St. Mary's Cathedral — Attraction in Uttar Pradesh

Its cathedral episcopal see is St. Mary's Cathedral in the city of Varanasi.

Established on 11 July 1946 as Apostolic Prefecture of Gorakhpur, on territory split off from the Diocese of Allahabad, exempt, i.e. directly subject to the Holy See

17 September 1958: Renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Benares-Gorakhpur

Promoted on 5 June 1970 as Diocese of Banaras (Benares), losing its exempt status by becoming a suffragan of the Metropolitan  Archdiocese of Agra

14 May 1971: Renamed as Diocese of Varanasi  (as the city had changed its name) Apostolic Prefects of Gorakhpur

Father Joseph Emil Malenfant, Capuchin Friars (O.F.M. Cap.) (6 June 1947 – 17 September 1958 see below)

Apostolic Prefects of Benares-Gorakhpur

Joseph Emil Malenfant, O.F.M. Cap. (see above 17 September 1958 – 1970)

Bishops of Banaras

Patrick Paul D'Souza (5 June 1970 – 14 May 1971 see below)

Bishops of Varanasi

Diocese of Varanasi

Though a small Diocese, Diocese of Varanasi is in a significant way a picture of Mother India. The very name of this Holy City conjures up the apex of the spirit’s endeavour in Hinduism. Sarnath reminds us of Dharma Chakra Pravartana of the Buddha. The two districts, in the west and to the east, Jaunpur and Ghazipur, evoke a pair of twin and refined kingdoms of the Muslim era. The history of the diocese remembers with gratefulness the outcome of the Capuchin missionary endeavour to Tibet in the 1700’s, as an epic in the history of the Church.

Grace and Peace of Christ Jesus our Lord! In the Apostolic Letter which marks the Year of St. Joseph, Pope Francis says, Joseph “never made himself the centre of things, he did not think of himself, but focused instead on the lives of (others) Mary and Jesus…we never see him in frustration, but only TRUST”. For, Joseph found happiness not in mere self-sacrifice but in self-gift. The pursuit of happiness is common to people of every time and of every age. In the heart of every man and woman, there is an irrepressible desire for happiness. In the Gospel of Mathew (5:1-12), we have Beatitudes which are God’s response to man’s innate desire for happiness. In fact, they are the path to true happiness which Jesus himself has taken. The word “blessed”, meaning “happy”, occurs nine times like a refrain reminding us of the Lord’s call to advance together with Him on the road that, despite its many challenges, leads to true happiness. Jesus embodied the Beatitudes throughout His life: from birth to death and resurrection. The reality of poverty, distress, humiliation, injustice, hardship and affliction is seen from a positive perspective so that one can open oneself to experience God’s gift of conversion. The Beatitudes, therefore, concludes with a promise: “be glad…your reward will be great”. We are truly blessed if we set our hope in the promise, with a sense of one’s limitation and lowliness of the anawim “the poor who seek the Lord for assistance”, who know how to live humbly, meekly and who are open to...

St. Mary's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Varanasi, India. It is the seat of the Diocese of Varanasi. The church was built in the 19th century and is one of the oldest churches in Varanasi. It is located in the heart of the city, near the Dashashwamedh Ghat. The church is a popular tourist destination and is known for its beautiful architecture.

The church was built in the 19th century by the British East India Company. The construction of the church was started in 1830 and was completed in 1847. The church was designed by the British architect, William Butterfield. The church is built in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. The church is made of red sandstone and has a large dome. The church has a capacity of over 1,000 people.

The church is a popular tourist destination and is known for its beautiful architecture. The church is also a place of worship for the Catholic community in Varanasi. The church is open to the public and is a popular spot for weddings and other...

I definitely visit this church once every month and a very lovely fair is organised here during Christmas. I go there to enjoy the fair. It is decorated very beautifully during Christmas.When you go here during Christmas, you will get to see a lot. Jesus has been decorated very well. From their childhood to their later years, everything has been decorated very well.You must definitely visit here during Christmas. When you come out of the church and go to the back side, you will find many Christmas trees and all the Christmas things. Many types of shows are also held here, so you must go here during Christmas and enjoy. As soon as you come out of the church, you will find Plenty food court's. You can try all the food items here. But there is a pastry shop next to it. Go there and definitely...