Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Sydney (Chaldean)

Eparchia Sancti Thomas Apostoli Sydneyensis Chaldaeorum

Bishop(s)

Djibrail Kassab, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 21 October 2006
Immediately Subject to the Holy See
Chaldean Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: Australia
Mailing Address: 66-78 Quarry Rd., Bossley Park, NSW 2176, Australia
Telephone: (02)9823.1800
Fax: 9823.1266

Past and Present Ordinaries

Djibrail Kassab (21 Oct 2006 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
21 October 2006	Erected		Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Sydney (Chaldean) (erected)

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

2006 29,000 7 7 4,142 7 ap2007

2009 32,000 3 6 9 3,555 6 4 ap2010

2010 31,000 3 6 9 3,444 1 6 4 ap2011

Year	Catholics	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Parishes	Source
2006	29,000		7	7	4,142		7		ap2007
2009	32,000	3	6	9	3,555		6	4	ap2010
2010	31,000	3	6	9	3,444	1	6	4	ap2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Djibrail Kassab (Archbishop (Personal Title): 21 Oct 2006)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None