Eparchy of Muvattupuzha (Syro-Malankarese)

Eparchia Muvattupuzhensis

Bishop(s)

Abraham Youlios Kackanatt, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 15 January 2003
Metropolitan: Archeparchy of Tiruvalla (Syro-Malankarese)
Syro-Malankarese Catholic Church of the Antiochian Tradition
Country: India
Square Kilometers: 20,380 (7,871 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: St. Joseph's Church, Mudavoor Post, Muvattupuzha-686669, Vazhappilly, India
Telephone: (0485)28.12.650
Fax: 28.14.191

Past and Present Ordinaries

Thomas Koorilos Chakkalapadickal (15 Jan 2003 Appointed - 26 Mar 2007 Appointed, Archbishop of Tiruvalla (Syro-Malankarese))
Abraham Youlios Kackanatt (18 Jan 2008 Confirmed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
15 January 2003	Erected	Eparchy of Tiruvalla (Syro-Malankarese)	Eparchy of Muvattupuzha (Syro-Malankarese) (erected)
15 May 2006	Metropolitan Changed		Eparchy of Muvattupuzha (Syro-Malankarese) (from Trivandrum)

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

2003 18,200 6,600,000 .3% 35 3 38 478 4 63 62 ap2004

2004 11,067 13,883,677 .1% 39 2 41 269 19 63 66 ap2005

2009 12,640 15,120,000 .1% 40 2 42 300 23 92 66 ap2010

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2003	18,200	6,600,000	.3%	35	3	38	478	4	63	62	ap2004
2004	11,067	13,883,677	.1%	39	2	41	269	19	63	66	ap2005
2009	12,640	15,120,000	.1%	40	2	42	300	23	92	66	ap2010

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Thomas Koorilos Chakkalapadickal (Bishop: 15 Jan 2003 to 26 Mar 2007)
Abraham Youlios Kackanatt (Bishop: 18 Jan 2008 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None