Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago (Syro-Malabarese)

Eparchia Sancti Thomae Apostoli Chicagiensis Syrorum-Malabarensium

Bishop(s)

Jacob Angadiath, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 13 March 2001
Immediately Subject to the Holy See
Syro-Malabarese Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
State: Illinois
Country: United States of America
Conference Region: XV (Eastern Rites)
Official Web Site: http://www.stthomasdiocese.org/
Mailing Address: 372 S. Prairie Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126-4020
Telephone: (630)279-1383/6
Fax: 279-1479

Past and Present Ordinaries

Jacob Angadiath (13 Mar 2001 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
13 March 2001	Erected		Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2002 112,000 18 13 31 3,612 13 65 5 ap2003

2003 100,000 14 14 7,142 3 6 ap2004

2004 100,000 21 1 22 4,545 1 12 7 ap2005

2009 85,000 34 8 42 2,023 8 13 14 ap2010

2010 86,000 37 10 47 1,829 10 14 18 ap2011

Year	Catholics	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2002	112,000	18	13	31	3,612	13	65	5	ap2003
2003	100,000	14		14	7,142		3	6	ap2004
2004	100,000	21	1	22	4,545	1	12	7	ap2005
2009	85,000	34	8	42	2,023	8	13	14	ap2010
2010	86,000	37	10	47	1,829	10	14	18	ap2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Jacob Angadiath (Bishop: 13 Mar 2001 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None