Eparchy of Bhadravathi (Syro-Malabar)

Eparchia Bhadravathensis

Bishop(s)

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

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 29 August 2007
Metropolitan: Archeparchy of Tellicherry (Syro-Malabar)
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: India
Square Kilometers: 15,666 (6,050 Square Miles)
Description: Shimoga and Chickmagalur in Karnataka State
Official Web Site: https://www.bhadravathidiocese.org
Mailing Address: Bodhana Pastoral Centre, P.O. Box 26, Bhadravathi-577301, Karnataka, India
Telephone: (08861)310.300
Fax: (08182)256.549

Past and Present Ordinaries

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

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 August 2007	Erected	Eparchy of Mananthavady (Syro-Malabar) (Shimoga and Chickmagalur)	Eparchy of Bhadravathi (Syro-Malabar) (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

2012 9,391 1,709,000 .5% 2 37 39 240 37 123 24 ap2013

2015 9,689 2,968,000 .3% 8 32 40 242 32 119 24 ap2016

2018 9,873 3,150,000 .3% 11 48 59 167 48 128 24 ap2019

2020 9,986 3,220,300 .3% 13 48 61 163 112 128 24 ap2021

2022 9,967 3,257,000 .3% 14 36 50 199 36 126 24 ap2023

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2009	6,425	1,639,622	.4%	1	25	26	247	25	84	17	ap2010
2012	9,391	1,709,000	.5%	2	37	39	240	37	123	24	ap2013
2015	9,689	2,968,000	.3%	8	32	40	242	32	119	24	ap2016
2018	9,873	3,150,000	.3%	11	48	59	167	48	128	24	ap2019
2020	9,986	3,220,300	.3%	13	48	61	163	112	128	24	ap2021
2022	9,967	3,257,000	.3%	14	36	50	199	36	126	24	ap2023