Diocese of Dindigul

---

Bishop(s) Antony Pappusamy, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 10 November 2003 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Madurai Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: India Square Kilometers: 8,052 (3,110 Square Miles) Mailing Address: Bishop's House, P.O. Box 62, St. Joseph's Church Campus, Dindigul-624001, India Telephone: (0451)243.67.12 Fax: 242.44.05

---

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Antony Pappusamy (10 Nov 2003 Appointed - )

---

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
10 November 2003	Erected	Archdiocese of Madurai Diocese of Tiruchirapalli	Diocese of Dindigul (erected)

---

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2003	148,000	1,156,194	12.8%	51	82	133	1,112		96	246	33	ap2004
2004	105,000	1,165,194	9.0%	54	56	110	954		134	268	37	ap2005

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

---

Affiliated Bishops

• Antony Pappusamy (Bishop: 10 Nov 2003)