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 | |
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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% |
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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)