Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottapuram

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottapuram (Latin: Kottapuramen(sis)) is a diocese located in the town of Kodungallur in the Ecclesiastical province of Verapoly in India. On Saturday, December 18, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI named Joseph Karikkassery, Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly, as Bishop of Kottapuram. The diocese had until then been a vacant see (sede vacante), as Bishop Francis Kallarakal had been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in February 2010 as Metropolitan Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly, India (the Diocese of Kottapuram is in its Ecclesiastical Province). The previous Archbishop of Verapoly had died.

Diocese of Kottapuram

Dioecesis Kottapuramensis

കോട്ടപ്പുറം രൂപത
Cathedral
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceVerapoly
MetropolitanVerapoly
Statistics
Area3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2004)
3,201,098
90,951 (2.9%)
Parishes39
Information
RiteRoman rite
Established3 July 1987
CathedralSt Michael’s Cathedral in Kodungallur
Patron saintSt Thomas
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJoseph Karikkassery
Metropolitan ArchbishopJoseph Kalathiparambil
Vicar GeneralDominic Pinheiro
Website
Website of the Diocese
Cathedral

History
  • July 3, 1987: Established as Diocese of Kottapuram from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Verapoly

Leadership
  • Bishops of Kottapuram (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Dr. Francis Kallarakal (October 4, 1987 – February 20, 2010); appointed as Metropolitan Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly
    • Bishop Joseph Karikkassery (December 18, 2010 – present); formerly had been Auxiliary Bishop of Verapoly to Archbishop Kallarakal

The recent Bishop is Joseph Karikkassery, the son of Francis and Agnes. Late Rocky is his elder brother and Philomina, w/o Jerome is his sister.

Lay Organisation Leaders

    KLCA

    Kerala Latin Catholic Association of Kottapuram

      • First President - P.R. Lawrance, Gothuruth
      • General Secretary - Babu Manjaly, Eriyad

    KCYM

    Kerala Catholic Youth Movement

      • First Committee **
      • Joy Gothuruth - President
      • David Xavier, Koratty - Vice President
      • Benny Pullayil, Koottukad - Gen.Secretary
      • Jerson Chakkanat, Kottapuram - Secretary
      • Sebastian Konnully. Paravur - Treasurer
      • Micheal P. T., Kunjithai - Sports Forum
      • George Arakkathara, Madaplathuruth - Exe.member
      • Francis.E.D., Eriyad- Socio- Political Forum
      • Stanly Koodallur, Kottapuram - Exe. Comm.
      • Jessy.E.C, Gothuruth - Exe.
      • Joy Kaimathuruthy, Gothuruth - Education Forum
      • Shyja E. R., Kara - Arts Forum
      • Beena K. A., Kunjithai - Exe.

    References

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