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Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai

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Country
  
India

Metropolitan
  
Madurai

Pope
  
Francis

Bishop
  
Jude Gerald Paulraj

Ecclesiastical province
  
Madurai

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Area
  
6,102 km²

Phone
  
0462 252 2114

Population- Total- Catholics
  
(as of 2004)2,652,273123,789 (4.7%)

Address
  
Catholic Bishop House John Paul nagar, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627011

Hours
  
Open today · 9AM–5AMWednesday9AM–5AMThursday9AM–5AMFriday9AM–5AMSaturday9AM–5AMSunday9AM–5AMMonday9AM–5AMTuesday9AM–5AMSuggest an edit

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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.

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History

  • May 17, 1973: Established as Diocese of Palayamkottai from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai Diocese of Palayamkottai for more details

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Palayamkottai (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Jude Gerald Paulraj (October 23, 2000 – present)
  • Bishop Savarinathen Iruthayaraj (May 17, 1973 – July 15, 1999)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai Wikipedia
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