Archdiocese of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)

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Bishop(s) Andrews Thazhath, Archbishop Jacob Thoomkuzhy, Archbishop Emeritus Suffragan Dioceses Irinjalakuda (Syro-Malabarese) Palghat (Syro-Malabarese)

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Archdiocese Elevated: 18 May 1995 Metropolitan See Rite: Syro-Malabarese Country: India Square Kilometers: 2,000 (772 Square Miles) Mailing Address: Thrissur-680005, Kerala, India Telephone: (0487)2333.325; 2338.203 Fax: 2338.204

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
  • Latin Name: Trichuriensis
  • Erected: 28 July 1896
  • Vicariate
  • Country: India

• Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
  • Latin Name: Trichuriensis
  • Elevated: 21 December 1923
  • Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Ernakulam (Syro-Malabarese)
  • Country: India

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Giovanni Menachery † (11 Aug 1896 Appointed - 19 Dec 1919 Died)
• Francesco Vazhapilly † (5 Apr 1921 Appointed - 1942 Died)
• George Alapatt † (11 Mar 1944 Appointed - 14 Jun 1970 Resigned)
• Joseph Kundukulam † (4 Jun 1970 Appointed - 11 Nov 1996 Retired)
• Jacob Thoomkuzhy (11 Nov 1996 Appointed - 22 Jan 2007 Retired)
• Andrews Thazhath (22 Jan 2007 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
28 July 1896	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)
Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
21 December 1923	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)	Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
27 June 1974	Territory Lost	Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)	Diocese of Palghat (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)
22 June 1978	Territory Lost	Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)	Diocese of Irinjalakuda (Syro-Malabarese) (erected)
Archdiocese of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
18 May 1995	Elevated	Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)	Archdiocese of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)

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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
Eparchy of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
1950	244,925	1,119,275	21.9%	156	63	219	1,118		63	791	161	ap1951
1970	442,185			241	93	334	1,323		172	2,767	175	ap1971
1980	326,701			153	76	229	1,426		202	2,381	164	ap1981
1990	374,075	2,109,736	17.7%	190	80	270	1,385		226	3,444	197	ap1991
Archdiocese of Trichur (Syro-Malabarese)
1999	423,514	2,018,635	21.0%	209	85	294	1,440		236	3,965	183	ap2000
2000	424,010	2,019,050	21.0%	218	108	326	1,300		226	4,005	186	ap2001
2001	446,274	2,018,635	22.1%	230	114	344	1,297		226	4,295	214	ap2002
2002	448,849	2,025,635	22.2%	242	121	363	1,236		272	4,295	216	ap2003
2003	456,759	2,510,965	18.2%	252	128	380	1,201		279	2,705	189	ap2004
2004	463,306	2,580,736	18.0%	255	123	378	1,225		271	2,764	224	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• George Alapatt † (Priest: 17 Dec 1927; Bishop: 11 Mar 1944 to 14 Jun 1970)
• Joseph Kundukulam † (Priest: 20 Dec 1942; Bishop: 4 Jun 1970; Archbishop: 18 May 1995 to 11 Nov 1996)
• Raphy Manjaly (Priest: 11 May 1983 to 1984)
• Giovanni Menachery † (Vicar Apostolic: 11 Aug 1896 to 19 Dec 1919)
• Andrews Thazhath (Priest: 14 Mar 1977; Auxiliary Bishop: 18 Mar 2004; Archbishop: 22 Jan 2007 - )
• Jacob Thoomkuzhy (Archbishop: 11 Nov 1996 to 22 Jan 2007)
• Francesco Vazhapilly † (Vicar Apostolic: 5 Apr 1921; Bishop: 21 Dec 1923 to 1942)