 27th and 28th Feb 2026 - 5PM to 9PM; Sunday - 1st March 2026 - 8AM to 3PM

Feb 25

First visit of Bishop of Belthangady to our Parish

Mar James Patteril CMF, the first CMF bishop and Bishop of Belthangady, made his first visit to St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, celebrating Holy Qurbana and greeting parishioners.

Feb 20

Fridays – Way of the Cross (Led by Wards)

20 February 2026 - St. Vincent de Paul Ward (Abbigere), St. Sebastian Ward (Bahubalinagar), St. Alphonsa Ward (Gangamma Circle)

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