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

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Bishop(s) Jacob Angadiath, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy Erected: 13 March 2001 Immediately Subject to the Holy See Rite: Syro-Malabarese State: Illinois Country: United States of America Official Web Site: http://www.stthomasdiocese.org/ Mailing Address: 3009 S. 49th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 Telephone: (708)656-3362; 656-3365 Fax: 656-8663

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Jacob Angadiath (13 Mar 2001 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
13 March 2001	Erected		Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago (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
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

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Jacob Angadiath (Bishop: 13 Mar 2001 - )