Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai
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Diocese of Palayamkottai
Dioecesis Palayamkottaiensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Madurai |
| Statistics |
| Area |
6,102 km2 (2,356 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
2,652,273
123,789 (4.7%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Jude Gerald Paulraj |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai (Latin: Palayamkottaien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Palayamkottai in the Ecclesiastical province of Madurai in India.
History
Leadership
- Bishops of Palayamkottai (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Jude Gerald Paulraj (October 23, 2000 – present)
- Bishop Savarinathen Iruthayaraj (May 17, 1973 – July 15, 1999)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1973
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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