St. Patrick's Church — Attraction in Bengaluru

St. Patrick's Church is one of the oldest churches belonging to the Archdiocese of Bangalore, and is located in a prime area of the city. Originally consecrated to Our Lady, it has served in the past as a Cathedral and then as a personal parish. Today, it is a flourishing parish in one of Bangalore's busiest districts, and is surrounded by other institutions that serve the community in a wide variety of ways. The foundation for St. Patrick's church was laid in July 1841, and the church itself was built and completed in the next 3½ years, by the end of 1844. The church was dedicated to the honour of the blessed Trinity, under the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Archangel Michael, and was dedicated as the "Church of the Assumption". But even before it was completed, it came to be known as St. Patrick's Church, due to its popularity with Irish troops stationed in the surrounding area. Its construction was a saga of faith in God and personal effort on the part of her builder, namely Fr. Jacques - Henry Gailhot, the then Roman Catholic Chaplain for the British troops, and the first Parish Priest of the church. The church, which had no steeples as yet, was part of the Mysore diocese, and Bishop Charbonnaux of Mysore made it his Cathedral in 1845. The church was further renovated in 2000 AD. It can now comfortably accommodate 550 people within it. The strength of the parish is around 3500 but its central location makes it attractive to the faithful from all parts of Bangalore as well as visitors who are spending only a short while...

Very beautiful church, very beautiful atmosphere for marriage and other functions. you can book the mass according to your functions but if you are planning to arrange any functions (wedding, holy communion...) in the church hall, please book outside of the church compound. First thing it's very costly, you cannot bargain with church or office administration and you cannot hire/ bring your own people whom you know for photos, videos, decoration from outside. You have to select people from their own list. And they're unknown people for you. And they don't keep up the time commitment. You cannot imagine,, they charge bomb for each and everything. Catering services are worst, food serving people are not clean and neat. My goodness..., If you see them you will vommit immediately without eating food. They charge so much for everything but you can't expect / demand what you wanted from them for the paid money. And you will be helpless at that time and you will not have an other option. We can call it very good business centre not a Christian's institute or church hall. Christian's institutions are know for charity and help for the society but here people speak less and money speaks more. you cannot see or feel so called charity, help... those words are meaningless in this...

Recently visited and this crowd was huge. Good vibes only and beautiful place as always.

Catholic Church situated in the heart of the city. Brigade road. There is a St Anthony's shrine inside the complex facing st Joseph college of commerce.

The church complex has ample parking space. A community hall. Counselling center. Most of the Anglo Indians are members of the church.

The priest and office are very gentle in giving information. Could check their website for mass details. On Tuesday there is counter near the shirne for mass booking and novena offering. Flowers and candles are available along small vendors selling Prayer books and rosary.

Check for parking as mostly the gates towards St Joseph college remains close for cars.small gate is open for pedestrians.

They say when you visit a Church for the first time, you must pray and make three wishes and they will come true.

The first time I heard of this belief was when I visited this Church. And one thing I can say is this Church makes you forget the world- all of your own wishes and dreams - and makes you focus on the Lord.

A beautiful Church of Old architecture with tombstones of folks long gone. An escape from the world and a place that makes you realise the magnanimity of...