Every Sunday morning at 5:00 AM, the churches in Mysore start their Sunday mass timings with St Philomena Cathedral leading with Tamil service. Walk down Ashoka Road on any Sunday and you’ll hear the church bells ringing across Lashkar Mohalla calling the faithful to worship.
Quick Sunday Mass Schedule Mysore Churches
St Philomena Cathedral: Tamil 5:00 AM, Kannada 6:00 AM, English 7:00 AM, Tamil 8:00 AM, Kannada 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM
CSI St Bartholomew Church: English 8:00 AM, Kannada 9:30 AM
St Anthony’s Church: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:00 PM
Virgin of Poor Church: 24 hours open for prayer
Wesley Cathedral: English 9:00 AM, Kannada 10:30 AM
St Philomena Cathedral Mass Timings
At St Joseph Cathedral popularly called St Philomena Church on Ashoka Road, Sunday mass starts as early as 5:00 AM in Tamil. The 7:00 AM English mass is most popular with tourists staying at hotels near Mysore Palace. Park your car at the church compound for 20 on Sundays.
The church gets crowded between 8:00-9:00 AM when the Kannada masses happen. Local families from Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla walk to attend these services. The evening 6:00 PM Kannada mass is preferred by working professionals.
CSI Churches Sunday Service Schedule
CSI St Bartholomew Church near the old bus stand on Nilgiri Road conducts English service at 8:00 AM sharp. This 190-year-old church serves the Protestant community in Mysore. The Kannada service at 9:30 AM draws local CSI families.
Wesley Cathedral at Doora area has English worship at 9:00 AM followed by Kannada service at 10:30 AM. Take bus number 201, 301 from City Bus Stand to reach Doora Wesley Cathedral stop.
Other Churches Sunday Mass Timings
St Anthony’s Church at Gayathripuram starts Sunday mass at 6:30 AM in Kannada. The 8:30 AM English mass attracts families from Vijayanagar area. Evening mass at 6:00 PM is conducted in Kannada.
- Infant Jesus Cathedral Hinkal: 7:00 AM English, 8:30 AM Kannada – 10 auto from Hinkal cross
- Our Lady Perpetual Succour Ramakrishnagar: 8:00 AM mass – KSRTC bus 216 reaches there
- St Peter’s Church Bogadi: 7:30 AM service – located 12 km from city center
- Virgin of Poor Church Bannimantap: Open 24 hours, Sunday mass 8:00 AM
Language-wise Mass Distribution
Tamil masses happen at St Philomena at 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM Sundays, serving the Tamil Christian families in Mandi Mohalla area. Kannada is the most common language with masses at almost all churches between 6:00-9:30 AM.
English Sunday services are limited to 7:00 AM at St Philomena, 8:00 AM at CSI St Bartholomew, 9:00 AM at Wesley Cathedral, and 8:30 AM at St Anthony’s. Foreign tourists and English-speaking locals prefer these timings.
Reaching Churches by Public Transport
From Mysore Railway Station, take auto for 40 to St Philomena Church on Ashoka Road. KSRTC buses 201, 202, 211 stop near the church. CSI St Bartholomew is walkable from Central Bus Stand – just 800 meters via Shivarampet Road.
City buses 206, 216 connect to churches in Ramakrishnagar and Hinkal areas. Sunday morning frequency is every 20 minutes starting 6:00 AM from City Bus Stand.
Special Sunday Services and Events
First Sunday every month features special healing prayer at St Philomena after 9:00 AM Kannada mass. CSI churches celebrate communion first Sunday with extended service time. Christmas and Easter see special midnight and dawn services.
St Philomena conducts monthly novena every 11th Sunday with special mass at 11:00 AM. The church feast on August 11th attracts thousands of devotees from across Karnataka.
Parking and Practical Information
St Philomena provides parking inside church compound for 20 on Sundays. Street parking on Ashoka Road costs 10 per hour with local boys managing it. CSI St Bartholomew has limited free parking behind the church building.
Most churches open doors 30 minutes before mass timings. Dress modestly – avoid shorts and sleeveless tops. Photography inside during mass is not allowed but permitted in church premises before/after services.
Money Saving Tips for Church Visits
Instead of paying 150 for taxi from railway station, take KSRTC bus 201 for 15 to reach St Philomena. Share auto costs 60 for 4 people compared to 40 per person in separate autos.
- Sunday morning: City buses start 6:00 AM with 12 fare to most churches
- Parking: Free street parking available on Sawday Road behind St Philomena
- Multiple churches: Walk between St Philomena and CSI St Bartholomew (1.2 km distance)
Best Time for Peaceful Worship
Early morning 5:00-6:30 AM masses are less crowded with better parking availability. Avoid 8:00-9:30 AM peak hours when local families attend in large numbers. Evening 6:00 PM services offer peaceful atmosphere with church illumination.
What Most Visitors Miss
The crypt under St Philomena Church houses St Philomena’s relics and opens after morning masses. CSI St Bartholomew’s cemetery behind the church has graves of British officers from 1830s. Ask the sexton about historical tours available post-Sunday service.
Local’s Church Recommendation
For architecture and history, attend 7:00 AM English mass at St Philomena. For authentic local experience, join 9:00 AM Kannada mass at CSI St Bartholomew. The congregation sings traditional hymns you won’t hear elsewhere in South India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are exact Sunday mass timings at St Philomena Church?
Tamil 5:00 AM, Kannada 6:00 AM, English 7:00 AM, Tamil 8:00 AM, Kannada 9:00 AM, evening Kannada 6:00 PM. English mass at 7:00 AM is most suitable for visitors.
Which churches in Mysore have English Sunday services?
St Philomena at 7:00 AM, CSI St Bartholomew at 8:00 AM, Wesley Cathedral at 9:00 AM, St Anthony’s at 8:30 AM, and Infant Jesus Cathedral at 7:00 AM offer English worship.
How to reach churches from Mysore Palace area?
St Philomena is 2 km walk via Ashoka Road. Take auto for 30 or city bus 201/202 for 12. CSI St Bartholomew is 3 km via Shivarampet Road – bus 216 or auto 40.
Are there any special Sunday services at Mysore churches?
First Sunday monthly healing prayer at St Philomena, communion service at CSI churches, and special feast day celebrations. Check church notice boards for monthly special events.
What’s the dress code for attending Sunday mass?
Modest clothing required – full sleeves preferred, long pants/skirts, covered shoulders. Remove caps/hats inside. Most churches provide shawls for women if needed.
Last Updated: August 2025
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