Bhaskaraopet, Vijayawada: Continuing to explore the evangelizing opportunities, Claretians of Province of Bangalore have begun new pastoral collaboration with the Diocese of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.

29 November 2023 marked the new beginning, as Sacred Heart Church Bhaskaraopet was officially handed to the Claretians.

The new Parish Priest, Fr. Tom Vellappattu, CMF was installed by Rev. Fr. Praveen, the Dean of the diocese in the presence of Fr. Jaipaul Thumma, the Prefect of Youth and Vocation Ministry of the province, other Claretians, diocesan Priests, Religious Sisters and a very enthusiastic assembly of the parish faithful.