History of St. Norbert Church
WHO ARE THE NORBERTINES
MANANTHAVADY NORBERTINES
WHO ARE THE NORBERTINES
The Norbertines are a group of Roman Catholic priests, brothers and sisters. The Order was founded by St. Norbert in the early 12th century. We lead community lives in Priories/Abbeys following the Rule of St. Augustine, yet involve heavily in activities outside of our houses depending upon the need of the local Church (diocese).
Currently we number just over 1,000 members, of which approximately 800 are priests, brothers, deacons and novices, and the rest 200 are sisters. Today, the Norbertines serve the universal Church in following nations: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Britain (England), Ireland (Republic), Denmark, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, United States of America, Canada, South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly known as Zaire), Brazil, Chile, Peru, India and Australia.
Currently we number just over 1,000 members, of which approximately 800 are priests, brothers, deacons and novices, and the rest 200 are sisters. Today, the Norbertines serve the universal Church in following nations: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Britain (England), Ireland (Republic), Denmark, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, United States of America, Canada, South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly known as Zaire), Brazil, Chile, Peru, India and Australia.
MANANTHAVADY NORBERTINES
St. Norbert Church Kasavanahalli, Bangalore, is run by Norbertines from the Canonry of Mananthavady, Kerala.
Norbertines came to the archdiocese of Bangalore in the early 90’s with the novitiate house at Kothannur. Later, realizing the plight of children on the streets of Bangalore Norbertines extended their mission and ministry for these less privileged children of the streets. For this cause, Empowerment of Children and Human Rights Organization (ECHO) was established in 1999 with its head office at Kammanahalli. St. Augustine study house (SASH) at Kasavanahalli on the Sarjapura road was inaugurated in 2001 as the centre for studies for the theology students of the Canonry.
ST. NORBERT CHURCH, KASAVANAHALLI
Ever since the foundation of St. Augustine study house the Norbertines have been rendering all possible spiritual care to the Syro-Malabar faithful of the locality. In 2004 we also started Sunday catechism for children with the consent of his Grace Archbishop Ignatius Pinto. As the number of faithful increased our request for a parish was approved by his Grace Archbishop Bernard Mores. St. Norbert semi-public Church was established on 10 February 2009.
St. Norbert, the founder of the Norbertine Order is the patron saint of the new church. As Norbertines celebrate 875 years of their foundation in 2009 this new church in the archdiocese of Bangalore is a tribute to the missionary activities of the Order in India. At present there are 175 families registered and Rev. Dr. Jose Murickan O.Praem is the first parish priest-in-charge of this semi-public church.
Norbertines came to the archdiocese of Bangalore in the early 90’s with the novitiate house at Kothannur. Later, realizing the plight of children on the streets of Bangalore Norbertines extended their mission and ministry for these less privileged children of the streets. For this cause, Empowerment of Children and Human Rights Organization (ECHO) was established in 1999 with its head office at Kammanahalli. St. Augustine study house (SASH) at Kasavanahalli on the Sarjapura road was inaugurated in 2001 as the centre for studies for the theology students of the Canonry.
ST. NORBERT CHURCH, KASAVANAHALLI
Ever since the foundation of St. Augustine study house the Norbertines have been rendering all possible spiritual care to the Syro-Malabar faithful of the locality. In 2004 we also started Sunday catechism for children with the consent of his Grace Archbishop Ignatius Pinto. As the number of faithful increased our request for a parish was approved by his Grace Archbishop Bernard Mores. St. Norbert semi-public Church was established on 10 February 2009.
St. Norbert, the founder of the Norbertine Order is the patron saint of the new church. As Norbertines celebrate 875 years of their foundation in 2009 this new church in the archdiocese of Bangalore is a tribute to the missionary activities of the Order in India. At present there are 175 families registered and Rev. Dr. Jose Murickan O.Praem is the first parish priest-in-charge of this semi-public church.
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