Eparchy of Idukki (Syro-Malabarese)

Eparchia Idukkensis

Bishop(s)

Mathew Anikuzhikattil, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 15 January 2003
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabarese)
Syro-Malabarese Catholic Church of the Chaldean Tradition
Country: India
Square Kilometers: 3,000 (1,158 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Bishop's House, Karimban, Manippara P.O., Idukki-685602, Kerala, India
Telephone: (04862)230.204; 230.266
Fax: 230.150

Past and Present Ordinaries

Mathew Anikuzhikattil (15 Jan 2003 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
15 January 2003	Erected	Diocese of Kothamangalam (Syro-Malabarese)	Eparchy of Idukki (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

2004 255,000 745,000 34.2% 67 36 103 2,475 102 1,250 119 ap2005

2006 396,010 750,805 52.7% 78 37 115 3,443 117 1,301 126 ap2007

2009 261,750 760,350 34.4% 115 58 173 1,513 112 785 141 ap2010

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2004	255,000	745,000	34.2%	67	36	103	2,475	102	1,250	119	ap2005
2006	396,010	750,805	52.7%	78	37	115	3,443	117	1,301	126	ap2007
2009	261,750	760,350	34.4%	115	58	173	1,513	112	785	141	ap2010

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Mathew Anikuzhikattil (Bishop: 15 Jan 2003 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None