A Message from the Bishop
The Father, merciful and good, sent his only Son into the world so that all may understand His love for us. "He has loved us first" (I Jn 4:19) and has invited us to a life of communion with Him and all his children, having freedom, love and human dignity. The Church lives to carry the fullness of this invitation to all, at all times. Hence, the duty of proclaiming the Joy of the Gospel, and to bear humble witness to the Good News, is essential to the very existence of the Church.
Varanasi Diocese commits itself to "bring the Good News to all strata of humanity, and through its influence transforming humanity from within and making it new" (EN, Pope Paul VI), and thus uniting all as "brothers and sisters". This is its only mission.
— Most Rev. Eugene Joseph, Bishop of Varanasi
Our Mission in Action
"A living Community of Faith, bringing the Good News to all strata of humanity through vibrant service and fellowship, animated by Truth and nourished by the Eucharist."
Established in 1970 with the motto "Fullness in Truth", the Roman Catholic Diocese of Varanasi serves the faithful and wider community across eight civil districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi, Azamgarh, Ballia, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Mau, and Bhadohi (Sant Ravidas Nagar). From St. Mary's Cathedral in Varanasi Cantonment, the Diocese coordinates pastoral care across its parishes, mission stations, shrines, educational institutions, hospitals, health centres, and social development outreach programmes.
Journey through the Diocese
Pastoral and Spiritual Ministry
Explore the parishes, mission stations, and pilgrim centres serving the faithful across Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Educational Institutions
Discover diocesan primary schools, junior high schools, secondary and intermediate colleges, higher education colleges, special schools, and boarding houses.
Health and Social Services
Learn about hospitals, dispensaries, health clinics, and social development centres dedicated to compassionate care and community upliftment.
Religious Congregations and Clergy
Meet the diocesan clergy and religious congregations of priests, brothers, and sisters collaborating in the mission of the Diocese.
Holy Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral, Cantt: Holy Mass is celebrated every day, on Sundays, and on all Holy Days of Obligation.