Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)

Kottayamensis

Bishop(s)

Mathew Moolakkattu, O.S.B., Archbishop
Jose Pandarassery, Auxiliary Bishop
Kuriakose Kunnacherry, Archbishop Emeritus

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Archeparchy
Elevated: 12 May 2005
Metropolitan See
Syro-Malabarese Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: India
Square Kilometers: 560,665 (216,556 Square Miles)
Official Web Site: http://kottayamdiocese.com/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 71, Kottayam 686001, Kerala, India
Telephone: (0481)56.3527
Fax: 56.3327

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
- Latin Name: Kottayamensis
- Erected: 29 August 1911
- Vicariate
- Country: India

Past and Present Ordinaries

Matthew Makil † (30 Aug 1911 Appointed - 26 Jan 1914 Died)
Alexander Chulaparambil † (16 Jul 1914 Appointed - 8 Jan 1951 Died)
Thomas Tharayil † (8 Jan 1951 Succeeded - 5 May 1974 Retired)
Kuriakose Kunnacherry (5 May 1974 Succeeded - 14 Jan 2006 Retired)
Mathew Moolakkattu, O.S.B. (14 Jan 2006 Succeeded - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
29 August 1911	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)
21 December 1923	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)	Eparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
12 May 2005	Elevated	Eparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)	Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)

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

Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)

2009 162,818 3,688,800 4.4% 146 88 234 695 123 1,166 151 ap2010

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
2009	162,818	3,688,800	4.4%	146	88	234	695		123	1,166	151	ap2010

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Kuriakose Kunnacherry (Priest: 21 Dec 1955; Coadjutor Bishop: 9 Dec 1967; Bishop: 5 May 1974; Archbishop: 12 May 2005 to 14 Jan 2006)
Mathew Moolakkattu, O.S.B. (Auxiliary Bishop: 6 Nov 1998; Coadjutor Bishop: 29 Aug 2003; Coadjutor Archbishop: 12 May 2005; Archbishop: 14 Jan 2006)
Jose Pandarassery (Auxiliary Bishop: 20 Sep 2006)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Alexander Chulaparambil † (Priest: 22 Dec 1906; Vicar Apostolic: 16 Jul 1914; Bishop: 21 Dec 1923 to 8 Jan 1951)
Matthew Makil † (Vicar Apostolic: 30 Aug 1911 to 26 Jan 1914)
Thomas Tharayil † (Priest: 18 Dec 1926; Coadjutor Bishop: 9 Jun 1945; Bishop: 8 Jan 1951 to 5 May 1974)