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 Francis
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
  • Parish Annual Retreat: February 20th (Thursday) to 23rd (Sunday)
    • Thursday to Saturday: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Altar Beautification: February 19th 2025 onwards
  • Good Samaritan Ministry: February 15th and 16th 2025
Parish Diary

Jan 2025

The January 2025 update of St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, features vibrant celebrations of St. Sebastian’s Feast (January 17th-19th 2025) with solemn liturgies, grand processions, and dazzling fireworks. Highlights also include catechism animation visit, charitable outreach, and vocation promotion programs, showcasing the parish’s active faith and community spirit.

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

Parish Annual Retreat: February 20th-23rd, 2025 Thursday to Saturday: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Join us for inspiring talks, healing services, and prayers led by Fr. Jison Paul, Vengassery, Changanassery Diocese. Deepen your faith and partake in spiritual renewal during the Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope, with opportunities for plenary indulgences. Click the link for details.

PAST EVENTS

Feb 2

St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, celebrates the grand inauguration of the Jubilee Year 2025 and the Ruby Jubilee of our parish (1985-2025)—a sacred time of hope, renewal, and thanksgiving. Click below to journey through this milestone event.

Jan 19

St. Sebastian’s feast at St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli (Jan 17-19, 2025), was a vibrant blend of faith and tradition, featuring solemn Holy Qurbanas, grand processions, and rich rituals, uniting the community in devotion.

Jan 1

Ending the year with gratitude and beginning the New Year with faith – a blessed celebration of Adoration and Holy Qurbana.

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

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