Eparchy of Ramanathapuram (Syro-Malabar)

Eparchia Ramanathapuramensis

Bishop(s)

Paul Alappatt, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 18 January 2010
Metropolitan: Archeparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabar)
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: India
Official Web Site: http://www.ramanathapuramdiocese.com
Mailing Address: Catholic Bishop's House, 14/299-1 Bishop's House Nagar, Trichy Road, Selvarajspuram, Near Pappampatti Pirivu, P.O. Chinthamanipudur, Coimbatore-641103, Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: (0422)2966.556
Fax: (same)

Past and Present Ordinaries

Paul Alappatt (18 Jan 2010 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
18 January 2010	Erected	Diocese of Palghat (Syro-Malabar)	Eparchy of Ramanathapuram (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

2010 16,500 13 30 43 383 32 288 13 ap2011

2014 10,859 19 51 70 155 61 323 18 ap2015

2017 10,953 13 43 56 195 75 299 18 ap2018

2020 11,668 28 42 70 166 57 270 22 ap2021

2022 11,500 17 46 63 182 63 294 22 ap2023

Year	Catholics	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2010	16,500	13	30	43	383	32	288	13	ap2011
2014	10,859	19	51	70	155	61	323	18	ap2015
2017	10,953	13	43	56	195	75	299	18	ap2018
2020	11,668	28	42	70	166	57	270	22	ap2021
2022	11,500	17	46	63	182	63	294	22	ap2023