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🗺️ Pastoral Vision & Statistics

Eparchial Road Map

Comprehensive strategic roadmap, pastoral vision, eparchial statistics, and geographical boundaries of the Eparchy of Kothamangalam.

ROADMAP
Diocese at a Glance
Location & Boundaries
Strategic Pastoral Roadmap
Official Overview
Diocese at a Glance
🏛️ General & Episcopal Info
Patron Immaculate Heart of Mary
Date of Erection 1956-07-29
Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil
Email of Bishop
Address
Phone / Fax 04852862236 / 04852862237
Email of Diocese
Language Malayalam
⚖️ Curia Administration
Protosyncellus Msgr. Rev. Pius Malekandathil
Syncellus Msgr. Rev. Vincent Nedungattu, Msgr. Rev. Kuriakose Kodakalil
Procurator Fr. Jose Pulparambil
Chancellor Fr. Jose Kulathoor
Vice Chancellor

📊 Key Eparchial Statistics

212,140 Catholic Faithful
120 Parishes
5 Mission Centers
254 Diocesan Priests
84 Major Seminarians
52 Minor Seminarians
2331 Women Religious
193 Religious Houses (Women)
22 Religious Houses (Men)
65 Primary Schools
23 High Schools
10 Higher Sec. Schools
12 Hospitals
1 Engineering College
5 Self-Financing Colleges
16 Hostels
Geography & Boundaries
Location & Territory

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.

N
North Boundary
River Chalakudy and northern boundary of Devikulam Taluk.
E
East Boundary
Uzhavathadam River, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Karimanal Power House, Kulamavu Dam (& the Eastern boundaries of Pazhampillichal, Neendapara, Rajagiri and Uppukunnu parishes).
W
West Boundary
Eastern boundaries of Thripunithura and Vallam Foranes of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archieparchy.
S
South Boundary
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.
Future Horizon
Strategic Pastoral Roadmap
Phase 1: Spiritual Growth
Faith Formation & Catechetical Renewal

Strengthening Sunday schools, adult catechism, family prayer units, and biblical formation across all 120 parishes.

🎯 Target: 2025–2026
Phase 2: Youth & Education
Youth Empowerment & Vocational Excellence

Expanding coaching centers, higher education scholarships, career guidance, and active participation in Eparchial youth movements.

🎯 Target: 2026–2027
Phase 3: Community Welfare
Social Service & Healthcare Outreach

Enhancing KSSS social welfare initiatives, housing for the homeless, healthcare assistance through 12 diocesan hospitals, and rural upliftment.

🎯 Target: 2027–2028
Phase 4: Expansion & Development
Ecclesiastical Infrastructure & Mission Centers

Developing mission centers in high-range regions, upgrading parish facilities, and supporting senior clergy care homes.

🎯 Target: 2028–2030