Eparchy of Idukki (Syro-Malabarese)

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Bishop(s) Mathew Anikuzhikattil, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy Erected: 15 January 2003 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabarese) Rite: Syro-Malabarese Country: India Square Kilometers: 3,000 (1,158 Square Miles) Mailing Address: Karimban, Idukki-685602, India Telephone: (04862)230.204; 230.266

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Mathew Anikuzhikattil (15 Jan 2003 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
15 January 2003	Erected	Diocese of Kothamangalam (Syro-Malabarese)	Eparchy of Idukki (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
2004	255,000	745,000	34.2%	67	36	103	2,475		102	1,250	119	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Mathew Anikuzhikattil (Bishop: 15 Jan 2003 - )