Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottapuram

The Diocese of Kottapuram (Latin: Dioecesis Kottapuramensis ) is a located in India Roman Catholic diocese based in Kottapuram.

History

The Diocese of Kottapuram was established on July 3, 1987 by Pope John Paul II made ​​cessions of territory of the Archdiocese of Verapoly and this is a suffragan. First bishop was Francis Kallarakal.

Territory

The Diocese of Kottapuram comprises the districts of Ernakulam, Malappuram, Palakkad and Thrissur in the state of Kerala.

Bishop of Kottapuram

  • Francis Kallarakal, 1987-2010, then Archbishop of Verapoly
  • Joseph Karikkassery, since 2010
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly Vicar general Friar Districts of India Ernakulam district Malappuram district Palakkad district Thrissur district
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