The diocese of Kottapuram ( lat. Dioecesis Kottapuramensis ) is the diocese of the Roman Catholic Church with its center in the city of Kottapuram , India . The diocese of Kottapuram is included in the metropolis of Verapoli . The cathedral of the diocese of Kottapuram is the church of St. Michael the Archangel .
| Diocese of Kottapuram | |
|---|---|
Dioecesis Kottapuramensis  Cathedral Diocese | |
| Main city | Kottapuram , India |
| A country |  India |
| Founding date | July 3, 1987 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel |
| Metropolis | Archdiocese of Verapoli |
| Parishes | 49 |
| Diocese area | 3,300 km² |
| Diocese population | 3.201.100 people |
| The number of Catholics | 86,000 people |
| Catholic share | 2.7% |
| Site | |
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History
On July 3, 1987, Pope John Paul II issued the bull Quo aptius , which established the diocese of Kottapuram, isolating it from the archdiocese of Verapoli.
Diocese
- Bishop Francis Kallarakal (July 3, 1987 - February 20, 2010) - appointed Archbishop of Verapoli;
- Bishop Joseph Karikkasseri (12/18/2010 - present).
Source
- Annuario Pontificio , Vatican, 2007
- Bull Quo aptius (lat.)
Links
- The official website of the diocese (Eng.)
- Information (English)