Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Sydney (Chaldean)

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Bishop(s) Djibrail Kassab, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy Erected: 21 October 2006 Immediately Subject to the Holy See Rite: Chaldean Country: Australia

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Djibrail Kassab (21 Oct 2006 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
21 October 2006	Erected		Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Sydney (Chaldean) (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
2006	29,000				7	7	4,142		7			ap2007

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Djibrail Kassab (Archbishop (Personal Title): 21 Oct 2006)