Eparchy of Bhadravathi (Syro-Malabarese)

Eparchia Bhadravathensis

Bishop(s)

Joseph Erumachadath, M.C.B.S., Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 29 August 2007
Metropolitan: Archeparchy of Tellicherry (Syro-Malabarese)
Syro-Malabarese Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: India
Square Kilometers: 10,553 (4,076 Square Miles)
Description: Civil district of Shimoga

Past and Present Ordinaries

Joseph Erumachadath, M.C.B.S. (29 Aug 2007 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 August 2007	Erected	Eparchy of Mananthavady (Syro-Malabarese)	Eparchy of Bhadravathi (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2009 6,425 1,639,622 .4% 1 25 26 247 25 84 17 ap2010

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2009	6,425	1,639,622	.4%	1	25	26	247		25	84	17	ap2010

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Joseph Erumachadath, M.C.B.S. (Bishop: 29 Aug 2007 - )
George Njaralakatt (Priest: 27 Aug 2007 to 18 Jan 2010)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None