Bangalore Archdiocese

Media Release

Davanagere, June 25, 2024 : Sri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka visited Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Health, Harihar on June 25th at 1pm and took the blessings from Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of Diocese of Shimoga.

He was accompanied by Very Rev. Fr George K A, Rector of Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica of Harihar. It was a historical moment for the Diocese of Shimoga. Maria Nivas School children Welcomed him gladly with flowers. Bishop Francis Serrao SJ honoured him with a Shawl and garland.

He came to inaugurate St. Aloysius International School and PU College at 12pm. The faithful are greatly honoured by his gesture of visiting the historic and world famous Marian Shrine at Harihar.