Eparchy of Shamshabad (Syro-Malabar)

Eparchia Shamshabadensis

Bishop(s)

Antony Prince Panengaden, Bishop
Joseph Kollamparambil, Auxiliary Bishop
Thomas Padiyath, Auxiliary Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 10 October 2017
Metropolitan: Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar)
Depends on: Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: India
Description: Covers 23 states and 4 union territories including 2 islands
Official Web Site: https://www.shamshabaddiocese.org/
Mailing Address: Eparchial Curia, St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Sy. N. 76/60-62, RCI Road, Keshogiri P.O., Balapur-500005, R.R. Dt., Telangana, India
Telephone: (08639)621.346

Past and Present Ordinaries

Raphael Thattil (10 Oct 2017 Appointed - 9 Jan 2024 Confirmed, Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar))
Antony Prince Panengaden (30 Aug 2024 Confirmed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
10 October 2017	Erected		Eparchy of Shamshabad (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

2017 2,000 44 44 88 22 44 ap2018

2020 121,300 48 20 68 1,783 20 103 21 ap2021

2022 123,735 52 20 72 1,718 20 88 37 ap2023