Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)

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Bishop(s) Mathew Moolakkattu, O.S.B., Archbishop Jose Pandarassery, Auxiliary Bishop Kuriakose Kunnacherry, Archbishop Emeritus

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Archeparchy Elevated: 12 May 2005 Rite: Syro-Malabarese Country: India Square Kilometers: 560,665 (216,556 Square Miles) Official Web Site: http://kottayamdiocese.com/ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 71, Kottayam 686001, Kerala, India Telephone: (0481)56.3527 Fax: 56.3327

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
  • Latin Name: Kottayamensis
  • Erected: 29 August 1911
  • Vicariate
  • Country: India

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Matthew Makil † (29 Aug 1911 Appointed - 26 Jan 1914 Died)
• Alexander Chulaparambil † (16 Jul 1914 Appointed - 8 Jan 1951 Died)
• Thomas Tharayil † (8 Jan 1951 Succeeded - 5 May 1974 Retired)
• Kuriakose Kunnacherry (5 May 1974 Succeeded - 14 Jan 2006 Retired)
• Mathew Moolakkattu, O.S.B. (14 Jan 2006 Succeeded - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
29 August 1911	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)
21 December 1923	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)	Eparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)
12 May 2005	Elevated	Eparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)	Archeparchy of Kottayam (Syro-Malabarese)

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Kuriakose Kunnacherry (Priest: 21 Dec 1955; Coadjutor Bishop: 9 Dec 1967; Bishop: 5 May 1974; Archbishop: 12 May 2005 to 14 Jan 2006)
• Mathew Moolakkattu, O.S.B. (Auxiliary Bishop: 6 Nov 1998; Coadjutor Bishop: 29 Aug 2003; Coadjutor Archbishop: 12 May 2005; Archbishop: 14 Jan 2006)
• Jose Pandarassery (Auxiliary Bishop: 21 Aug 2006 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Alexander Chulaparambil † (Vicar Apostolic: 16 Jul 1914; Bishop: 21 Dec 1923 to 8 Jan 1951)
• Matthew Makil † (Vicar Apostolic: 29 Aug 1911 to 26 Jan 1914)
• Thomas Tharayil † (Priest: 18 Dec 1926; Coadjutor Bishop: 9 Jun 1945; Bishop: 8 Jan 1951 to 5 May 1974)