On December 29, 2024, Cardinal Anthony Poola, Archbishop of Hyderabad, inaugurated the Jubilee Year 2025 in the archdiocese during a solemn ceremony at Saint Joseph Cathedral, Gunfoundry, on the feast day of the Holy Family.
The conference focused on enhancing regional collaboration and growth, particularly within Catholic institutions, to meet the evolving educational needs in these regions.
Infant Jesus Church at Adoni in Kurnool diocese, Andhra Pradesh, welcomed the newly ordained Bishop of Kurnool Most Reverend Gorantla Johnase OCD on June 1, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
Pope Francis has appointed Fr Johannes Gorantla, O.C.D., (51) priest of the Order of Discalced Carmelite, currently Rector, Collegio Teresianum, Rome, as the new Bishop of Kurnool Diocese.
"Gundala Matha is most liked form of Our Lady by the people of two Telugu states. Every apparition of Virgin Mary has a unique message to the people. Every miracle through Mother Mary reminds us the fact that God is with us," Said Cardinal Poola
‘Ecumenical Journey of Churches in the Telugu Region: Milestones in Two Decades (2001-2021)’ was released in many places during the semi-Christmas celebrations in 2022. This book presents the origins, various phases of growth, activities, and achievements of the ecumenical movement in the Telugu Region covering the States of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana (TS) from which emerged the Federation of Telugu Churches (FTC).
Amruthavani Communication Center hosted the Sree Yesu Jananam (Nativity of Jesus Christ) cultural show at St. Theresa's church in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on December 18. Nativity of Jesus Christ is a unique show which blends evangelization with Kuchipudi classical dance, a cultural heritage of the Telugu region of India.
