Diocese of Belthangady (Syro-Malabarese)

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Bishop(s) Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 24 April 1999 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Tellicherry (Syro-Malabarese) Rite: Syro-Malabarese Country: India Square Kilometers: 12,543 (4,844 Square Miles) Mailing Address: P.O. Belthangady-574214, Dhakshina Kannada Dt., Karnataka, India Telephone: (08256)22.439 Fax: 23.056

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Lawrence Mukkuzhy (24 Apr 1999 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
24 April 1999	Erected	Archdiocese of Tellicherry (Syro-Malabarese)	Diocese of Belthangady (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2000	20,000	3,177,352	.6%	28	7	35	571		7	126	42	ap2001
2001	20,178	3,187,358	.6%	28	13	41	492		21	133	38	ap2002
2002	20,178	3,187,358	.6%	38	13	51	395		21	133	38	ap2003
2003	20,178	3,187,358	.6%	32	14	46	438		28	156	48	ap2004
2004	22,500	3,187,358	.7%	35	14	49	459		27	156	47	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Lawrence Mukkuzhy (Bishop: 24 Apr 1999 - )