The Archeparchy of Changanacherry is a Syro-Malabar Catholic archeparchy with an area of 24,595 km2 comprising the districts of Kottayam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, and also Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest Catholic dioceses in India in terms of area. Joseph Perumthottam is the current Metropolitan Archbishop, serving since 2007. Thomas Tharayil has been the auxiliary bishop since 2017. Suffragan eparchies of the Changanassery archeparchy includes Palai, Kanjirappally-Nilackal, and Thuckalay-Thiruvithancode.
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangalore is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in India. It was erected as pro-vicariate from, as Vicariate from, as Diocese of Mysore - Bangalore in the Ecclesiastical Metropolitan Province of Pondicherry in Southern India from, as Diocese of Bangalore on 13 February 1940 by Pope Pius XII, and elevated to the rank of a Metropolitan Archdiocese on 19 September 1953, with the Suffragan Dioceses of Belgaum, Bellary, Chikmagalur, Gulbarga, Karwar, Mangalore, Udupi, Mysore, and Shimoga.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore is a Latin metropolitan see of the Catholic Church of Pondicherry and Cuddalore in India.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Vellore is a diocese located in the city of Vellore in the ecclesiastical province of Madras and Mylapore in India.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mysore is a suffragan Latin diocese, in the ecclesiastical province of Bangalore in southern India, yet depends on the missionary Dicastery for Evangelization. Its cathedral episcopal see is St. Philomena's Cathedral in the city of Mysore in Karnataka.
The Diocese of Salem is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or diocese of the Catholic Church in India. Its episcopal see is Salem. The Diocese of Salem is a suffragan in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.
Christianity in Puducherry originated with the Capuchins from Madras who began their missionary activity here. By 1689, the Jesuits began their activity, and in 1773 the Paris Foreign Missions Society continued the mission. At that time, there were 30,000 Catholics in Pondicherry. However, the lack of missionaries and opposition from Padroado mutated the mission.
This article gives a list of the territories of the dioceses of the Catholic Church in India.
Mgr. Clément BONNAND was a missionary of Paris Foreign Missions Society and was the Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry from 3 April 1850 until his death on 21 March 1861.
Pierre Brigot was a missionary of the Paris Foreign Missions Society and was the first Superior of Karnatic Mission headquartered at Pondicherry which later became the Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. He was the Superior from 30 September 1776 until his death. He was formerly the Vicar Apostolic of Siam in Thailand from 8 December 1755. After his death the Karnatic Mission was headed by Bishop Nicolas Champenois.
Nicolas Champenois was a missionary of the Paris Foreign Missions Society and was the Superior of Karnatic Mission after Pierre Brigot from 8 November 1791 until his death. He was succeeded by Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert.
The Our Lady of Fatima Shrine is a Catholic church in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India, It also serves as the primary parish church for the Krishnagiri region. The construction of this church took place in 1972, primarily due to the inadequate space available at the existing Ignatius Church, situated in Oldpet, Krishnagiri. Notably, the Fatima Mary statue housed within the church originates from Fátima, Portugal.
Queen of Angels Church or St. Mary's Church is located in Kadagathur village, Dharamapuri District, Tamil Nadu, India. Due to Catholic settlements in 19th century this is second oldest church in its Dharmapuri Diocese.
Sacred Heart Church, Madagondapall, is one of the earliest Catholic churches within the Dharmapuri Diocese, boasting a 141-year legacy. For over 94 years, it has served as a parish church, offering a sacred space for Catholics to gather in worship.
The Sacred Heart Church in Kelamangalam is Roman Catholic Church situated in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India. In the 17th century, many Catholics and priests settled in this village for their missionary activities, making it one of the origin places for Catholic Christians in its Diocese.
Jesus the King Church in Palacode is a Roman Catholic place of worship located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a Catholic church parish under the administration of the Dharmapuri Diocese.
St. Antony's Church is a Roman Catholic church situated in Bommidi, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India. This church holds great prominence among the Christians, leading to its elevation as a Shrine by the Dharmapuri Diocese.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Rayakottai, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India. It falls under the administration of the Dharmapuri Diocese.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the heart of Dharmapuri town, Tamil Nadu, India. Currently, a new and larger Sacred Heart Cathedral is under construction on Annasagaram Lake Road, Dharmapuri. This cathedral comes under the administration of the Dhramapuri Diocese.
The Our Lady of Good Health Church is a Roman Catholic church situated in Mathigiri, a suburban area adjacent to Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. According to Catholic Missionary records, Mathigiri holds a rich historical significance due to the presence of M.E.P Fathers who established settlements in the early 19th century. This is considered to be the mother parish church of Hosur and Denkanikottai belt. Now this servers under the jurisdiction of Dharmapuri Diocese.
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