Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai
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Archdiocese of Madurai
Archidioecesis Madhuraiensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Statistics |
| Area |
8,910 km2 (3,440 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
5,495,800
170,000 (3.1%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
St. Mary’s Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Peter Fernando |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai (Latin: Madhuraien(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Madurai in India.
History
- January 8, 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from the Diocese of Trichinopoly
- October 21, 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Madurai
- September 19, 1953: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai
Leadership
- Archbishops of Madurai (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Peter Fernando (March 22, 2003 – present)
- Archbishop Marianus Arokiasamy (July 3, 1987 – March 22, 2003)
- Archbishop Casimir Gnanadickam, S.J. (December 3, 1984 – January 26, 1987)
- Archbishop Justin Diraviam (April 13, 1967 – December 3, 1984)
- Archbishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. (September 19, 1953 – April 13, 1967)
- Bishops of Madurai (Roman Rite)
- Bishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. (later Archbishop) (January 8, 1938 – September 19, 1953)
Suffragan dioceses
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1938
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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