Diocese at a Glance
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Patron :Immaculate Heart of Mary
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Date of Erection :1956-07-29
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Bishop :Mar George Madathikandathil
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Email of Bishop :madathikandathil@gmail.com
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Address :Bishop's House, P B No. 6, Kothamangalam, 686 691 Kerala, India
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Phone :04852862236
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Fax :04852862237
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Email of Diocese :bishophouseklm@gmail.com
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Protosyncellus :Msgr. Francis Keerampara
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Syncellus :Msgr. Pious Malekandathil
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Procurator :Fr. Jose Pulparambil
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Chancellor :Fr. Jose Kulathoor
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Vice Chancellor :Fr. Peter Paremman
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Catholics :212140
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Language :Malayalam
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Parishes :120
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Mission Centers :5
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No.of Diocesean Priest :254
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No.of Religion Brothers :5
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No.of Major Seminarians :84
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No.of Minor Seminarians :52
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No.of Women Religious :2331
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No.of Women Religious House :193
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No.of Men Religious House :22
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No.of Training Institution :1
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No.of Higher Secondary Schools :10
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No.of High Schools :23
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No.of Primary Schools :65
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No.of Hospitals :12
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No.of Engineering Colleges :1
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No.of Self Financing Colleges :5
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No.of Other Institute :5
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No.of Coaching Centers :3
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No.of Retreat Centers :1
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No.of Hostels :16
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No.of Publications :2
LOCATION:
Situated in the centre of Kerala, the Eparchy of Kothamangalam lies extended in the revenue districts of Ernakulam and Idukki, surrounded by the Archieparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, and the eparchies of Irinjalakuda, Idukki and Pala.
Boundaries :-
North : River Chalakudy and northern boundary of Devikulam Taluk.
East : Uzhavathadam River, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Karimanal Power House, Kulamavu Dam ( & the Eastern boundaries of
Pazhampillichal, Neendapara, Rajagiri and Uppukunnu parishes).
West : Eastern boundaries of Thripunithura and Vallam Foranes of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archieparchy.
South : Southern boundaries of Ramamangalam, Memuri, Marady & Arakuzha Villages of Marika Kara and Purapuzha and Karimkunnam Villages, Vazhipuzha River / Kinginithodu, eastern boundary of Velliamattam and southern boundary of Thodupuzha Taluk.