Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kothamangalam

Eparchy of Kothamangalam

കോതമംഗലം രൂപത
Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry at St. George Cathedral, Kothamangalam
Coat of arms of the Eparchy of Kothamangalam
Coat of arms
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceErnakulam-Angamaly
Statistics
Area4,840 km2 (1,870 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2011)
885,320
231,300 (29.3%)
Parishes120
Schools175
Information
DenominationCatholic Church
Sui iuris churchSyro-Malabar Church
RiteEast Syriac Rite
Established29 July 1956
CathedralSt. George Cathedral, Kothamangalam, Kerala
Patron saintImmaculate Heart of Mary
Secular priests543
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Major ArchbishopRaphael Thattil
BishopGeorge Madathikandathil
Vicar GeneralMgr Pius Malekandathil, Mgr Vincent Nedungatt
Bishops emeritusGeorge Punnakottil (1977-2013), Mathew Pothanamuzhi (1956-1977)
Website
Website of the Diocese

The Eparchy of Kothamangalam is an Syro-Malabar Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or eparchy the Catholic Church in India. It was established by Pope Pius XII in 1957. Mar George Madathikandathil is the eparch since 10 January 2013.[1]

Situated in the central region of the Indian state of Kerala, the Eparchy of Kothamangalam lies extended in Ernakulam and Idukki districts of Kerala, neighbouring the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of Irinjalakuda, Idukki and Pala. Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhy was the first bishop of the eparchy. He was succeeded by Mar George Punnakottil served as the bishop until 10 January 2013, when his resignation was accepted by the synod.

Boundaries

It is bounded on the north by the Periyar river, on the east by the Uzhavathadam river, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, and the Kulamavu Dam; on the west by Kolenchery, and on the south by Ramamangalam, Memuri, Marady, Arakuzha, Purapuzha and Karimkunnam villages, Vazhipuzha river, eastern boundary of Velliamatam and southern boundary of Thodupuzha taluk.

Population

The Kothamangalam Diocese has a total of approximately 231,300 faithful under its jurisdiction.

Ordinaries

Bishops

Ordinary Designation Year of appointment Last year of service
Matthew Pothanamuzhi Bishop 1956 1977
George Punnakottil Bishop 1977 2013
George Madathikandathil Bishop 2013 present

Prelate's Hailing from the Diocese

Ordinary Designation Year of appointment Last year of service
Thomas Thiruthalil C.M Former Bishop of Berhampur 1974 1989
Thomas Thiruthalil C.M Former Bishop of Balasore 1989 2013
Thomas Pulloppillil Bishop of Bongaigaon 2000 present
John Thomas Kattrukudiyil Former Bishop of Dhipu 1994 2003
John Thomas Kattrukudiyil Former Bishop of Itanagar 2003 2023
Benny Varghese Edathattel Bishop of Itanagar 2023 present
Chacko Thottumarickal, S.V.D Former Bishop of Jhubua 2002 2008
Chacko Thottumarickal, S.V.D Former Bishop of Indore 2008 2024
Thomas Mathew Kuttimackal Bishop of Indore 2024 present
Matthew Vaniakizhakel, C.V. Former Bishop of Satna 1999 2014
Joseph Kodakallil Bishop of Satna 2015 present
John Vadakel, C.M.I. Former Bishop of Bijnor 2009 2019

Foranes & Parishes

Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry during the Episcopal Ordination of Mar George Madathikandathil as the Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Kothamangalam

1. Kothamangalam Forane (St George Cathedral Forane church)

1. Kothamangalam
2. Injoor
3. Malippara
4. Mathirappilly
5. Nadukani
6. Nellimattom
7. Thrikkariyoor
8. Vettampara
9. Allungal
10. Nellikuzhy

2. Arakuzha Forane (Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Arakuzha)

1. Arakuzha
2. Arikkuzha
3. Meenkunnam (St. Joseph's Catholic Church)
4. Peringuzha
5. Perumballur
6. Thottakkara

3. Kaliyar Forane (St. Ritha Forane Church)

1. Kaliyar
2. Koduvely
3. Mannukkad
4. Mundanmudy
5. Njarakkad
6. Thennathur
7. Thommankuthu
8. Vannappuram

4. Karimannoor Forane

1. Karimannoor
2. Cheenikkuzhy
3. Cheppukulam
4. Chilavu
5. Kaithappara
6. Malayinchi
7. Mulappuram
8. Neyyasserry
9. Pallikkamuri
10. Peringasserry
11. Thattakkuzha
12. Udumbannoor
13. Uppukunnu

5. Mailakkombu Forane

1. Mailakkombu
2. Ezhallur
3. Kaloor
4. Nakappuzha
5. Perumbillichira
6. Thazhuvamkunnu

6. Maarika Forane

1. Maarika
2. Kolady
3. Kuninji
4. Nediyasala
5. Purappuzha

7. Muthalakkodam Forane (St George Forane Church)

1. Muthalakkodam
2. Chalasserry
3. Kodikkulam
4. Paarappuzha
5. Vandamattom
6. Vazhakkala

8. Muvattupuzha Forane (Holy Magi Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Muvattupuzha)

1. Muvattupuzha
2. St Sebastian's Church Anicadu
3. Karakkunnam
4. Marady
5. Mekkadambu
6. Mudavoor
7. Muvattupuzha East
8. Randaar
9. Vazhappilly East

9. Oonnukal Forane(Little Flower Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church)

1. Oonnukal
2. Ambikapuram
3. Injathotty
4. Maamalakkandam
5. Neendapaara
6. Neryamangalam
7. Parikkanni
8. Pazhambillichal
9. Perumannur

10. Paingottoor Forane

1. Paingottoor
2. Kalvarigiri (Kulappuram)
3. Kadavoor
4. Mullaringad
5. Pothanikkad
6. Punnamattom
7. Rajagir (Vellallu)

11. Thodupuzha Forane

1. Thodupuzha
2. Alakkodu
3. Anjiri
4. Chittur
5. Kalayanthani
6. Kallanikkal
7. Methotty
8. Nazareth hill (Thoyipra)
9. Nediyakaad
10. Pannimattom
11. Ponnanthanam
12. Thalayanad
13. Thodupuzha East
14. Vettimattom

12. Vazhakkulam Forane (St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church) (വാഴക്കുളം ഫൊറോന പള്ളി)

1. Vazhakulam
2. Ayavana
3. Beslehem
4. Enanelloor
5. Kadalikkad
6. Kalloorkkad
7. Kavakkad
8. Nadukkara
9. Vadakode

13.Kuruppampady Forane (St. Peter & Paul Forane Church)

1. Kuruppampady
2. Kutthunkal
3. Nedungapra
4. Kottapady
5. Muttathuppara

14.Velielchal Forane St. Joseph's Forane Church

1. Velielchal
2. Vadattupara
3. Pooyamkutty
4. Njayappilly
5. Urulanthanni
6. Manikandamchal
7. Kallelimedu
8. Keerampara
9. Kuttampuzha

Filial Churches

1. Infant Jesus Church Nazarathvalley
2. Infant Jesus Church Nazarethhill
3. Little Flower Church Pallickamury
4. St. Alphonsa's Church Pulickathotty
5. St. Alphonsa's Church Uppukunnu
6. St. Francis Xavier's Church Kulappura
7. St. Jude Church Kallelimedu
8. St. Mary's Church Manikandamchal
9. St. Mary's Church Mannukad
10. St. Mary's Church Ottalloor
11. St. Paul's Church Methotty

Priests

Priests belonging to the Eparchy 344
Priests working outside 46
Priests out for studies 8
Priests Retired 25
Religious Priests 120

Educational institutions

University Colleges 2
Engineering College 1
Self-financing colleges 3
Teacher Training College 1
Technical Schools 6
Higher Secondary Schools 21
High Schools 20
Upper Primary Schools 26
Lower Primary Schools 51
Unrecognized Schools 4
Nursery Schools 53

Notable individuals

References

  1. ^ "Vatican Radio".
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