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The Catholic Church


A.1. The Pope

Pope is the supreme head of the Catholic Church.  He is the Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Christ on earth, successor of St. Peter the Prince of the Apostles, Patriarch of the West, Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the state of Vatican City and the Servant of the Servants of God. 

The word  “Pope” comes from the Greek world “Papas”, which means father. 

The dogmatic constitution ‘Pastor Aeternus’ of the Vatican Council I (1870) has solemnly defined the authority of the Pope. 

John Paul II, the present Pope is 264th successor of  St. Peter.  The Catholic Church with Pope as supreme head is a communion of many Churches.

A. 2. The State of Vatican City

According to the Lateran Treaty of Feb. 11 1929, ratified on June 7 of the same year by the Government of Italy, the Vatican City is an independent State and the Pope is its sovereign. The area of this tiny state is 108.7 acres. 

Within the Vatican State come the St. Peter's Basilica, other Basilicas and Churches, the Vatican proper (the Pontifical Palaces), Castel Gandolfo (Latium, the Pope's summer residence) and the Roman Curial offices. The Roman Pontiff has at present legates in 192 countries / international organisations as Apostolic Nuncios/Pro Nuncios/Delegates. 

Western and Eastern Church

This Communion of Catholic Churches is generally divided into two: the Western Churches and the Eastern Churches.The Western Churches use Latin as their liturgical language while the Eastern Churches use Greek, Syriac and the like oriental languages for their version.There are three families in the western tradition.  They are Ambrosian (Milam), Gallican (Lyons) and Mosarabic (Spane).  These traditions are now amalgamated into one: Latin traditions.

A. 3. Western Church (Latin Church)

A.3.1 Ambrosian (Milan)
A.3.2 Gallican (Lyons)
A.3.3 Mosarabic (Spain)

A.4. Eastern  Catholic Churches (CCEO 55-62)

A.4.1 Alexandrian Tradition 

The Church under the Coptic Patriarch of Alexandria, Etheiopian Church under the Metropolitan of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia belongs to this tradition.

1.3.1.1 Coptic Church (Coptic Patriarch of Alexandria (Cairo, Egypt) (1895)
1.3.1.2 Ethiopian ( Metropolitan of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

A.4.2 The Antiochian Tradition

West Syrian Church under the Catholic Syrian Patriarch of Antioch, Syro-Maronite Church under the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, Syro-Malankara Church under the Metropolitan of Thiruvananthapuram belong to this tradition.

1.3.2.1 West Syrian (Catholic Syrian Patriarch of Antioch (Lebanon)(1662,1783)
1.3.2.2 Syro Maronite (Maronite Patriarch of Antioch (Bkerke, Lebanon) (8th C)
1.3.2.3 Syro-Malankara (Metropolitan, Thiruvananthapuram)

A.4.3 The Armenian Tradition

Armenian Church under the Armenian patriarch of Cilicia.

1.3.3.1 Armenian Church (Armenian Patriarch of Cilicia, Turkey) (1741)

A.4.4 Chaldean/East Syrian Tradition

Chaldean Church under the Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon and Syro-Malabar Church under the major Arch Bishop of Eranakulam - Angamaly belong to this tradition.

1.3.4.1 Chaldean (Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon) (Iraq) (1553,1830)
1.3.4.2 Syro-Malabar (Major Archbishop of Ernakulam - Angamaly)

A.4.5 The Byzantine (Constantinople) Tradition

Greek Melkite Church under the Patriarch of Antioch, Ukrainian Church under the major Arch Bishop of Lvive, Romanian Church under the Metropolitan of Fagaras and Alba, Albanian Church under the Apostolic administrator of  southern Albenia, Bylo-Russian Byzantine Church under the Bishop of Krizevci Croatia, Bulgarian Church under the Byzantine Slav Apostolic Exarch of Sophia, Bulgaria, Greek Church under the Apostolic Exarch of Athens, Greece, Italo-Albanian Church under the Bishop of Lunge, Russian Church under the Apostolic Exarch of Russia, Rutherian Church under the Metropolitan of Pittsburge USA, Slovak Church under the Byzantine Catholic Bishop of Presov, Slovakia, Hungarian Church under the Archbishop of Hajdudoraj, Hungary, belongs to this tradition.

1.3.5.1 Albanian (Apostolic Administrator of Southern Albania) 
1.3.5.2 Bylo-Russian 
1.3.5.3 Byzantine (Bishop of Krizevci, Croatia) 
1.3.5.4 Bulgarian (Byzantine Slav Apostolic Exarch of Sophia, Bulgaria)
The Greek (Apostolic Exarch of Athens, Greece) The Eastern Churches
1.3.5.6 Greek Melkite (Patriarch of Antioch, Damascus, Syria) (1724)
1.3.5.7 Italo Albanian (Bishop of Lung, Grottaferrata) (Italy) 
1.3.5.8 Rumenian Church (Rumen. Metropo. of Fagaras & Alba Julia, 
Rumenia)
1.3.5.9 Russian (Apostolic Exarch of Russia)
1.3.5.10 Ruthenian (Metropolitan of Pittsburg, USA)
1.3.5.11 Slovak (Byzantine Catholic Bishop of Presov (Slovakia) 
1.3.5.12 Ukranian (Major Archbishop of Lviv, Ukrain)
1.3.5.13 Hungarian (Bishop of Hajdudorag, Hungary)

Patriarch

The word ‘Patriarch’ means father or chief of race, clan or family.  The oldest Canon Law recognized only three patriarchs of Rome, Alexandria and Antioch.  Roman Patriarch was considered first among equals. Today there are two kinds of patriarch in the Church: Eastern Patriarchs who function as the father and head of each church and Western Patriarch who are titular.

Western Patriarchs

The Pope, as bishop of Rome and head of the Latin Church, is also Patriarch of the West.  There were Latin titular patriarchates in Constantinople, Alexandria and Antioch.  They were abolished by Pope Paul VI in June, 1964.  Other Patriarchs of Latin Church are the following.

Jerusalem

His Beatitude Michael Sabaha,

Latin patriarch, P.B.14152, 9/142 Jerusalem Old City.

Ph: 02-628-23-23, 627-22-80, Fax: 627-16-52.

Venice

Cardinal Marco Ce, Patriarchal Curia ,

S Maco 320/A, 30124,

Venice, Italy.

Ph: 041-2702411. Fax: 041-270-24-20.

Lisbon

Jose Da Cruz Policarpu,

Patriarchal Curia,

Campo Dos Matrires  Da Patria 45,

1150 Lisboa Codex Portugal

Ph: 01-885-36-65. Fax: 885-20-09.

East Indies

Raul Nicolav Gonsalves Paco-patriarchiel,

 P.B.216,  Panjim, Goa, India-403 001.

Ph: 0832-2223353, 225819, 225219. Fax: 224131.

E-mail: archbp@goal.dot.net.in

West Indies

The Patriarchal see of West Indies remains vacant.

Latin Patriarch other than Pope and Patriarch of Jerusalem do not have juridical powers.

Oriental Patriarchs

apecl@opslibani.org.lb

 

Armenian Tradition

Armenian Cilician Church

His Beatitude Nerses Bedros XIX Carmouni,

Armenian Catholic Patriarch of Cilicia,

Rue Del Hospital Libanias, JEitaoui,

2400 Beyroute, Lebanon.

Ph: 583520, 585670, Fax: 449160

Chaldean Tradition

Chaldean Church

His Beatitude Raphel Bidawid,

Catholic Patriarch, P.B.6112,

Almansour, Baghdad, Irak.

Ph: 01887-96-04. Fax: 884-9969

Syro - Malabar Church

Major Archbishop Mar Varkey Vithayathil

 The Syro - Malabar Archiepiscopal Huria,

Mount St.Thomas, P.B.2580, Thrikkakara P.O.,

Kochi, Kerala, India-682 031.

Ph: 0484-352906, 352629, 380660. Fax: 366028, 355010.

E-mail: abperang@md3.vsnl.net.in; majorarchbishop@hotmail.com

Byzantine Tradition

Melkite Church

 

His Beatitude Maximos V.Hakkim,

Greek Melkite Patriarch,

P.B 22249, Damas, Syria.

Ph: 0115433129, 31. Fax: 543-12-66.

Ukrainian Church

Major Archbishop Cardinal Myroslaw Iuan,

Lubachiusky, Ploscha Suiatoho Jura-5, 290000,

Lviv, Ukraina.

Ph: 0322-798 687. Fax: 720 007

Metropolitan Churches

Syro-Malankara Church

Cyril Mar Baselios, Archbishop’s House,

Trivandrum, Kerala, India-695004.

Ph; 0471-541642, 541643. Fax: 541635.

E-mail:  archbp03@md3.vsnl.net.in

Romanian Church

Lucian Muresan,

Stur P.P.Aron 2, Ro-3175, Blaj, A.B.

Ruthenian Church

Judson Michen Procyk,

66 River view ave,

Pittsburgh, PA15214-2253, U.S.A.

 

Ethiopan Church

Berhane-Yesus Demerew, Souraphiel,

C.M. Catholic Archbishop’s House,

P.B.21903.

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

World Population

Total 5848739000
Muslims 1147494000 
Hindhus 746797000
Christians 1922998500 33.7% 
Orthodox 223204000 3.8% 
Anglicans 54785000 1.2%
Protestants 360913000 6.9% 
Other Christians 287857000 4.8%
Roman Catholics 1040354000 17.4%
Diocesan Priests 262418 
Religious Priests 142332
Religious Sisters 837961

A.5. Synod of Bishops: President : The Holy Father
Secretary General : Jan Pieter Cardinal Schotte
Ordinary Council : 15 Members

A.6. Cardinals: 163

A.7. Dioceses in the Church - 2699

Bishops - 4390
Patriarchal : (6+7)13 Major Archiepiscopal: 2
Metropolitan: 511 Archiepiscopal : 72
Episcopal : 2101 

Catholic population (Continent wise)

Continent 

Total population

 Catholic population
(in millions) (in thousands)

Percentage

Africa 

800 112 

871 

14.9%

Asia 

3684 105

294 

30%

Europe 

728 282

313 

41.4%

Latin America
& Caribbeans

518 495

796 

62.9%

N.America

306

 

 

Oceania 

31 81

020 

27.5%

Total 

6067

 

 

 World Population Religion Wise

·         Christian 1911,3038000

·         Roman Catholics 102,6501000 

·         Protestants 31,6445000 

·         Orthodox 21,3743000

·         Anglicans 6,3748000

·         Other Christians 32,7601000

·         Muslims 116,4622000

·         Hindus 76,1689000

·         Buddists 35,3794000

·         Sikhs 2,2332000

·         Jews 1,4111000

Others 167,0253000

Syro- Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church

Home Page: http://www.thesyromalabarchurch.org

Population: 
In Proper Territory 3,335,534
Provinces: 4 
Eparchies: 12 +2 
Outside Proper Terr:. 189,918
Provinces: Nil 
Eparchies: 10
Total population: 3,525,452
Provinces: 4
Eparchies: 24

1.  Historical Notes 
The Apostolic Church of St. Thomas Christians has its origin in AD 52 from St.Thomas the Apostle. He was martyred on July 3rd 72 AD, at Mylapore. The Metropolitan of the "See of St. Thomas" was "Metropolitan and gate of all India". In the course of history this church entered into hierachical relationship with the East Syrian Church and became an autonomous Metropolitan See under the East Syrian Patriarch. The administration was done by the "Archdeacon of all India."

AD 52 

Arrival of St. Thomas the Apostolate 

72 

Martyrdom of St. Thomas the Apostolate at Mylapore 

250-325 

Bishops Mar David & Mar Yohannan ("Metropolitan of India")

345

Arrival of Thomas of Cana at Kodungalloor

9th C 

Bishop Mar Sapore(Kollam) Mar Proth  ( Kodungalloor) (Chaldean Patriarch, Timeotheus I)

20-05-1498

Vasco de Gama's arrival

1504 

Bishop Mar Yacob (Kodungalloor)

6-06-1542

Francis Xavier's preaching

1555

Bishop Mar Joseph

1564

Mar Abraham appointed Archbishop of Angamaly (Pope Pius IV)

23-02-1565 

Establishment of Archdiocese of Angamaly as Metropolitan see

1597 

Mar Abraham the last Syrian Bishop died.

20-06-1599

Synod of Udayamperoor

7-12-1603

Angamaly Synod 

03-12-1609 

Archdiocese of Kodungalloor established

22-12-1610 

Archbishop Menezes of Goa restricts the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan of St. Thomas Christians from the north of Malabar to the south.

03-01-1653

Koonan Kurisu Sathyam

00.12-1647

Archbishop Garcia Appoints Fr. Jerome Furtado as Vicar General in place of the traditional Archdeacon

1657 

Bishop Sebastiani OCD

31-01-1663 

Fr. Alexander Palliveettil (Parambil) appointed the first Syrian Vicar Apostolic of Malabar.

29-06-1704

John Ribeiro S. J. Abp. of Kodungalloor (Padroado) 

16-12-1782

Mar Joseph Kariatty appointed Archbishop of Kodungalloor

10-09-1786 

Archbishop Kariatty dies. Paremmackal Thoma Kathanar Gubernador of the Archdiocese of Kodungalloor.

01-02-1787

Angamaly Padiyola

30-12-1822 

- Mar Paulose O.P. Archbishop Kodungalloor

20-12-1823

Mar Paulose Died in Ollicary, Kollam.

22-12-1823

Mar Paulose buried in Metropolitan Church Changanassery

08-06-1861

Fr. Kuriakos Elias Chavara appointed Vicar General for Syrians.

1865

Jurisdiction of East Syrian Patriarch over St. Thomas Christians terminated.

13-08-1866

Establishment of Puthenpally Seminary

15-11-1877

Bishop Marcellinus OCD appointed Bishop for the Syrians.

19-03-1878

He assumes charge.

1886 

The Metropolitan See of Kodungalloor - Ankamaly - suppressed. 
St. Thomas Christians placed under the Vicar Apostolic of Varapuzha.

01-09-1886 

Latin Hierarchy of India established. (6 Archdioceses, 10 Dioceses) (Humanae Salutis, Leo XIII)

20-05-1887

Two independent Vicariates of Kottayam and Trissur for Syrians.(Quod Jampridem, Leo XIII)

28-07-1896

Vicariate of Ernakulam created, with territories from both Vicariates. (Quae Rei Sacrae, Leo XIII)

21-12-1923

Establishment of Syro Malabar Hierarchy with Ernakulam as the Metropolitan See (Romani Pontifices, Pope Pius XI).

01-06-1932

Establishment of Mangalapuzha Seminary.

29-07-1956 

The diocese of Changanassery made Metropolitan See

31-03-1962

Chanda Mission established (Later other nine missions : Sagar (1968), Satna (1968), Ujjain (1968), Bijnor (1972), Jagadalpur(1972), Rajkot (1977), Gorakhpur (1984), Kalyan (1988), Adilabad (1999)

03-07-1962 

Establishment of St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary , Vadavathoor

16-12-1992

Maj. Archiepiscopal see of Ernakulam - Angamali created.

29-01-1993

Cardinal Antony Padiyara, the first Major Archbishop (Quae Majori Christifidelium ,John Paul II), Mar Abraham Kattumana, Pontifical Delegate

20-05-1993

Cardinal Padiyara takes charge. First Synod of the Church.

27-05-1995

Blessing and inauguration of the temporary headquarters at Kakanad

18-12-1996

Cardinal Padiyara's resignation accepted. Archbishop Mar Varkey Vithayathil CSSR, Apostolic Administrator of Ernakulam-Angamali

20-05-1993

The first Synod of the Church

03-02-1998

Major Archiepiscopal Headquarters at Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad

(09-12)-11-1998

First Major Archiepiscopal Assembly

06-07-2001

In USA St. Thomas Diocese of Chicago established

2.      Major Archbishop

Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil CSSR 
Born: 29-05-1927
Ordination: 12-06-1954
Ep. Ordination: 06-01-1997
Adminstrator: 18-01-1997
App. Major Archbishop: 18-02-1999
Assumed charge: 26-01-2000
Address: Mount St. Thomas, P.B.No.10, Bharat Matha College , Kochi 682 021 
Tele. 0484/355010, 426236, 424768, 426235,424780, 425727, 422727 (Fax)
E-mail: majorarchbishop@hotmail.com


2.1. Bishops' Synod

Permanent Synod
1. Archbisop Mar Varkey Vithayathil
2. Archbishop Mar Joseph Powathil
3. Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy 
4. Bishop Mar Kuriakose Kunnassery
5. Bishop Mar Paul Chittilappally

Substitute Members
1. Archbishop Mar George Valiamattam 
2. Bishop Mar Joseph Pallickaparampil
3. Bishop Mar James Pazhayattil 4. Bishop Mar Gregory Karottemprel
Secretary of the Synod: Bishop Jacob Manathodath

2.2. Major Arhiepiscopal Assembly

2.3. Major Archiepiscopal Curia
Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Jose Porunnedam
Vice Chancellor : Rev. Fr. Paul Kallunkal V.C.
Finance Officer : Rev. Fr. Mathew Elapanickal 426234
Official Publication: Synodal News
Liturgical Research Centre 
Bishop Mar George Punnakottil (Chairman)
Bishop Mar Paul Chittilappally Rev. Fr. Bosco Puthoor (Director)
Rev. Fr. Joseph Perumthottam Rev. Fr. Antony Kozhuvanal

2.4. Tribunals

2.4.1 Major Archiepiscopal Superior Tribunal
1. Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy
2. Bishop Mar Paul Chittilappally 
3. Bishop Mar Kuriakose Kunnassery

2.4.2 Major Archiepiscopal Tribunal
President : His Grace the Apostolic Administrator
Pro-President: Rev. Dr. Andrews Thazhath
Judges : Rev. Dr. Joseph Kuzhinjalil, 
Rev. Dr. Joseph Pathiyamoola MCBS,
Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathinkal
Rev. Dr. Joseph Thoompunkal
Rev. Dr. Joseph Mundakathil
Notary: Rev. Fr. Antony Kelamparampil CMI

2.5. Commission

2.5.1. Central Liturgy Committee

2.6. Common Institutions 

Major Seminaries

a. St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, Aluva.

Rector: Very Rev. Fr. Cherian Kanjirakombil.
Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Aluva 
President: Rev. Dr. Antony Narikulam.

Episcopal Commission:
1. Bishop Mar Joseph Pallickaparampil (Chairman)
2. Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath
3. Bishop Mar George Punnakkottil

b. St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam

Rector: Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Srampickal
Address: Paurastya Vidyapitham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam
President: Rev. Dr. Joseph Kallarangatt 

Episcopal Commission:
1. Bishop Mar Kuriakose Kunnassery (Chairman)
2. Archbishop Mar Joseph Powathil
3. Bishop Mar Thomas Chakiath

Other Major Seminaries 

·         Dharmaram College Bangalore (CMI)

·         Dharmaram Vidyakshethram

·         St, Ephrem's Satna,

·         Ruhalaya, Ujjain

·         Thellakom Theologiate (OFM. CAP)

·         L.F. Aluva (C.S.T )

·         Vincentions (VC)

·         Jeevalaya Bangalore (MCBS)


Syro Malabar Catholic Congress(SMCC)

All Kerala Catholic Congress(AKCC) Kottayam - 686 004 0481 /578703

Adviser: Bishop Mar Joseph Pallickaparampil
President: Sri John Kachiramattam, 
Address: Pizhaku, Ramapuram , 686 655, Phone: 0482/ 260434, 261102, 260071
Vice Presidents:
1. Sri. E. J. Lukose Ellankiyil, Uzhavoor 0482- 240122
2. Sri. M. Mathew Panthiruvelil,Ponkunnam 0482- 821541
General Secretary: Sri. Antony Vallamattam, Muvattupuzha 

3.  Syro - Malabar Dioceses

Province of Changanassery:

3.1 Changanassery Metropolitan(1887, 380,000) 
Changanassery -686 101
Phone: 0481- 420040, 420614, 420379, 421162, 422540 (Fax)
Archbishop: Mar Joseph Powathil 
Vicars General: Msgr. Matthew Vellanickal 426553
Msgr. Jos P. Kottaram

3.2 Kottayam (1911, 133,285)-686 001 
Phone: 563812, 563527, 300453, 300454, 563327 (F)
Bishop: Mar Kuriakose Kunnasserry 
Vicars General: Aux. Bishop Mar Mathew Moolakkatt 0497/701333 Bar Mariam Pastoral Centre, Pallikunnu, Sripuram, Kannur 670004
Msgr. Jacob Kollaparampil 
Episcopal Vicar: Msgr. Thomas Kurisummoottil (Malank. Rite) 

3.3 Pala (1950, 331,456) 
Pala -686575. Phone: 0482/212216, 212217, 210811, 211379 (F)
Bishop:  Mar Joseph Pallickaparampil 
Vicars General : Msgr. Joseph Mattam
Msgr. Philip Njaralakattu

3.4 Kanjirappally (1977 , 160,000)
Kanjirappally -686 507
Phone: 0482/802906,802665,803956(Pr.),804491(Chanc.,Fax)
Bishop: Mar Mathew Arackal
Vicars General: Msgr. John Thommithazhe 
Msgr. Mathew Aerathedam
Bishop Emeritus Mar Mathew Vattakuzhy

3.5 Thuckalay (1996, 22,500) 
Thuckalay - 629175 Tamil Nadu 
Phone: 04651- 50633, F.53167 
Bishop: Mar George Alencherry 
Vicar General: Msgr. Thomas Muttathukunnel

Province of Ernakulam

3.6 Ernakulam Metropolitan (1896, 401,830)
Ernakulam - 682 031 
Phone: 0484/352629, 352906, 380660, 355010(Fax), 366028 (Fax)
Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil Cssr 
Vicar General: Aux. Bishop Thomas Chackiath
Pro- Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. Varghese Njaliath
Major Archbishop Emeritus: Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara Kakkanad - 682 030 0484/422276,422115

3.7 Kothamangalam (1956, 385, 500) 
Kothamangalam -686 691 
Phone: 0485/822236, 822692,825500 F.
Bishop: Mar George Punnakottil 
Vicar General : Msgr. Thomas Malekudy

Province of Thrissur

3.8 Thrissur Metropolitan (1887, 410, 000) 
Thrisuur- 680 005
Archbishop: Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy 0487/333325,333541, 338203, 333541 (Bp), 338204 (F)
Vicar General: Msgr. Joseph Kakkassery

3.9 Palakkad (1973, 58, 000)
Vennakara, Noorani - 678 004 0491/515277,
Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath 534688, 525129F.
Vicar General: Msgr. Jose Chittilappally

3.10 Irinjalakuda (1978, 244,566) 
Irinjalakuda  - 680 121 0488/826830, 826820, 825050 (F)
Bishop Mar James Pazhayattil 
Vicar General: Msgr. Paul Elamkunnapuzha F.825050
Province of Thalassery

3.11 Thalassery Metropolitan(1953, 265, 486) 
Thalassery - 670 101
Archbishop Mar George Valiamattam 0490/F. 341058, 742040
Vicar General: Msgr.Mathew Chalil
Bishop Emeritus : Mar Sebastian Valloppilly

3.12 Mananthavady (1973, 153, 131) 
M ananthavady - 670 645 
Phone: 0493/540735,540745,F.540265
Bishop Mar Emmanuel Giles Pothanamuzhy CMI 
Vicar General: Msgr. George Njaralakkattu

3.13 Thamarasserry (1986, 112, 280) 
Thamarasserry - 673573 
Phone: 0495/223376 , 223019(F)
Bishop Mar Paul Chittilappally 
Vicar General: Msgr. Joseph Keelath

3.14 Belthangady (1999, 20000) 
St. Lawrence Church Court Rd. 
Udaya Nagar, - 574214, D. Canara. Karnataka 08256/22439 
Bishop: Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy 08256/23056,(Fax)
Vicar General: Msgr. Joseph Alackal



Eparchies outside the Proper Territory

Latin Province of Agra (UP) Archbishop's House, Agra 0562/351318, 351409

3.15 Bijnor (1972, 1,036), Kotdwar, Garhwal 246149, UP
Bishop Mar Gratian Mundaden CMI 03138/222231, 222902(F., Bp.) 
Vicar General: Msgr. Varghese Kottoor CMI 

3.16 Gorakhpur (1984, 1,673), Civil Lines, University P.O., 272,009 U.P.
Bishop Mar Dominic Kokkatt CST 0551/332723
Vicar General: Msgr. Michael Chirayath CST
Ettawah Mission (Agra)(Archd. of Changanassery) 0568/854626
Latin Province of Nagpur 0712-525090, 533239

3.17 Adilabad(1999, 20000)Bellampilly (AP) 504 231 Kallyani Khanj 
Bishop Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI 08736-56576,(Fax)
Vicar General:

3.18 Chanda (1962, 23,682), Bellarpur 442 701, Maharashtra
BishopVijay Anand Nedumpuram CMI 0717/ 241068. 240537
Vicar General: Msgr. Thomas Oswald CMI 
Latin Province of Bhopal (MP) 0755-540829,544737(F)

E.3.19 Jagadalpur (1972, 3,922), Lal Bagh, 494 001, M.P.
Bishop Mar Simon Stock Palathara CMI 0778/222538 
Vicar General: Msgr. George Kaniarakath

3.20 Sagar (1968, 3,512), P.B. 32, Sagar Cantt. 470001, M.P.
Bishop Mar Joseph Pastor Neelamkavil CMI 0758 / 222175
Vicar General :

3.21 Satna (1968, 2,174), Rewa Road, P.B. 22, 485001, M.P. 07672/24167
BishopEmeritus Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakel V.C. 25667. F.(Bp.)
Vicar General : Msgr. Augustine Vallooran V.C.
BishopEmeritus Mar Abraham Mattam V.C. 

3.22 Ujjain (1968, 3,019) -456010, M.P.
Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MST 07345/15970,13201F
Vicar General : Msgr. Augustine Puthenpura
Bishop Emeritus : Mar John Perumattam MST
Latin Province of Mumbai (Maharashtra) 022-2021093,2021193,2853872 (F) 

3.23 Kalyan (1996, 100,000), Plot No. B/38, Powai, Mumbai 400 076
Bishop Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBS 02257/85515,82385, F.76100
Vicar General: Msgr. Thomas Thalachira

3.24 Rajkot. (1977, 8,400), P.B. 189, Saurashtra Uty. P.O., 360 005
Bishop Mar Gregory Karotemprel CMI 0281/77415, F.76427
Vicar General: Msgr. Mathew Kalathoor
Latin Province of Chicago, USA 

3.25 Chicago St. Thomas Diocese (2001, 100000, 5000)
St. Thomas Syromalabar Catholic Diocese
717 Eastland Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
Phone: (630) 5308399, Fax: (630) 5307644
Bishop: Mar Jacob Angadiath
Vical General:
Msgr. George Madathiparampil
Msgr. Abraham Mutholath

Bishops from Syro-Malabar Church serving Latin Dioceses

1.   Bishop Joseph Pathalil (Changanaserry) Udaipur
2.   Bishop George Anathil SVD (Changanaserry) Indore
3.   Bishop Em. Theophine Thannikunnel (Pala) Jabalpur
4.   Bishop Joseph Augustine Charanakunnel (Pala.) Raipur
5.   Archbishop Raphael Cheenath SVD (Thrissur) Cuttack
6.   Bishop Symphorain T Keeprath OFM (Pala) Jalander 
7.   Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery OFM (Jammu & Kashmir)
9.   Bishop Thomas Menaparampil SDB (Pala) Guwahati
10. Bishop John Thomas Katrukudy (Kothamangalam) Diphu
11. Archbishop Joseph Mittathany (Pala) Imphal
12. Bishop Jose Mukala (Pala) Kohima
13. Archbishop Abraham Viruthikulangara (Kottayam) Nagpur
14. Bishop Thomas Kozhimala (Kanjirappally) Bhagalpur
15. Bishop George Mamalassery (Pala) Tura
16. Bishop Em. Hypolitas Kunnumkal OFM (Changanassery) Jammu & Kashmir
17. Bishop Emeritus Mathew Cheriankunnel OFM (Changanassery) Nalgonda
18. Archbishop Joseph Chennoth (Ernakulam) Nuncio
19. Archbishop George Panikulam (Irinjalakuda) Nuncio
20. Archbishop George Kochery (Changanassery) Nuncio
21. Bishop Thomas Pullopally (Kothamangalam) Bongaigaru
22. Bishop Mathai Kochuparambil SDB (Kothamangalam) Diphu
23. Bishop Abraham Elanjimattom SDB (Pala) Kohima



Total population 29698518

Catholics 

Provinces 

Dioceses 

Population

Latin Rite

1

11

1,471,110

Malankara Rite 

1

03+1

335,480

SyroMalabar Rite

4

12+2

3,335,534 

Total

6

26+2

5,142,130

1 The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC)

Addres: Pastoral Orientation Centre, Kochi 682025, 0484/344722, 338215, 336227 
E-mail:mediacom@md2.vsnl.netin , 368214(Fax)
President : Archbishop Daniel Acharuparampil OCD
Vice President : Geevarghese Mar Thimotheos
Secretary : Mar Emmanuel Giles Pothanamuzhy CMI

1.1 Common Concerns

1.1.1 Pastoral Orientation Centre (POC)(1967) 
Kochi 338215,F.338214
Director : Rev. Fr. Joseph Kariyil
Publications : Moral Science Text Books; Talent (Monthly) 336227

1.1.2 Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) (1947)
Mathrubhavan, Bharananganam, 686578 236381 Rev. Fr.Thomas J Parayidam (Director) 0485-822692, 825520
Sri A.C. Lukose Andoor (President), Peter P. George (Gen Secretary) 

1.1.3 Kerala Catholic Students' League (KCSL),(1917)
P. O.C.
Rev. Fr. Jose Tharappel (Director), Prof. Ruble Raj (President) 

1.1.4 Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM)
Rev. Fr.Thomas Vallianipuram (Director), Saju Alex (President) 
Thomas Thundiath (Secretary) 

1.1.5.Catholic Students Movement (CSM)
Director : Rev. Fr. Pius Malekandam

1.1.6 Kerala Vocation Service Centre
Pala 0482- 237105
Director : Rev. Fr. Babu Kakkaniyel SVD

1.1.7 Jesus Fraternity 
P.O.C. P.B. 2251 Kochi 0484-332669, 344722
Director : Rev. Fr. Jacob Vattackad

1.1.8 Reconciliation Committee

1.1.9 Kerala Catholic Council

1.1.10 Kerala Catholic Federation
Pres: Sri John Kachiramattam Gen. Secr.: Sri Felix Pulloodan

1.1.11 Dalith Catholic Mahajana Sabha(DCMS)
Shalom Pastoral Centre, Pala 686575 0482-212740
Rev. Fr. Jose Vadakkekuttu (Director) 
Sri. C.C. Kunjukochu (President) Sri. C.C. Kunjukochu (Gen. Secr.)

1.1.12 Kerala Social Service Forum 
P.B. 615 Kottayam 686001 0481-564192
Ex.Sec.Rev.Fr.Jose Madakaserry 

2  The Syro Malankara Church

Province of Thiruvananthapuram

2.1 Thiruvananthapuram Metropolitan (1932)(236,200) 
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004
Archbishop Cyril Mar Baselius 0471/541642, 541643, 541331, 541635 (F)
Email : archbp03@md3.vsnl.net.in
Auxiliary Bishop  and (Vicar General) : Joshua Mar Ignatios

2.2 Thiruvalla (1932, 53, 750) 
Marygiri - 689 101
Bishop Geevarghese Mar Thimotheus 0473/600820,601319, 600822(F)
630620,630821
Vicars General: Aux. Bishop Thomas Mar Koorillos 635204
Very Rev. Fr. Alexander Payyampally

2.3 Bathery (1978, Cath. pop. 20,530) 
Bathery- 673 592 
Bishop Geevarghese Mar Divannasios 0493/620207, F.621287
Vicar General: Msgr. Issac Thottumkal

2.4 Marthandam (1997, 25000)
Bishop Yuhanon Mar Chrisostom 0465/170180
Vicar General : Msgr. Joseph Plankala

3 The Latin Hierarchy

Province of Varapuzha

3.1. Varapuzha Archd. (1709) (236,253) 
Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 031
Abp. Daniel Acharuparampil O.C.D 0484/372892, F. 360911 
Vicar General: Msgr. Joy Kalathiparampil
Archbishop Emeritus : Cornelius Elanjickal

3.2 Kochi (1882) (164,234) 
Kochi - 682 001 F. 224151
Bisho John Thattumkal 0484-225222 
Vicar General :Mgr. Joseph Kariyil 

3.3 Kollam (1886) (199,645) 
Kollam -691007
Bishop Stanely Roman 0474/796140, 796688(Bp), F.741762
Vicar General : Msgr. A.J. Rozario
Bishop Emeritus: Joseph G. Fernandez

3.4 Kozhikode(1923) (25, 610)
Malaparamba- 676 009
Bishop Maxwell Noronha 0495/370313, 370271
Vicar General : Msgr. Tom Arackal

3.5 Vijayapuram (1930) (86, 305) 
Kottayam 686 003
Bishop Peter Thuruthikonam 563747, 565863, 560595F.
Vicar General : Msgr. Sebastian Theckethecheril

3.6 Thiruvananthapuram (1937) (250, 000) 
Kawadiar- 695 003
Bishop Soosai Pakiam 0471-334005, 6, 7, 8, 9 F.320367 
Vicar General : Msgr. M. Joseph 

3.7 Alappuzha (1952) (135, 000) 
Alappuzha 688 001
Bishop Stephen Athipozhickal 0477-243362, 243363, F. 243362
Vicar General: Msgr. Varghese Puthenpurackal 244011
Email : bpchenpl @ md3.vsnl.net.in
Bishop Emeritus: Peter Chenaparampil

3.8 Punalur (1986) (34, 801)
Punalur - 691 305
Bishop Mathias Kappil 0475-222240, F. 222108
The Syro Malankara Church
Vicar General: Msgr. Felix Arickaruparampil

3.9 Kottapuram (1987) (72, 963) 
Kottapuram - 680 667
Bishop Francis Kallarackal 0488-602165, 602865, F 605929
Vicar General: Msgr. Thomas Polerickal

3.10 Neyyattinkara (1996) (150 000) 
Neyyattinkara - 695 121
Bishop Vincent Samuel 0471- 223133, F. 222262
Vicar General : Mgr. S. Thomas

3.11 Kannoor (1998) (30 000) 
Kannoor - 670 013
Bishop Varghese Chackalackal 0497-768800
Vicar General: Msgr. George Pius


Church in India

 

Population

    

    

 

Total Population         

:       

988,000,000

Christians

:

18,8,million (2.3%)

Catholics

:

14,908,000 (1.51%)

       

 

 

 

Diocese in India

    

    

 

 

 

 

 

Latin Provinces        

:       

18 

     

Dioceses

:      

107

Syro Malabar Provinces  

:

4

 

Eparchies   

:

24

Syro Malankara Provinces  

:

1

 

Eparchies   

:

4

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.1 The Apostolic Nunciature in India (1881, 1967)

50-C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021
Ph. 011-6889184, 6889187, 6874286 (Fax)
Apostolic Nuncio: Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri
Charge d' Affairs: Msgr. Andrew Vishanu Thanya - Anan

C.2 Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) (21-04-1976) (Can. 322)

CBCI Centre, I Ashok Place, Goldaghana, New Delhi 110001
011-3344695,3344470,3344453,3364615 (Fax),3715146(Fax)
President: Cyril Mar Baselios, Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram
0471-541642,541643,841635(Fax)
Vice Presidents: 1. Abp.Mar Jacob Thoopumkuzhy (Thrissur)
                        2. Abp Vincent Concessao ( Delhi)
Secretary General: Abp. Ozwald Gracias,( Agra)

C.2.1 Common Ventures

C.2.1.1 St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, 560 034, India. Director: Rev. Dr. Thomas Kalam CMI. Ph.(R)5530139,(O)5531786, Operator 5530724,Fax, from Bangalore 5531786, India 080-53186, Abroad 91-80-5531786

C.2.1.2 Caritas India
Ashok Place, CBCI Centre, New Delhi 110001 Ph. 3363390, 3315146, 3732339, 3362735 (Dir.) , 9111371(Fax)E mail : Caritas @ adb.vsnt.net.in
CBCI Organisations
Executive Director : Fr. Ivan Joseph

C.2.1.3 The Catholic Health Association Of India (Chai)
CBCI Centre, Goldakhana, New Delhi 110001 Ph. 336094, 
P.B. 2126, Gunrock Enclave, Secunderabad, Ap. 500 003, 
Ph. 0091- 040-848293, 848457, 841610, 868755, 868756, 
F-0091- 040-811982 Email: Chai @ Giasmd O/ 1 Vsnl.Nct.In.

C.2.1.4 Catholic Nurses' Guild
2, St. Michael's Annexe, Mahim,Mumbai 400016 Ph. 456135

C.2.1.5 National Biblical Catechetical And Lit. Centre (Nbclc) (1967)
Hutchins Road, 2nd Cross, P.B 8426, Cooke Town, Bangalore, 560084, 
Ph.080-572369 Fax. 5460194

C.2.1.6 Catholic Council Of India (Cci)
Archbishop Alan De Lastic (President) Prof. Cyriac Thomas (V.-Pres.) 
Mrs. Aurelia Pais (V. Pres.) Prof. S. Vincent (Secr.)

C.2.1.7 National Vocation Service Centre (N.V.S.C) (1969)
P.B.5, Off Nagar Road Pune, 411014 Ph. 020-6681918

C.2.1.8 Cherupushpa Mission League (Cml) (1947)
Mathrubhavan, Bharananganam, Kottayam 686578

C.2.1.9 All India Association Of Catholic Schools (Ainacs) 
National Secretariat, B-15, Sankar Garden, New Delhi 110 018
Phone: 011-5619832, Fax:5598274 Email: Ainacs@Nde.Vsnl.Net.In

C.2.1.10 All India Federation Of Catholic Teachers' Guilds
10, Holy Cross Building, Opp. Holy Cross H.S, Kurla, Mumbai, 400078  

Christian population in India (in millions)

 

 

 

Total population 1002.1

 

 

 

 

Population 

Percentage

Hindus

672.6

82.4

Muslims 

95.2

11.7

Christians 

18.9

2.3

Sikhs 

16.3

2.0

Buddists 

6.3

0.8

Jains 

3.4

0.4

Others

3.5

0.4

 

     

Catholic Dioceses in India

 

Provinces 

Dioceses 

Population

Latin 

18

113

11712209

Syro Malabar

4

24

3477628

Syro Malankara

1

4

359381

Total 

23

141

1554921 

·         Priests: 27750 

·         RELIGIOUS SISTERS: 78400

Church in Asia

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Communion of Churches

FEDERATION OF ASIAN BISHOPS' CONFERENCES (FABC)(1972)
SECRETARY GENERAL: ARCHBISHOP OSCAR V. CRUZ
CENTRAL SECRETARIAT, FABC P.O. BOX 2984, 16 CAME ROAD.
HONG KONG 5213095(F), 5258021, 5223992

Catholics   :  101210000
Dioceses   :  500
Province   :  113
Prefectures : 44

POST SYNODAL COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM INDIA 

1. ABP. MAR JOSEPH POWATHIL (CHRY.) 
2. ABP MAR THOMAS MENAMPARAMBIL SDB

The Church in Asia - Population
Total Population         : 3562142000 
Catholics:                 :   105294000  - 30%
Archbishops & Bishops :             767
Priests                      :         40350
Religious Sisters          :       127969

 

Indian Catholic Church and Family History

India and Bhutan

States:  [Andhra Pradesh] [Arunachal Pradesh] [Assam] [Bihar] [Goa] [Gujarat] [Haryana] [Himachal Pradesh] [Jammu and Kashmir] [Karnataka] [Kerala] [Madhya Pradesh] [Mahashtra] [Manipur] [Meghalaya] [Mizoram] [Nagaland] [Orissa] [Punjab] [Rajasthan] [Sikkim] [Tamil] [Nadu] [Tripura] [Uttar Pradesh] [West Bengal]
   Territories:
     [Andaman and Nicobar Islands] [Chandigarh] [Dadra and Nagar Haveli] [Daman and Diu] [Lakshadweep] and [Pondicherry].

 


Ecclesiastical Units in Uttar Pradesh

Archdiocese of Agra - (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)
   Address:  Cathedral House - Wazirpura Road - Agra  282 003, U. P.
The Archdiocese of Agra encompasses the districts of Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Aligarh, Budaon, Bulandshahr, Etah, Etawah, Farrukabad, Firozabad, Mainpui, Mathura and, in Rajasthan, Bharatpur and Dholpur.

History of Agra Archdiocese, by S. O'Brien, from the The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume I, by Robert Appleton Company, 1907, online by Kevin Knight, 1999.

Diocese of Ajmer-Jaipur - [est. 1890] (Northern India in state of Rajasthan)    Address:  Bishop's House - Kaiserganj Ajmer  305 001, Rajasthan.
The diocese of Ajmer-Jaipur encompasses the districts of Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Alwar, Barau, Barmer, Bundi, Dausa, Jalore, Jhalawar, Karauli, Nagaur, Pali, Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi, Tonk, Bikaner, Churu, Sri Ganganagar, Hammangarh, Jaisalmer, Jhunijhnu and Sikar, in the state of Rajasthan.  It was formed, from the Archidiocese of Agra, in 1890.

Catholic Cathedral Church
     Kaiserganj K Ganj, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India     Phone: 460-956
Catholic Church
     G. Gate-302003 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India   Phone: 0141-0-603-592

Diocese of Allahabad - (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)   [est. Vicariate-Apostolic of Patna, 1845; Allahabad Diocese, 1886]
   Bishop's House -  32 Thornhill Road, Allahabad - 211 002. U.P.
   E-mail: seby23@rediff.com

Information and brief history, from the CBCI.

History of Allahabad Diocese, by Manoel D'sa, from the The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume I, by Robert Appleton Company, 1907, online by Kevin Knight, 1999.- "...The mission dates its origin from 1669, when the Right Rev. Dr. Matheus de Castro, and Indian from Goa by race, and a Brahmin by caste, was entrusted by the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda with the spiritual care of the kingdom of the Great Mogul...by a decree of Propaganda, the Prefecture of Tibet and adjoining countries was erected, in 1703, and entrusted to the Capuchin Fathers of the March of Ancona (Marca d'Ancona) province. The Diocese of Allahabad is an offshoot of that prefecture, and its more or less complete history is as follows: The Vicariate-Apostolic of Patna (now Diocese of Allahabad) when founded was entrusted to the Capuchin Fathers. It was erected in 1845...On the establishment of the hierarchy in India by His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, 1 September, 1886, the Vicariate of Patna was constituted into the Diocese of Allahabad, of which Dr. Pesci then became the first bishop. On the 24th of February, 1887, the Papal Delegate, Monsignor Antonio Agliardi, solemnly proclaimed the establishment of the Catholic hierarchy in India, in St. Joseph's cathedral, Allahabad..."

Diocese of Bareilly - [est. 1989]  (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - 63 Cantt., Bareilly 243 001 U.P.
Formed from the Diocese of Lucknow, in 1989, the Diocese of Bareilly encompasses the districts of Bareilly, Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Shahjahanpur and Pilibhit.

Diocese of Bijnor  - (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. Apostolic Exarchate in 1972]    Address:  Bishop's House - Kotdwar, Garhwal, 246 149 U. P.
(Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)  In 1982, the Diocese of Bijnor was formed from the Diocese of Meerut.  The Diocese of Bijnor encompasses the district of Bijnor, with the exception of the Dhampur division, and the hill districts of Pauri-Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Chamoli, Uttarkashi and a portion of the district of Haridwar.

The Syro-Malabar Church & Catholic Communion

Dioceses & Bishops

Diocese of Gorakhpur  - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)    Bishop's House: Civil Lines, University P.O. - Gorakhpur - 273 009 Uttar Pradesh.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Jhansi - (Latin Rite) (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - 64 Cantt., P.B. 6, Jhansi  284 001, U. P.
   The Diocese of Jhansi encompasses the civil districts of Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jalaun, Jhansi and Lalitpur, in Uttar Pradesh, and Datia, Shivpuri, Morena, Bhind and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Lucknow - (Latin Rite) [est. 1940] (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - Hazratganj, P.B. No. 70, Lucknow 226 001, U. P.
   The Diocese of Lucknow was formed, in 1940, from portions of the Diocese of Allahabad and the Archdiocese of Agra. It originally encompassed the civil districts of Lucknow, Unnao, Barabanki, Gonda, Bahraich, Sitapur, Kheri, Nainital and Almore (from the Allahabad Diocese) and Shahjahanpur and Pilibhit (from the Archdiocese of Agra).  New dioceses have, in turn, been formed from portions of the original Diocese of Lucknow, and it presently encompasses the Uttar Pradesh civil districts of Lucknow, Unnao, Barabanki, Gonda, Bahraich, Sitapur, Hardoi and Kheri.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Meerut - (Latin Rite) [est. 1956] (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - 283 Roorkee Road, Meerut  250 001, U. P.
   Formed, in 1956 from the Archdiocese of Agra, the Diocese of Meerut originally encompassed the Uttar Pradesh civil districts of Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Dehra Dun, Rampur, Moradabad, Bijnor, Garhwai, Tehri, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Ghaziabad and Haridwar.  In 1972, the districts of Bijnor (with the exception of Dhampur Tehsil), Garhwal, Tehri, Uttarkashi and Chamoli, became part of the newly established Diocese of Bijnor.  The districts of Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Dehra Dun, Rampur and Moradabad remained within the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Meerut.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Udaipur - (Latin Rite) [est. 29 Dec 1984] (Northern India in state of Rajasthan)    Address:  Khristanjali 1-Alipura, Udaipur  313 001, Rajasthan.
   The Diocese of Udaipur encompasses the districts of Udaipur, Rajasamand, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur and Banswara, in South Rajasthan, and Tehsil of Thandla (Jhabua district) in Madhya Pradesh.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Varanasi - (Latin Rite) [est. Prefecture of Benaras-Gorakhpur 1947; Diocese of Varanasi June 1970] (Northern India in state of Uttar Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - 45 Varanasi Cantt.  221 022, U. P.
   The Diocese of Varanasi encompasses the civil districts of Varanasi, Ghazipur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mau, Raividas Nagar and Chandauli.  The districts of deoria, Gorakhpur and Basti, in Ghaghra, were separated and included in the Diocese of Gorakhpur upon it's formation in 1984.

CBCI Information

 

Archdiocese of Bangalore - [est. Vicariate of Mysore Mission in 1850; Diocese 1940; Archdiocese 1953]    Archbishop's House, 75 Millers Road, P.B. No: 2, Bangalore 560 046.
     The Archdiocese of Bangalore encompasses the civil districts of Bangalore, Kolar and Tumkur.

Archdiocese of Bangalore information

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The Missionaries of Charity & Mother Teresa

St. Peter's Seminary, Bangalore, India

CBCI Information

Diocese of Bellary - [est. Mission 'Sui Juris' of Bellary 1928; Diocese in 1949]    Address:  Bishop's House - Cantonment, Bellary - 583 104, Karnataka.
   The Diocese of Bellary encompasses the civil districts of Bellary, Raichur and Gulbarga in Karnataka State.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Chikmagalur - (Latin Rite) [est. 19 Nov 1963]    Address:  Jyothi Nilay, Jyothinagar, Chikmagalur, Karnataka  577 102
   The Diocese of Chikamagalur, formed from the Diocese of Mysore, originally encompassed the civil districts of Chikamagalur, Shimoga and Hassan.  In 1989, the district of Shimoga was detached to form a portion of the new Diocese of Shimoga.

Diocese of Karwar - (Latin Rite) [est. 1976]    Address:  Bishop's House - Karwar, Uttar Kannada  581 302, Karnataka.
     The Diocese of Karwar was formed from the Diocese of Belgaum, in 1976.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Mangalore - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1887]    Address:  Bishop's House - Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada  575 003.
   The Diocese of Mangalore encompasses the civil districts of South Kanara and North Cannanore.

Diocese of Mysore - (Latin Rite) [est. Pro-Vicariate 1845; Vicariate Apostolic 1850; Diocese 1886]    Address:  Bishop's House - Mysore city  570 001, Karnataka.
   The Diocese of Mysore presently encompasses the civil districts of Mysore, Mandya, Coorg and Chamarajanagara.

CBCI Information

See also the Archdiocese of Bangalore history.

Diocese of Shimoga - (Latin Rite) [est. 1988]     Addess:  Bishop's House - Shimoga 577 204, Karnataka.
   Formed, in 1988, from the Archdiocese of Bangalore and the Diocese of Chikmagalur, the Diocese of Shimoga encompasses the civil districts of Chitradurga, Shimoga and Davanagere.

CBCI Information

 

Archdiocese of Bhopal - [est. 1958] (in Mahdya Pradesh)  MAP    Address:  Archbishop's House - 33 Ahmedabad Palace Road, Bhopal 462 001
                    E-mail: adbhopal@vsnl.com.
   From 1886, Bhopal was within the newly formed Diocese of Allahabad.  In 1935, it became part of the Prefecture Apostolic of Indore.  The Archdiocese of Bhopal was then established in 1958, when the capital of the State of Madhya Pradesh was shifted to Bhopal from Nagpur.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Ambikapur - (in Mahdya Pradesh) [Est. 1977]    Bishop's House:
   P.O. Phunduldihari, Surguja Dt.  Ambikapur - 497 110 Chhattisgarh.
   Formed, in 1977, from the Diocese of Raigarh-Amikapur, the diocese of Ambikapur encompasses the civil district of Surguja in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Indore - [est. Mission Territory in 1931; Prefecture Apostolic 1935; Diocese 1952] (in Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - P.B. 168, Indore 452 001, M. P.
   Formed from portions of the dioceses of Ajmer, Allahabad and Nagpur, the Mission territory of Indore originally encompassed the civil districts of Indore, Khargone, Dhar, Jhabua (with the exceptionof the tehsil of Thandla), Ratlam, Ujjain, Dewas, Shajapr, Rajgarh, Bhilsa, the State of Bhopal, and the district of Khandwa and Hoshangabad.  In 1964, 4 districts became part of the Archdiocese of Bhopal, and, in 1968, the districts of Ujjain, Shajapur and Rajgarh were attached to Ujjain.  When the Diocese of Khandwa was erected, in 1977, it encompassed the districts of Khandwa and Khargone, and in 1981, the district of Mandsaur was transferred to the Diocese of Ajmer.

Diocese of Jabalpur -  (in Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - 1 Ahilyabai Marg, Jabalpur 482 001, M. P.
     The Diocese of Jabalpur, in Madhya Pradesh, encompasses the civil districts of Jabalpur, Damoh, Mandla, Shahdol, Narshinghpur and the Tahsil of Lakhnadon in Seoni District.

CBCI Information

Diocese of Jagdalpur  [est. 1972] - (in Mahdya Pradesh) (Syro-Malabar Rite)    Address:  Bishop's House - Lal-Bagh, Jagdalpur  494 001, Bastar Dt., M. P.
   "...On March 23, 1972 the Exarchate of  Jagdalpur was created by separating the civil district of Bastar from the then Prefecture Apostolic of Raipur..."
 CBCI Historical Information

Diocese of Khandwa - (Latin Rite) [est. 3 Feb 1977] (in Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - Khandwa  450 001, M. P.
    Formed, in 1977, from the Diocese of Indore, the Diocese of Khandwa encompasses the civil districts of Khandwa and Khargone (East and West Nimar districts).

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Diocese of Raigarh - (Latin Rite) [est. 1951] (in Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - Kunkuri P.O., 496 225, Raigarh Dt. M. P.
   Formed in 1951 from the Dioceses of Ranchi and Nagpur, the Diocese of Raigarh encompasses the civil district of Raigarh in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

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Diocese of Raipur - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1973] (in Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Khristbandhu Niwas, Byron Bazar, Raipur  492 001, M. P.
   The Diocese of Raipur, formed from an area previously within the Archdiocese of Nagpur, encompasses the civil districts of Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg and Rajnandgaon.

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Diocese of Sagar  - (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. Diocese 1977] (Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House (Pushpalay) - P.B. No. 32, Sagar Cantt., 470 001, M. P.

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Diocese of Satna  - (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. Eparchy 1977] (Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House - P.O. Box No. 22, Satna, 485 001, M. P.

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Diocese of Ujjain  -  (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. Diocese 1977] (Mahdya Pradesh)    Address:  Bishop's House, Ujjain  456 010, M. P.

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Archdiocese of Bombay - (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)    Catholic Communication Centre -
    Archbishop's House, 21, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Bombay 400 001, INDIA.

History of the Archdiocese of Bombay

History of the Archdiocese of Bombay, by Ernest R. Hull, from The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume II, (1907) by Robert Appleton Company.

Diocese of Ahmedabad - [est. Mission 1934; Diocese 5 May 1949]    Address:  Bishop's House - Mirzapur, Ahmedabad  380 001, Gujarat.
   Formed from the Archdiocese of Bombay, the Diocese of Ahmedabad is situated in the State of Gujarat, the Diocese of Ahmedabad encompasses the civil districts of Ahmedabad, Kheda, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Gandhinagar, in the territory north of the river Mahi.  In 1977, when the Diocese of Rajkot was formed, the civil districts of Amreli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Rajkot and Surendranagar in Saurashtra and Kutch were included in the jurisdiction of the new diocese of Rajkot.

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Diocese of Baroda - [est. 29 Sep 1966]    Address:  Bishop's House - 71 Alkapur, Baroda 390 007, Gujarat.
     Formed from the Archdiocese of Bombay, in 1966, the Diocese of Baroda encompasses the civil districts of Panchmahals, Baroda, Broach, Surat, Bulsar and Dangs.

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Diocese of Belgaum - [est. 19 Sep 1953]    Address:  Bishop's House - B.C. 69, Belgaum 590 001, Karnataka.
   The Diocese of Belgaum encompasses the civil districts of Belgaum, Bijapur, Bagalkot Dharwar, Gadag and Haveri, in Karnataka State, and Chandgad Taluka, in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra State.  It was formed, in 1953, from a portion of the Archdiocese of Goa (Belgaum and North Kanara) and the Diocese of Poona (Dharwar and Bijapur).  In 1976, when the Diocese of Karwar was formed, the district of North Kanara became part of the new diocese.

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Diocese of Kalyan - (Syro-Malabar Rite) - [est. 1988]    Address:  Bishop's House - P.B. No. 8434, IIT P.O., Powai, Mumbai 400 076

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Diocese of Nashik - (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)   

Address:  Bishop's House - Jail Road, Nashik 422 101, Maharashtra.
     Formed from the Diocese of Pune, the Diocese of Nashik encompasses the civil districts of Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon and Ahmednagar - all in Maharashtra.

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Diocese of Poona - [est. Vicariate Apostolic 1854; Diocese 1886] (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)    Address:  Bishop's House - 1B Prince of Wales Drive, Pune 411 001, Maharashtra.
   The Diocese of Poona encompasses the civil districts of Pune, Satara, Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.

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Diocese of Rajkot  (Syro-Malabar Rite) [Est. 1977, from the Diocese of Ahmedabad]    Address: P.B. No. 1, Rajkot 360 005 Gujarat, India.

Formed in 1977 from the Diocese of  Ahmedabad, the Diocese of Rajkot is in the northwestern most part of India including the whole peninsula of Sourashtra and Kutch.  It encompasses "...the civil districts of Amreli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, and Surendranagar, together known popularly as Saurashtra, and the district of Kutch in Gujarat State..."

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Diocese of Vasai    Bishop's House:  St. Augustine Nagar, Barampur, Vasai Road (West) 401 202.

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Archdiocese of Nagpur - (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)    Address:  Archbishop's House - Mohan Nagar P.O., Nagpur 440 001, Maharashtra.
   The Archdiocese of Nagpur, in central India, encompasses the civil districts of Nagpur and Bhandara, in Maharashtra State, and Betul, Chhindwara, Seoni (with the exception of tehsil of Lakhnadon) and Balaghat, in Madhya Pradesh.

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St. Francis de Sales Cathedral [est. 1885]    Mohan Nagar - Nagpur 440 001, Maharashtra.

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish [est. 1976]
   Seminary Hills - Nagpur 440 006, Maharashtra.

St. Anthony Parish [est. 1935]    Ajni - Nagpur 440 003, Maharashtra.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish [est. 1948]    Jaitala - Nagpur 440 016, Maharashtra.

Holy Family Parish [est. 1907]    Untkhana - Medial College Road - Nagpur 440 009, Maharashtra.

Mary Queen of Apostles Parish [est. ?]    Pallotti Nagar - Box 18 - Nagpur 440 013, Maharashtra.

St. Paul Parish [est. ?]    Vinalaya - Ahenwada, Bandeli Post, Keolari Tehsil, Seoni District 480 994, Madhya Pradesh.

Christ the King Parish [est. 1932]
   Amla P.O. - Betul District 460 551, Madhya Pradesh.

Udgrahanalaya Parish [est. 1979]
   Sindhi Sadan Path - Ward #13 - Balaghat 480 001, Madhya Pradesh.

Holy Angels Parish [est. 1963]    Barkhui Hospital - Barkhui, Chandameta P.O., Chhindwara District 480 447, Madhya Pradesh.

St. Theresa Parish [est. ?]
   Sadar Ganj - Betul 460 002, Madhya Pradesh.

St. Peter Parish [est. 1996]
   Behind Bhandara Jail, Bhandara 441 904, Maharashtra.

Nirmala Niketan Parish [est. 1980]
   Bhendala P.O. - Nimkheda, Mauda Tehsil, Nagpur District 441 407, Maharashtra.

St. Francis Xavier Parish [est. 1866]
   Near Police Lines - Chhindwara 480 001, Madhya Pradesh.

Catholic Church [est. 1966]
   Garratola - Manegaon P.O. Baihar Tehsil, Balaghat District 481 051, Madhya Pradesh.

Our Lady of Vailankani Community Centre [est. 1992]
   Near Ara Machine - Ghoradongri P.O., Betul District 460 443, Madhya Pradesh.

St. Joseph Parish [est. 1915]
   Rail Toli - S.E. Rly. Gondia 441 614, Maharashtra.

St. Thomas/Sant Yugalkumar Parish [est. 1960]
   Jawaharnagar P.O., Bhandara O.F., Bhandara District 441 906, Maharashtra.

St. Martn de Porres Parish [est. 1960]    Jaripatka - Nagpur 440 014, Maharashtra.

Immaculate Conception Parish [est. 1846]    Kampee Cantonment - Nagpur District 441 001, Maharashtra.

Vishwa Jyothi Bhavan Parish [est. 1976]
   Kanhan Pipri P.O. - Nagpur District 441 001, Maharashtra.

St. Theresa Parish [est. 1962]
   Mansar P.O. - Ramtek Tehsil - Nagpur District 441 106, Maharashtra.

Sandesh Sadan Parish [est. 1972]
   Bungalow #157 - Keoti Ward - Seoni District 480 661, Madhya Pradesh.

English Primary School [est. 1967]    WCL Silewara - Nagpur District 441 109, Maharashtra.

Agragami Parish [est. 1978]    Surfakhapa P.O. - Chhindwara District 480 222, Madhya Pradesh.

Navjivan Community Centre  [est. 1990]
   Village Thuman - Nimkheda P.O., Mauda Tehsil - Nagpur District 441 106, Maharashtra.

St. Francis of Assisi [est. 1973]
   WCL Umrer Poject - Nagpur District 441 204, Maharashtra.

Infant Jesus Community Centre [est. 1997]    Dwalarneti Eight Mile - Nagpur District, Maharashtra.

Diocese of Amravati - (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)

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Diocese of Aurangabad - [est. Dec 1977] (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)    Address:  Bishop's House - Aurangabad Cantt.  431 002, Maharashtra.
   The Diocese of Aurangabad encompasses the region of Marathwada, in Maharashtra, which includes civil districts of Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani (which had been part of the Diocese of Amravati and Latur) and Bhir and Osmanabad (which had been part of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad).

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Diocese of Chanda  - (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. Diocese 1977] (Western India, portion of the state of Maharashtra)  See District Map of Maharashtra    Address:  Bishop's House - Ballarpur P.O.  442 701, Chandrapur Dt., Maharashtra.
   The Diocese of Chandra encompasses the civil districts of Wardha, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli, in Maharashtra State, and Adilabad in Andhra Pradesh.

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Archdiocese of Calcutta - [est. 1834 Vicariate Apostolic of Bengal; 1845 Vicariate of Calcutta; 1850 West Bengal; 1886 Archdiocese of Calcutta] (Eastern India, in the state of West Bengal)    Address:  Archbishop's House - 32 Park Street, Calcutta  700 016
   The Archdiocese of Calcutta encompasses most of West Bengal.

History of the Archdiocese of Calcutta, from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online.

Diocese of Asansol - (Eastern India, within state of West Bengal)    The Presbytery:  G.T. Road (West) - Asansol - 713 301 - West Bengal.
   The Diocese of Asansol encompasses the Burdwan district, nine blocks of Bankura district and 10 blocks of Birbhum district.

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Diocese of Bagdogra - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1998]    Address: Bishop's House - Pradhan Nagar P.O., Siliguri  734 403, W. B.
   The Diocese of Bagdogra was formed, in 1998, from the Diocese of Darjeeling.

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Diocese of Baruipur - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1977] (Eastern India, in the state of West Bengal)     Bishop's House - Baruipur P.O.  743 302, 24-Parganas (s), W. B.
   The Diocese of Baruipur encompasses central and southern portions of the 24-Parganas District.

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Diocese of Darjeeling - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1962]    Address:  Bishop's House - Darjeeling  734 101, W. B.
   Encompasses Eastern India, in the states of West Bengal and Sikkim; also encompasses the Himilayan kingdom of Bhutan which is located northeast of India.

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Diocese of Jalpaiguri - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1952] (Eastern India, West Bengal State)    Address: Bishop's House - Jalpaiguri, P.O. Mohitnagar 735 101, Dt. Jalpaiguri, W. B.
   Formed from the Diocese of Dinajpur (now Bangladesh), the Diocese of Jalpaiguri encompasses the civil districts of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar.

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Diocese of Krishnagar - (Latin Rite) [Prefecture Apostolic 1870; Diocese 1886] (Eastern India, state of West Bengal)    Address:  Bishop's House - Krishnagar  741 101, Nadia Dt., W. B.

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Diocese of Raiganj - (Latin Rite)[est. Diocese 1978] (Eastern India, state of West Bengal)     Bishop's House - Chotparua, P.O. Karnajora  733 130, North Ninajpur Dt., W. B.

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Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar - [est.Diocese 1937; Archdiocese 1974] (Latin Rite) (Western India, portion of the state of Orissa)        Address:  Archbishop's House - Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar  751 001, Orissa.

Parishes & Stations within the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar

Diocese of Balasore - (Latin Rite) (Western India, state of Orissa)     Address:  Bishop's House - Balasore  756 001, Orissa.
     The Diocese of Balasore encompasses the districts of Balasore, Krishnachandrapur and Barbil.

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Diocese of Berhampur - (Latin Rite) [est. 1974] (Western India, state of Orissa)     Address:  Bishop's House - P.O. Box No. 27, Berhampur  760 001, Ganjam Dt., Orissa.
     The Diocese of Berhampur encompasses the civil districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Nuapoda, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangapur, Malkangiri and Kalahandi.

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Diocese of Rourkela - (Latin Rite) [est. 1979] (Western India, state of Orissa)    Bishop's House - Hamirpur, P.O. Rourkela  769 003, Dist. Sundargarh, Orissa.

Map of the Diocese of Rourkela

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Diocese of Sambalpur - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1951] (Western India, state of Orissa)     Address:  Bishop's House - Ainthapali, Sambalpur  768 004, Orissa.

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Archdiocese of Delhi - (Latin Rite)  [est. 1959] (Northern India; Delhi and state of Haryana)        Address:  Archbishop's House - Balasore  756 001, Orissa.
     The Archdiocese of Delhi encompasses the Union Territory of Delhi and 7 civil districts in Haryana:  Faridabad, Gurgaon, Rohtak, Mahindergarh and sonepat, Rewari and Jhaiiar.

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Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1986] (Northern India, state of Jammu & Kashmir)        Address:  Bishop's House - Jammu Cantt  180 003, J & K, India.

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Diocese of Jalandhar - (Latin Rite) [est. Diocese 1971] (Northern India)    Address:  Bishop's House - Civil Lines, Jalandhar City, 144 001, Punjab.
   The Diocese of Jalandhar encompasses the civil districts of Amritsar, Faridkot, Ferozepore, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Moga, Muktsar and Nawanshahar, in the Punjab and Chamba; Hamirpur, Kangra and Una in Himachal Pradesh.

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Diocese of Shimla and Chandigarh - (Latin Rite) [est. 1959](Northern India in states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab)   Address:  Catholic Church - Sector 19-A, Chandigarh 160 019.
   The Diocese of Shimla-Chandigarh encompasses the civil districts of Kinnaur, Lahul - Spiti, Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Shimla, Solan and Sirmur, in Himachal Pradesh; Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Kaithal, Jind, Hissar, Bhiwani and Sirsa, in Haryana State; Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Bathinda, Fategarh Sahib and Ropar, in Punjab State, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

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Archdiocese of Guwahati [est. 1992] - Home Site with MAP of the Archdiocese of Guwahati (Northeastern India in state of Assam)

Directory of Parishes And Institutions - There are presently 33 parishes within the Archdiocese of Guwahati.  Languages spoken include: Assamese, Hindi, English, Sadri, Oraon, Mundari, Kharia, Bodo, Rabha, Garo, Santali, Kabri, and Tiwa.

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Diocese of Bongaigaon    Bishop's House: Post Box No. 10 - Bongaigaon - 783 380  Assam.

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Diocese of Dibrugarh - (Northeastern India in states of Arunachal Pradesh & Assam)
   Bishop's House:  P.B. No. 50 - Dibrugarh - 786 001 - Assam.

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Diocese of Diphu - (Northeastern India in state of Assam)   

Bishop's House:  P. B. No. 18 - Karbi Anglong Dt. - Diphu - 782 460 - Assam.

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Diocese of Tezpur - (Northeastern India in state of Arunachal Pradesh)

Archdiocese of Hyderabad [est. Vicariate 1851; Diocese 1886] -        (Southeastern India in state of Andhra Pradesh)
   Archbishop's House:  9-1-17/1 Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad - 500 003.
   "...The Archdiocese of Hyderabad consists of four districts of Andhra Pradesh and the district of Bidar in Karnataka..."

Eparchy of Adilabad of the Syro-Malabar
   Bishop's House - Mancherial 504 208 - Adilabad Dt., A.P.
   "...On 16 July 1999, the Holy Father erected the eparchy of Adilabad of the Syro-Malabars in India with territory taken from the eparchy of Chanda of the Syro-Malabars, making it a suffragan "ad instar" of the metropolitan church of Hyderabad, India. He appointed Fr. Joseph Kunnath C.M.I., pastor of the mission at Saligoan, as bishop of the new eparchy..."

Diocese of Cuddapah [est. 1976] - (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Mariapuram, Cuddapah - 516 003  Andhra Pradesh.
Phone:  (08562) 41 148, 41 696;  E-mail:  blshopcd@hd2.vsnl.net.in
Formed from the Diocese of Nellore, the Diocese of Cuddapah encompasses the civil districts of Cuddapah and Chittoor.

Diocese of Eluru - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House: Xavier Nagar,  W. Godavari Dt.,  Eluru - 534 006  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (08812) 30-707;  E-mail:  bjmelr@rediffmail.com 

Diocese of Guntur [est. 1940] - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh) 

Bishop's House:  Chandramoulinagar, Guntur - 522 007   Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (0863) 35-07-20;  E-mail:  galibali@md3.vsnl.net.in

Formed from the Diocese of Nellore, the Diocese of Guntur encompasses the civil district of Guntur.

Diocese of Khammam [est. 1988] - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Khammam P.O. 507 003   Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (08742) 22-459;  E-mail:  bppaulkmm@rediffmail.com

Formed from the Diocese of Warangal, the Diocese of Khammam encompasses the district of Khammam.

Diocese of Kurnool - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  B. Camp, Kurnool 518 002  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (08518) 70-393;  E-mail:  bpgorantla@yahoo.com

Formed from the Diocese of Nellore, the Diocese of Kurnool encompasses the civil districts of Kurnool and Anantapur.

Diocese of Nalgonda [est. 1976] - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Rashtrapathi Road, Nalgonda - 508 001  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (08682) 24-40-20;  E-mail:  bishopnlg@rediffmail.com

Formed from the Diocese of Warangal, the Diocese of Nalgonda encompasses the civil districts of Nalgonda and Mahaboobnagar.

Diocese of Nellore [est. 1928] - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Santhapet, Nellore - 524 001  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (0861) 33-10-38;  E-mail:  dnbhs@md4.vsnl.net.in

The Diocese of Nellore encompasses the civil districts of Nellore and Prakasam, excepting Adoni Taluk.

Diocese of Srikakulam - (state of Andhra Pradesh)    Bishop's House: Bakagathope,  Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.- 532 001.

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Diocese of Vijayawada [est. 1937] - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Ring Road, Vijayawada - 520 008  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (0866) 24-71-355;  E-mail:  bishopvj@vsnl.com

The Diocese of Vijayawada encompasses the civil district of Krishna.

Diocese of Visakhapatnam - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Maharanipeta P. O., Visakhapatnam - 530 002  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (0891) 27-06-428;  E-mail:  abphvizag@rediffmail.com

The Diocese of Visakhapatnam encompasses the civil districts of Visakhapatnam, East Godavari and part of Vizianagaram.

Diocese of Warangal [est. 1952] - Information (state of Andhra Pradesh)

Bishop's House:  Santhapet, Nellore - 524 001  Andhra Pradesh.

Phone:  (0861) 33-10-38;  E-mail:  dnbhs@md4.vsnl.net.in

The Diocese of Warangal encompasses the civil districts of Warangal and Karimnagar.

 

Archdiocese of Imphal - (Northeastern India in state of Manipur)

Diocese of Kohima - (Northeastern India in state of Nagaland)

 

Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Coimbatore - (in state of Tamilnadu, India) - Historical Information    Bishop's House: Post Box No. 6, Coimbatore - 641 001.

Diocese of Ootacamund - (in state of Tamilnadu, India) - Historical Information    Bishop's House: P.B. No. 5 - Udhagamandalam - 643 001 The Nilgiris, Tamilnadu.

Diocese of Vellore - (in state of Tamilnadu, India) - Historical Information    Bishop's House:  34, Officers' Line - Vellore - 632 001.

 

Archdiocese of Madurai - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Kottar - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Palayamkottai - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Sivagangai - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Tiruchirapalli - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Tuticorin - (in state of Tamilnadu, India) - Historical Information

Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore - India - Historical Information   

Archbishop's House: Cathedral Street, Pondicherry - 605 001.

Diocese of Dharmapuri -

Diocese of Kumbakonam - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Salem - (in state of Tamilnadu, India)

Diocese of Thanjavur (Latin Rite) (in state of Tamilnadu, India) Originally "...forming part of the southern portion of the ancient Diocese of
Mylapore...", the Diocese of Thanjavur was formed in 1952, to encompass the entire area of the districts of Nagai Quaid-e-Milleth and the Thanjavur with the exception of two taluks (Kumbakonam and Papanasam), and includes the four taluks of Pudukkottai and one taluk of South Arcot Districts.

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Archdiocese of Ranchi - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar) - Information    Archbishop's House: Purulia Road, P.B. 5, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834 001.

Diocese of Bettiah - (Northern India, portion of northwestern state of Bihar)

Diocese of Bhagalpur - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Daltonganj - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Dumka - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Gumla - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Hazaribagh - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Jamshedpur - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)    Bishop's House: Golmuri P.O. Jamshedpur - Jharkahand - 831 004.

Diocese of Khunti -

Diocese of Muzaffarpur - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Patna - (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Diocese of Port Blair - Historical Information    Bishop's House: P. B. 466, Junglighat P. O., Port Blair, Andamans, India - 744 103.

Diocese of Purnea -

Diocese of Simdega -  (Northern India, portion of the state of Bihar)

Archdiocese of Shillong - (in state of Meghalay, India)

Diocese of Agartala - India - Historical Information   Jeevajyothi Diocesan Centre: Airport Road, Durjoynagar P.O., Agartala - 799 00 Tripura

Diocese of Aizawl - India

Diocese of Tura - India

 

Archdiocese of Verapoly -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)

Diocese of Alleppey -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala, India) -    Bishop's House: Alleppey - 688 012  Kerala.

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Diocese of Calicut -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)

Diocese of Cochin -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)

Diocese of Kannur - (Latin Rite)

Diocese of Kottapuram -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)

Diocese of Neyyattinkara - (Latin Rite)

Diocese of Punalur -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala)

Diocese of Quilon -  (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala)

Diocese of Trivandrum - (Latin Rite) (in state of Kerala)

 

Diocese of Vijayapuram - (in state of Kerala, India) - Historical Information    Post Box No: 82 - Kottayam 686 001 - Kerala State, India
   E-mail: vijayapuram@gcol.com
The Diocese of Vijayapuram "...spreads over the central part of Kerala comprises the entire taluks of Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha, Devikulam, Peermade, Meenachil, Kottayam and Changanacherry of the districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta and Idukki..."

  • Vimalagiri Cathedral [1964]
  • St. Mary’s Vadavathoor P.O. Kottayam

 


Chaldean Rite, Syro-Malabarese Catholic:

The Syro-Malabar Church & Catholic Communion

Major Archbishopric: Ernakulam-Angamaly Syro-Malabar Rite History    "...with two Metropolitan Provinces of Ernakulam and Changanacherry..."

Archdiocese of  Changanacherry - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala)    Address:  Archbishop's House - P.B. No. 20, Changanacherry  686 101.

History of the Vicariate Apostolic of Changanacherry, from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online.

Diocese of Kanjirappally - Information (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. 1977] (state of Kerala)    Bishop's House - P.B. No. 22, Kanjirappaly  686 507, Kottayam Dt., Kerala India
   The Diocese of Kanjirappally encompasses portions of civil districts of Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta.

Diocese of Knanaya - The Knanaya Catholic Home Page    "... Pope Pius X with the Decree, "In Universi Christiani" established the
Diocese of Kottayam - Information (Syro-Malabar Rite) exclusively for the Kananaya Catholics on 29th of August 1911..."
   Address:  Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 71, Kottayam  686 001.

Diocese of  Thuckalay - (Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. 1996]    Bishop's House - Thuckalay 629 175, Kanyakumari Dt., Tamil Nadu, India

Diocese of Palai -(Syro-Malabar Rite) [est. 1950]  (in state of Kerala, India)       Bishop's House - Palai 686 575, Kerala, India.

 

Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Major Archbishop's House - P.B. No. 2580, Ernakulam, Kochi 682 031, Kerala.

Diocese of Kothamangalam - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Address:  Bishop's House - Kothamangalam  686 691, Kerala.

 

Archdiocese of Tellicherry  - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Archbishop's House - P.B. No. 70, Tellicherry P.O.  670 101.
     The Archdiocese of Tellicherry encompasses the districts of Kannur, Kasargod, South Kanara and Coorg.

Holy Cross Parish [est. 1963] (Contact Information & English Version)    Payyavor P. O., Kerala 670633,  Phone: +91-(0)498-210208
   (Vembua)

Diocese of Belthangady  [est. 1999] - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Karnataka, India)    Bishop’s House - P.B. No. 13, Belthangady- 574 214, Karnataka.
   "...This diocese has been established for the Syro-Malabar Catholics of the three civil districts of Karnataka State, viz., Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Till the Diocese of Belthangady was established, this region was under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Tellicherry..."

Diocese of Mananthavady - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Bishop's House - Mananthavady  670 645, Wayanad, Kerala.

Diocese of Thamarassery - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Diocesan Office - P.B. No. 1, Thamarassery P.O., 673 573, Calicut, Kerala.

 

Archdiocese of Trichur & Information - (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Catholic Archbishop's House - Trichur  680 005, Kerala.

  • Diocese of Irinjalakuda -  (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Catholic Bishop's House - Irinjalakuda 680 121, Trichur Dt., Kerala.
  • Diocese of Palakkad (Palghat) -  (Syro-Malabar Rite) (in state of Kerala, India)    Bishop's House - Palghat 678 014, Kerala.

 


Antiochian Rite-Malankanese Catholic:  See: Syro-Malankara

 

Archdiocese of Trivandrum - (Syro-Malankara Rite)    Archbishop's House - Pattom P.O., Trivandrum 695 004, India.

  • Diocese of Bathery - (Syro-Malankara Rite)       Catholic Bishop's House - Sultan Bathery 673 592, Waynad Dt., Kerala, India
  • Diocese of Marthandom - (Syro-Malankara Rite)       Bishop's House - Chirstu Raja Puram, Marthandam 629 165, Kanyakumari Dt., Kerala, India
  • Diocese of Tiruvalla - (Syro-Malankara Rite) (in state of Kerala)    Catholic Bishop's House - Marygiri, P.B. No. 4, Tiruvalla 689 101, Kerala, India

 

Salesian Provinces in India - including Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, Dimapur, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Mumbai.

Salesian Sisters in India and Salesian Sisters Around the World

The Rosminian Order - Antonio Rosmini: founder of the Institute of Charity and the Sisters of Providence.

Catholic History & Genealogy

WTS Catholic Resources in History

Brief Chronology of Christianity (1A.D. to present)

ca. 1913 Entry for India, from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online.

History of the Archdiocese of Bombay, by Ernest R. Hull, from The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume II, (1907) by Robert Appleton Company.

Information about the Basilica: "Basilica of Bom Jesus, "Good" or "Infant" Jesus, is known principally for the tomb of St. Francis Xavier. In 1946, it became the first church of India to be elevated to the status of Minor Basilica..." (Goa)

The Catholic Encyclopedia, copyright © 1913 by the Encyclopedia Press, Inc. Electronic version copyright © 1997 by New Advent, Inc.  (A Catholic Web Site transcribing The Catholic Encyclopedia.

The Complete Bangladeshi Catholic Web Directory, by Bangladesh Christian Online.

India General History, Genealogy, Reference, and Directories

Not specifically Catholic Links to information concerning India:

Disclaimer: I have viewed the following sites and found them to be informative for general and historical research, however, I do not necessarily agree with the content or wish to present links in this catagory as Catholic resources.
Republic of India (Bharat):  National Capital Territory is Delhi.

Collection of Websites of India

The Complete Bangladeshi Catholic Web Directory, by Bangladesh Christian Online.

Asiayellow.com - Asia Online Yellow Pages

India States:  Link to India Map site

Directory of Government of India - Links to States

Andhra Pradesh -Official Web Site of Andhra Pradesh -

Map of Districts of Andhra Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh - http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/ - Official Web Site of Andhra Pradesh - 

Assam
Bihar
Goa - Home Page of Goa State, India "...proportion of Christians

(almost all of whom are Catholics) in the total population of Goa much higher than that obtaining in most of the other States...A striking feature of Goa is the harmonious
relationship between the two principal religious communities, the Hindus and the Catholics, who have lived together peacefully for generations..."
Goa Tourism http://www.goatourism.org/

Gujarat - http://www.gujaratindia.com/index.htm
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir - http://jammukashmir.nic.in/
Karnataka
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh - Government of Madhya Pradesh
       Online Portal for Madhya Pradesh -  for the cities of Bhopal, Ashta, Mandideep,

Sehore, Guna, Indore, Jabalpur and Ujjain.


Maharashtra - The capital of Maharashtra is known by three names: Bombay, Mumbai and
          Bollywood...see Maharashtra Links from Indianet and

Maharashtra from 123India, with Profile and MAPS.
Online Directory for Maharashtra

Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Orissa
Punjab
Rajasthan - Profile, Brief History, and Maps, of Rajasthan and
               Online Phone Directory for Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu - Online Phone Directory for Tamilnadu
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
   Territories:
        Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep and Pondicherry.
 

Indian Web Sites and Servers

India World - India on the Internet

India History - "...50 years of Independence. 5,000 years of history. This is India's story..."

India Regional Links

Some useful Information on Bhutan

123India - Search Engine - Reference Category - States and Union Territories.
Administrative divisions:  28 states and 7 union territories*; Andaman and Nicobar Islands*, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh*, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli*, Daman and Diu*, Delhi*, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep*, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Pondicherry*, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal

States & Union Territories of India

Asian Geographic - Himilayan Picture Gallery includes Sikkim and Bhutan photos.

President of India website

India States Directory

India National Information Center

Embassy of India, in Washington, D.C. - http://www.indiagov.org/

Districts of India

Discover India -  by the Ministry of External Affairs Government of India.

States and Union Territories of India - includes clickable MAP

Infospace International white and yellow pages.

American Embassy in New Delhi.

India Telephone Directories.

Brief Overview

Background:
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, goes back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in 12th were followed by European traders beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism under Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU led to independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh.

Capital:  New Delhi

Administrative divisions:  28 states and 7 union territories*; Andaman and Nicobar Islands*, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh*, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli*, Daman and Diu*, Delhi*, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep*, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Pondicherry*, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal

World Factbook for India

 

Catholic India Biographies

·  If you know of a web site for a Catholic biography with an India connection, please let me know.

·  Mother Theresa (1910-1997) - This strong and independent Slavic woman was born Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Yugoslavia, in what is now Macedonia, on August 26, 1910...to Nikola and Dronda Bojaxhiu...and baptized on 27 August in Skopje.

·  MOTHER THERESA with biography, quotes, talks, letters and much more! - "...Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born August 26, 1910; baptized August 27 in Skopje, in Macedonia. Her family belongs to the Albanian community..."

 

 

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Dictionaries & Aids
AltaVista:  Translations (German, Italian, English, French, Portuguese & Spanish)
 Translate a web site from/to English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish - enter the URL of the page (for example:  http://home.att.net/~Local_Catholic/ )
Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid, from Notre Dame

Latin-English Dictionary- an improvisation based on a word-list originally from Lynn H. Nelson of the University of Kansas.
 Perseus Project : Search for Latin dictionary entries [in Latin!] or Greek, from Tufts U.
New College English-German, German-English, English-Spanish, Spanish-English
ARTFL Project: French-English Dictionary Form

Excite Travel Guide for Europe
EuroPages - The European Business Directory
Yellow Pages in Europe

 


AsiaFederation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) - Members include Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos-Cambodia, Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Thailand and Vietnam.  Associate Members include: Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia and Nepal.

The Asian ResearchCenter for Religion and Social Communication (ARC)

China

Hong Kong diocese

 

Georgia (Asia)

  • Apostolic administration Kaukasus

 

Hong Kong

 

India

 

Iran

Conferences Episcopales en Orient

Eparchy of Ispahan (Armenian Catholic)

Archdiocese of Urmya - (Chaldean Catholic)

Diocese of Salmas - (Chaldean Catholic)

Eparchy of Ahwaz - (Chaldean Catholic)

Diocčses et Paroisses - Chaldéennes Diocese & Parishes - Chaldean parishes in Lebanon and the Middle East including Ahwaz, Akra, Aleppo, Alqosh, Amadia, Zakhio, Arbil, Basra, Caire, Diarbakir, Kerkuk, Mosul, Salamas,Urmia, Tahran, Turquie and overseas)

Archdiocese of Ispahan (Roman Catholic)

 

Iraq

Conferences Episcopales en Orient

Archeparchy of Bagdad (Armenian Catholic) - Information

Patriarchate of Babilonia - (Chaldean Catholic)

Diocese of Alquoch -

Diocese of Amadiyah -

Diocese of Aqra -

Diocese of Bagdad (metropolitan patriarchate) -

Diocese of Sulaimaniya -

Diocese of Zaku -

Archdiocese of Bagdad (Roman Catholic)

Archeparchy of Bagdad (Syrian Catholic)

Eparchy of Mossul  (Syrian Catholic)

Iraq Background: Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq became an independent kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958.

Capital: Baghdad

Administrative divisions: 18 provinces (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Anbar, Al Basrah, Al Muthanna, Al Qadisiyah, An Najaf, Arbil, As Sulaymaniyah, At Ta'mim, Babil, Baghdad, Dahuk, Dhi Qar, Diyala, Karbala', Maysan, Ninawa, Salah ad Din, Wasit

 

Israel

Byzantine Rite, Greek-Melkite Catholic: 

Directory of Dioceses and Parishes

Patriarchal Vicariate of Jerusalem

Archdiocese of Akka (Israel)
Roman Catholic:

Patriarchate of Jerusalem -

His Beatitude Michel Sabbah

Marionite Catholic:

Archeparchy of Haifa og Det Hellige Land (Israel)

Directory of Dioceses and Parishes

 Japan

 Indonesia
 

Archdiocese of Ende -Diocese of Denpasar -

Diocese of Larantuka -

Diocese of Ruteng -

Archdiocese of Jakarta -

Diocese of Bandung
   Chancery:  Jl. Merdeka 12 Bandung 40117 - Indonesia

Parishes in Bandung Diocese

Muda Mudi Katedral - Jangka Pandang -

Diocese of Bogor -

Archdiocese of Kupang -

  • Diocese of Atambua -
  • Diocese of Weetebula -

Archdiocese of Medan -

  • Diocese of Padang -
  • Diocese of Palembang -
  • Diocese of Pangkal-Pinang -
  • Diocese of Sibolga -
  • Diocese of Tanjungkarang -

Archdiocese of Merauke -

  • Diocese of Agats -
  • Diocese of Jayapura -
  • Diocese of Manokwari-Sorong -

Archdiocese of Pontianak -

  • Diocese of Banjarmasin -
  • Diocese of Ketapang -
  • Diocese of Palangkaraya -
  • Diocese of Samarinda -
  • Diocese of Sanggau -
  • Diocese of Sintang -

Archdiocese of Semarang -

  • Diocese of Malang -
  • Diocese of Purwokerto -
  • Diocese of Surabaya -

Archdiocese of Ujung Pandang -

Military Ordinate - 

 

Korea

The Asian ResearchCenter for Religion and Social Communication (ARC)

Catholic Bishops Conference of Korea  - English Homepage

Abbacy of Tokwon

Archdiocese of Kwangju

  • Diocese of Cheju;
  • Diocese of Chonju [Jeon Ju]

 


East Malaysia

Today's Catholic - publication of the Archdiocese of Kuching.  "...Kuching is the capital city of the
 East Malaysian State of Sarawak on the western tip of Borneo island..."  (Indonesia)

Malaysia

Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) [Archdiocese, 1955] suffragan sees of Lumpur are Penang and Malacca-Johore [1972] (The Diocese of Malacca-Johore was detached from the Archdiocese of Singapore in 1972) "...The Diocese of Kuala Lumpur was established on 25 February 1955, encompassing the states of  Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Trengganu, ... The Archdiocese of Singapore ceased to be metropolitan, and came under the direct jurisdiction of Rome..."

St. Peter's, Melaka, Malaysia Reported to be the oldest functioning Catholic church in Malaysia. Built in 1710 by the Portuguese.  on "Places of Interest in Malacca (Melaka)"

Note:  There are chapels associated with many of the following parishes.

Parishes in K. L. Central District. - Kuala Lumpur = K.L.

Cathedral of St John [1883] - 5 Jalan Bukit Nanas -  50250 Kuala Lumpur.

Church of St Anthony [1911] - 5 Jalan Robertson, City Centre 50150 Kuala Lumpur.

Church of the Holy Rosary [1903] - 10 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 50470 Kuala Lumpur.

Church of Our Lady of Fatima [1963] - Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad - 50470 K.L.

Parishes in K. L. North District.

Good Shepherd - 8, Jalan Air Putih - Setapak 53200 Kuala Lumpur.

St Joseph [1908] - Jalan Sentul 51000 Kuala Lumpur.

Risen Christ [1972]-18 Jalan Sungkai - Batu 3 ľ, Jalan Ipoh - 51100 Kuala Lumpur.

Jesus Caritas [1978] - Jalan Kepong Baru - 52100 Kuala Lumpur.

Parishes in K. L. South District.

Sacred Heart of Jesus [1960] -152, Jalan Peel 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Holy Family [1899] - 11 Jalan Gereja, 43000 Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan

St Francis of Assisi [1966] Batu 7, Jalan Cheras, 43200 Cheras, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Parishes in Petaling Jaya District.

Church of the Assumption [1959]- Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

St Francis Xavier [1961] - Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

St Ignatius - Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Parishes in Klang District.

Holy Redeemer [1970] - Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Gereja Katholik Fatima [1976] - Banting, Kuala Langat.

St Anne [1961] - Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Our Lady of Lourdes [1900] - Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Monfort Boys' Town Mass Centre - Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Parishes in Ulu Selangor District.

 St Jude [1965] - Rawang, Selangor.

 St Paul the Hermit [1965] - Batan Berjuntai, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

 St Paul the Apostle [1965] - Kuala Kubu Baru, Ulu Selangor.

Parishes in Negeri Sembilan District.

Visitation [1848] - Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

St Aloysius [1900] - Mantin, Negeri Sembilan.

Immaculate Conception [1902] - Port Dickson.

St Joseph  [1971] - Kuala Pilah.

St John Vianney [1956] - Tampin, Negeri Sembilan.

Parishes in Trengganu/Pahang District.

 Sacred Heart [1960] - Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help [1963] -Mentakab, Pahang Darul Makmur.

Annunciation [1952]- Pahang Darul Makmur.

St Thomas [1906] - Kuantan, Pahang.

Catholic Mission [1956]: Kuala Terengganu (Mass Centers: Dungun, Kerteh & Jertih)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel [1935]: Cameron Highlands.

Diocese of Keningau (Sabah) or Alternate URL

Diocese of Kota Kinabalu (in the Malaysian state of Sabah)

Diocese Directory.
   Catholic Diocesan Centre: Taman Hiburan, Phase 1, Jalan Penampang -
   P.O.Box: 10225, 88802-Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Where is the Diocese of Kota Kinabalu? with MAP of Sabah (previously called North Borneo) and Sarawak, the two states in East Malaysia, located in the North of Borneo Island, in the Malaysian State of Sabah .

Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia) includes a History
"...Roman Catholics in Sabah come under the shepherdship of two Dioceses, The Diocese of Kota Kinabalu and the Diocese of Keningau..."

St. Mary's Parish (Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia) includes

 History of the Church in Sabah from 14th Cent.

Sub Parishes of St. Mary's, located on the east coast of Sabah, encompassing the Sandakan Residency which consists of the Sandakan, Kinabatangan and Labuk/Sugut Districts.  Page includes Sabah MAP.

Catholic Sabah - Official News of the Dioceses of Keningau and Kota Kinabalu.

See Also Brunei for East Malaysia

The Church in Malaysia - Veritas Links

International Association for Mission Studies - Malaysia has a bibliography of Christianity in Malaysia and a bibliography of denominational History including Roman Catholic.

 

Brunei Darussalam

Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei Darussalam was previously within the Diocese of Miri-Brunei.

Miri Diocese - Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Erezione della Prefettura Apostolica del Brunei e nomina del primo Prefetto Apostolico, 06.12.1997 (Vatican Bulletin)

Letter Given in Rome, at St. Peter's, on November 21st 1997: "...separate from the diocese of Miri the civilian province which is called Negara Brunei Darussalam, to constitute it as the new Prefecture Apostolic of BRUNEI, which we want to be linked to the ecclesiastical province of KUCHING. Our Venerable Brother Luigi Bressan, titular archbishop of Severia and Delegate Apostolic in Brunei will carry out these regulations..."

Church of Our Lady of the Assumptione - Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam History of Our Lady of the Assumption (currently under development Parish E-mail: cola@brunet.bn)

Chinese Coordinating Committee Home Page.

St. John's Church  (Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam) - Web E-Mail: rleong@catholic.org
"...Cornelius Sim was recently appointed (on 6th December 1997) as the Apostolic Prefecture for Brunei Darussalam making us an autonomous and independent community. Prior to this Vatican appointment we were part of the Miri diocese of East Malaysia..."
Photo: Installation of Mgr. Cornelius Sim as Apostolic Prefect of Brunei Darussalam (22 Feb 1998)
See Also Malaysia

 

Japan

 

Jordan

Archeparchy of Petra e Filadelfia (Melkite Catholic)

Dioceses and Parishes (Melkite Catholics)

Greek Melkite Catholics in the Orient: Dioceses and Parishes (Melkite Catholics)

Parish Directory -  Egypt  Address: 16, rue Daher - Cairo - Egypt Phone:  +20 908790

Dioceses and Parishes -  Jerusalem

Diocese and Parishes -  Jordan

Dioceses and Parishes - Syria

Greek Melkite Catholics in Lebanon (Baalbeck, Beckaa, Beirut, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle)

Dioceses and Maronite Parishes

In Lebanon (Antelias, Baalbeck, Batroun, Beirut, Jbeil, Jebbeh, Jounieh, Sarba, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle, Zgharta) and Around the world (Aleppo-Syria, Lattaquie-Tartous, Damas-Syria, Jerusalem, Cyprus, Cairo-Egypt)

Patriarchate of Jerusalem (seat at Palestine) (Roman Catholic)

Opuslibani - English

 

Jerusalem

Patriarchate of Jerusalem (Roman Catholic)

Dioceses and Maronite Parishes

In Lebanon (Antelias, Baalbeck, Batroun, Beirut, Jbeil, Jebbeh, Jounieh, Sarba, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle, Zgharta) and Around the world (Aleppo-Syria, Lattaquie-Tartous, Damas-Syria, Jerusalem, Cyprus, Cairo-Egypt)

Maronite Catholic Dioceses and Parishes - Jerusalem

Greek Melkite Catholics in the Orient: Dioceses and Parishes (Melkite Catholics)

Parish Directory -  Egypt  Address: 16, rue Daher - Cairo - Egypt Phone:  +20 908790

Dioceses and Parishes -  Jerusalem

Diocese and Parishes -  Jordan

Dioceses and Parishes - Syria

Greek Melkite Catholics in Lebanon (Baalbeck, Beckaa, Beirut, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle)

 

Lebanon

Opuslibani - English - Catholic Middleast + Lebanon
Members of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the Orient - brief biographies.
Episcopal Conference in the Orient
The Catholic Churches of the Middle East

Dioceses & Parishes - Latins/Roman  - Overview - Latin History
Dioceses & Parishes - Chaldean - Overview - Chaldean History
Dioceses & Parishes - Coptic (Egypt) - Overview - Coptic History
Dioceses & Parishes - Syriac  - Overview - Syriac History
Dioceses & Parishes - Maronite - Overview  - Maronite History
Dioceses & Parishes - Melkite - Overview - Melkite History
Dioceses & Parishes - Armenian - Overview  - Armenian History
History of Lebanon

Greek Melkite Catholics in the Orient: Dioceses and Parishes (Melkite Catholics)

Greek Melkite Catholics in Lebanon (Baalbeck, Beckaa, Beirut, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle)

Archdiocese of Bairut e Gibail

Archdiocese of Tyr

Diocese of Baniyas

Archeparchy of Saďda

Archeparchy of Tripoli del Libano

 

Parish Directory -  Egypt

Dioceses and Parishes -  Jerusalem

Diocese and Parishes -  Jordan

Dioceses and Parishes - Syria

Dioceses and Maronite Parishes

In Lebanon (Antelias, Baalbeck, Batroun, Beirut, Jbeil, Jebbeh, Jounieh, Sarba, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle, Zgharta) and Around the world (Aleppo-Syria, Lattaquie-Tartous, Damas-Syria, Jerusalem, Cyprus, Cairo-Egypt)

St. Maron - Biography

St. Charbel, Hermit of Lebanon (1828-1898)


       Lebanon

FOR ARMENERNE:
Patr.: Cilicia
Metr.: Bairut (patriarkal-eparki)

FOR KALDEERNE:
Ep.: Bairut

FOR GRESK-MELKITTENE:
Metr.: Bairut e Gibail
Metr.: Tyr - suffr.: Baniyas (erkeep., sete i Marjayoun); Saďda (erkeep.); Tripoli del Libano
(erkeep.)
Erkeep.: Baalbek; Zahleh e Furzol

FOR LATINERNE:
Ap.vik.: Bairut

FOR MARONITTENE:
Patr.: Antiochia
Erkeep.: Antélias; Bairut; Tripoli del Libano; Tyr
Ep.: Baalbek-Deir El-Ahmar; Batrun; Jbeil; Joubbé, Sarba e Jounieh (patriarkal-eparki); Saďda;
Zahleh

FOR SYRIANERNE:
Patr.: Antiochia
Ep.: Bairut (Patr.ep.)

·         Pakistan

Catholic Church in Pakistan (unofficial)

Archdiocese of Karachi

Diocese of  Hyderabad

Archdiocese of Lahore

Diocese of Faisalabad

Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi

Diocese of Multan

Pakistan Research Links
The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC)
The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication
Research Links
Catholic Relief Services for Pakistan - includes a small map and brief background information.
Asian Source - for South Asia and for Pakistan - includes maps and statistics for individual countries
WWW Library of Asian Studies for Pakistan information and links
     History and Regional Culture
Yahoo regional directory for Pakistan
BigYellow.com: Telephone Directory, White Pages, Yellow Pages for Middle East
Pakistan online directory
Travel Pakistan :  Lahore
U.S. Consulate : Lahore-Pakistan
Pakistan Travel Web with Reference Tools (dictionary and search links)
Welcome to Pakistan
Pak Avenue - online Pakistan directory, includes: History of British Rule in India (1776-1947 A.D)
Lahore.org - history and guide to Lahore

 

Romania
Capital: Bucharest.

Historical events and circumstances, whether they are natural disasters, such as fires and earthquakes, or political turmoir, will often influence the availability of records, or their locations.  Awareness of such events may help you to learn more about your ancestors, and possibly lead you to additional research resources.

Of note in Romanian history:
With the Decree nr. 358 of December 1st, 1948, the whole Romanian Church united with Rome was declared illegal.  Many Bishops and Priests were executed or emprisoned.  In 1964, Church-state relations changed for the better, and in 1990 conditions improved, with the establishment of diplomatic relation with the Holy See and a restored hierarchy.  (See: Relatii bilaterale, Sfantul Scaun Relatii diplomatice.)

Conferentia Episcoporum Romaniae

Biserica Romano-Catolică

Immediately under Rome: Archdiocese of Alba Julia -

Archdiocese of Bucuresti / Arhidieceza de Bucureşti [1883] -    Str. Gen. Berthelot, 19 - RO-70749 Bucuresti.

Biografie IPS Ioan Robu  

Biografie PS Cornel Damian 

Scurt istoric al Diecezei

 

Diocese of Iasi / Dieceza de Iaşi [1884] -    Bul. Stefan cel Mare, 26 - RO-6600 Iasi.

Biografie PS Petru Gherghel  

Biografie PS Aurel Percă 

Scurt istoric al Diecezei

Diocese of Oradea Mare / Dieceza de Oradea -
   Str. Sirul Canonicilor, 7 - C. P. 14 - RO-3700 Oradea.

Scurt istoric al Diecezei de Oradea

Biografie PS Jozsef Tempfli

Diocese of Satu Mare / Dieceza de Satu Mare [1804] -   

Str. 1 Decembrie 1918, nr. 2 - RO-3900 Satu Mare.

Biografie PS Jenö Schönberger

Scurt istoric al Diecezei de Satu Mare
 

Diocese of Timisoara / Dieceza de Timişoara   

Str. Rodnei, 4 - RO-1900 Timisoara-Cetate.

Scurt istoric al Diecezei de Timisoara

Biografie PS Martin Roos

Romanian Byzantine Catholic:

Bisericii Române Unite cu Roma, Greco-Catolica - (Unofficial) "file de istorie"

The Romanian Greek-Catholic Church - (Unofficial) (English version)

Archeparchy of Alba-Iulia & Fagaras / Arhidieceza de Alba-Iulia [1721]
   Str. Petru Pavel Aron, 2 - RO-3175 Blaj. - BJ

Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla [1853] -      Calea Motilor, 26 - RO-3400 Cluj-Napoca.

Eparchy of Lugoj [1853] - (east central)    Str. Semenicului, 6 - RO-1800 Lugoj.

Eparchy of Maramures [1930] - 

Eparchy of Oradea [1777] -     Str. Mihai Pavel, 4, Apt. 15 - RO-3700 Oradea, BH.

Ordinariat for Armenian Catholics in Romania [1930] -    Str. Stefan cel Mare, 5 - RO-3475 Gherla.

 

Sites for Romania which are not specifically Catholic:
   Welcome to Romania - a Romania Link collection.
   Virtual Romania by  Tavi Ureche.
  Romania: Minister of Foreign Affairs - (English Version)

Romania Today and MAP of  ROMANIA.

Embassy of Romania to the Holy See
   Address: Via Panama 92, 00198 Roma
   Phone: 0039-6-854.18.02; 0039-6-854.18.03

Apostolic Nunciature in Romania
   Chancery: Str. Pictor Stahi nr. 5-7, 70749 Bucuresti
   Phone: 613.94.90, 312.38.83

Romanian Cultural Patrimony.

The Museum of The Romanian Peasant: 3, Kiseleff Road, 71268 - Bucharest.

Collection of Religious Objects and Rites.

  Romania National Tourist Office.

Bucharest Romania's Capital.

Transylvania a Legendary Land.

Romania's Black Sea coast.

   RomaniaByNet.com - Directory, Links and Information.
   Romanian Yellow Pages

 

Russia

Catholic Church in Russia (unofficial)

Die katholische Kirche in Rußland - ďî-đóńńęč and English and Deutsch and nopycckn
 

Apostolic Administration: quo vadis?

Willkommen in Sibirien ! bei der Apostolischen Administratur Nowosibirsk  &

Apostolischen Admistratur Nowosibirsk /Sibirien
  unsere Anschriften:
Curia Administrationis: Apostolicae Novosibirscensis
      ul. Gorkogo 100 - 630 099 Nowosibirsk Rußland
      Tel.: 007 / 3832 / 18 12 04  Fax: 007 / 3832 / 18 11 53 E-mail: curia@catholic.nsk.su
Curia Administrationis: Apostolicae Irkutscensis
   ul. Wolschkaja 55 / 13 - P.O.Box 57 - 664 081 Irkutsk Rußland
   Tel.: 007 / 3952 / 24 60 97  Fax: 007 / 3952 / 22 42 32 E-mail: curiacat@curiacat.irk.ru
Bankverbindung:  P. Eugen Reinhard SVD
    Taunus-Sparkasse Königstein - BLZ 512 500 00 - Kto-Nr. 13 497 761 - Vermerk: Für Bischof Werth, Sibirien.

Most Holy Mother of God Catholic Parish - History of Parish
   22 Volodarskovo Street - Vladivostok, Russia 690001

More Catholic Churches in Russia

Vladivostok, Russia and Russian Far East News

Catholic Church of the Nativity of Jesus
  685000 Magadan, Glavpochtant - Box 171 - Russia
Mission to Magadan:
   225 Cordova St. -  Anchorage, AK 99501 USA  Phone (907) 258-7898.

See Russia (Asia-Europe)
Apostolic administration of Sibir MAP 1 and MAP 2 of Regions in Russia.
Apostolic Exarchate (Russian-Byzantine Catholic) I MOSKVA: Russia
Apostolic administration of European Russia.

A letter from SIBERIA "...Newsletter of the Catholic Apostolic Administration of Asian Russia - i.e. Siberia and the Russian Far East..."

Map of Apostolic Administration of Asian Russia, Siberia and the Far East

"...At the second partition of Poland (1793) five Latin sees fell to Russia, Kamenetz, Kieff, Livonia, Lutzk, and Vilna..." see Mohileff from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online for additional history.

 

Singapore

Archdiocese of Singapore and Parish Communities.

Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea - 10, Yishun Street 22, Singapore 768579.

Church of St. Ignatius - (located in the western district of the Archdiocese of Singapore)

Nativity Parish -

Saint Stephen's Alter Boys Society - Singapore.

Redemptorists in Singapore: Novena.

Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)[Archdiocese, 1955] suffragan sees of Lumpur are Penang and Malacca-Johore [1972] (The Diocese of Malacca-Johore was detached from the Archdiocese of Singapore in 1972) "...The Diocese of Kuala Lumpur was established on 25 February 1955, encompassing the states of  Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Trengganu, ... The Archdiocese of Singapore ceased to be metropolitan, and came under the direct jurisdiction of Rome..." 

 

Syria

Archeparchy of Alep (Armenian Catholic)

Armenian Dioceses and Parishes - Syria * Egypt * Jerusalem* Jordan *  Lebanon

Eparchy of Kamichlié (Armenian Catholic)

FOR KALDEERNE:
Eparchy of Alep (Chaldean Catholic)

Patriarchate of Antioch (Melkite Catholic)
His Beatitude The Patriarch Maximos V Hakim: Greek Melkite Patriarch of Antioch and all the East and Alexandria and Jerusalem - Patriarchal Head of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Alep;

Diocese of Bosra e Hauran;
Diocese of Damas (patriarcal-eparchy);
Diocese of Homs

Archeparchy of Laodicea di Siria
Apostolic Vicariate of Alep (Roman Catholic)
Archeparchy of Alep (Maronite Catholic)

Eparchy of Damas (Maronite Catholic)
Eparchy of Lattaquié (Maronite Catholic)
Maronite Catholic Dioceses and Parishes - Syria *

Archdiocese of Damas (Syrian Catholic) -

Diocese of Homs (Syrian Catholic) -

Archeparchy of Alep;

Eparchy of Hassaké-Nisibi

Greek Melkite Catholics in the Orient:

 Dioceses and Parishes (Melkite Catholics)

Parish Directory -  Egypt  Address: 16, rue Daher - Cairo - Egypt Phone:  +20 908790

Dioceses and Parishes -  Jerusalem

Diocese and Parishes -  Jordan

Dioceses and Parishes - Syria

Greek Melkite Catholics in Lebanon (Baalbeck, Beckaa, Beirut, Saida, Tripoli, Tyr, Zahle)

Taiwan
 

Archdiocese of  Taipeh -

Diocese of Hsinchu -

Diocese of Hwalien -

Diocese of Kaohsiung -

Diocese of Kiayi -

Diocese of Taichung -

Diocese of Tainan -

Chinese Regional Bishops Conference in Taiwan

 

Arabian Peninsula
United Arab Emirates

Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia (seat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

States of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen are under the jurisdiction of Arabia Vicariate Apostolic Saudi-Arabia.

 

Europe

Website of the Catholic Church in Europe currently run by the Hungarian Bishop's Conference

Council of European Bishops Conferences, CCEE

Catholic Bishops Conference - European Countries Directory

 

Albania

Archdiocese: Shkodre

  • Diocese of Lezhe -
  • Diocese of Pult -
  • Diocese of Sape -

 

Austria (Österreich) (Oberösterreich)

 

Belgium

Archdiocese of Malines-Bruxelles

 

Belorussia

Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev (Mahilow)
   Minsk - information from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online.

Diocese of Grodno (Hrodno) -

Diocese of Pinsk -

Diocese of Vitebsk [Est. 1999] - formed from the Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev
   Fr. Wladyslaw Blin (born in Swidnin, Poland, in 1954), previously pastor and deacon in Mohilev, was appointed as the first bishop of the new diocese.
(see CIN: CINTuus Archives, Vatican City, October 13, 1999)
The Catholic Church in Russia: Its History, Present Situation and Problems, Perspectives, by Thaddaeus Kondrusiewicz, Apostolic Administrator of European Russia,
Taken from remarks originally presented at The Aid to the Church in Russia Conference, January 17, 18 1998 in Northern Virginia, U.S.A. - "...The first Catholic parishes in Russia were established in the twelfth century: one in Smolensk and two others in Novgorod. Seven centuries ago five Catholic parishes were established, one in Azov and four in Astrakhan. Finally, the Catholic Church’s normal hierarchical structure was established in Russia in 1782, when the Mogilev Archdiocese was created to cover the largest territory in the world.  Thus before 1917 there were already two dioceses in Russia: Mogilev with its episcopal see in St. Petersburg and Tiraspol with its episcopal see in Saratov...Unfortunately the year 1917 came. An incredible persecution of religion was organized..."


"...At the second partition of Poland (1793) five Latin sees fell to Russia, Kamenetz, Kieff, Livonia, Lutzk, and Vilna..." see Mohileff from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online for additional history.

Catholic Church in Belarus

College of Cardinals: Brief Biography of Swiŕtek,* Kazimierz: b. Oct. 21, 1914, Walga, in apostolic administration of Estonia; ord. priest (of Pinsk, Belarus, clergy) Apr. 8, 1939...ord. abp. of Minsk-Mohilev, Belarus, May 21, 1991, and also appointed apostolic administrator of Pinsk; cardinal Nov. 26, 1994...
Area Studies / New Independent States: Belarus / History,

Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE)
     Conferenza episcopale della Bielorussia, e-mail secretariat: diec_latinorum@mail.grodno.by
General Information and Links: Not specifically Catholic
 Library of Congress: Country Studies page for BELARUS - A Country Study.

Chronology of Important Historical Events

Overview of religious history

History of Belarus (Great Litva)

English-Belarusan dictionaries:

English-Belarusian dictionaries with sound files of some common words.

A Virtual Guide to Belarus - a project of belarusian scientists abroad.
Unibel: Belarus Information Sites Online.

 

Bosnia

Archdiocese of Vrhbosna

Diocese of Banja Luka,

Diocese of Mostar-Duvno,

Diocese of Trebinije-Mrkan,

Bishopric of Skopje-Prizren - Skopje, Macedonia
   Phone: 091-234-123

Mother Theresa (1910-1997) - This strong and independent Slavic woman was born Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Yugoslavia, in what is now Macedonia, on August 27, 1910...to Nikola and Dronda Bojaxhiu...

MOTHER THERESA with biography, quotes, talks, letters and much more!
"...Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born August 26, 1910; baptized August 27 in Skopje, in Macedonia. Her family belongs to the Albanian community..."

Albania.com: Famous Albanians : Mother Teresa

See area MAP of Albania and Kosovo, which border Macedonia.

Prizren is a town in Kosova.

     The capital of the Republic of Macedonia is Skopje.  The following are NOT specifically Catholic links, however they may be helpful toward further research of Macedonia:

InfoMac: Republic of Macedonia MAP and information

Macedonian Cultural & Information Centre - Religion : "...The relations of the Roman Catholic Church with the state and the other religious communities are good and in the spirit of ecumenical understanding and tolerance..."

Researching your Macedonian Family : Genealogy Macedonia, by Jill Jugloff - For General Genealogical and History information and Research of Macedonian ancestors.

The Macedonian Directory

Macedonian White Pages - Macedonian Yellow Pages-

 

Croatia
MAPCatholic Church in Croatia

Damaged and destroyed Catholic Churches by Dioceses & MAP

Archdiocese: Rijeka-Senj - (information)

Archdiocese: Split-Makarska - (information)

Archdiocese: Zadar - (information)

Archdiocese: Zagrab - (information)

Military Vicariate in the Republic of Croatia (information)

Catholic Church in Croatia - Territorial Divisions of the Catholic Church in Croatia.

Croatian Bishops Conference -

Damaged and Destroyed Catholic Church Properties in the (arch)diocese of Croatia.

Damaged and destroyed Catholic Churches by Dioceses & MAP

Damaged and destroyed Catholic Churches by location.  

 

Czech Republic

Catholic Bishops Conference of the Czech Republic (Eeska Biskupska Konference)
The Czech Bishops´ Conference (English)

Survey of Czech Dioceses (English) with MAP

Archdiocese of Prague/Arcibiskupství prazské &  Archdiocese Information
    Address: Hradcanske nam. 56/16, CZ - 119 00 Praha 1.

History of the Archdiocese of Prague (Bohemia), by C. Wolfsgruber, from The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume XII, 1911, by Robert Appleton Company, Online Edition, by Kevin Knight, 1999.

St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague - Photo

Diocese of Ceske Budejovice && Diocese Information -
   Biskupska 4, P.O. Box 14 - CZ - 370 01 Ceske Budejovice
   E-mail: biskupstvi_cb_ordinar@cb.ipex.cz

Historie Diecéze

Ceskobudejovictí biskupové

St. Nicholas Cathedral in Ceske Budejovice -

 

Diocese of Hradec Kralove -
   Velke nam. 35 - CZ - 500 01 Hradec Kralove
   E-mail: biskupstvihk@serverhk.czcom.cz

Holy Spirit Cathedral in Hradec Kralove -

 

Diocese of Litomerice - (alternate URL)
   Address: Domske nam. 1, CZ - 412 88 - Litomerice.
   E-mail: biskupstvi_litomericke@unl.pvtnet.cz

St. Stephen Cathedral in Litomerice - Photo

 

Diocese of Plzen -
   Address: Nam. Republiky 35, CZ - 301 14 - Plzen E-mail: bisk_plz@top.cz

St. Bartolomew Cathedral in Plzen - Photo

 

Archdiocese of Olomouc & Archdiocese Information - Moravian Ecclesiastical Province
   Address: Wurmova 9, CZ - 771 01 - Olomouc E-mail: arcibol@mbox.vol.cz

St. Wenceslaus Cathedral in Olomouc - Photo

Olomouc - sídlo arcibiskupství, d?kanáty, farnosti - with Maps

St. Wenceslaus - (born ca. 903; died at Alt-Bunzlau, 28 September, 935) : Patron of Bohemia, by Francis Mershman, from The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume XV, 1912, by Robert Appleton Company, Online Edition, by Kevin Knight, 1999.

 

Diocese of Brno -
   Address: Petrov 8, CZ - 601 43 Brno 1   E-mail: biskbrno@mbox.vol.cz

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Brno - Photo

 

Diocese of Ostrava-Opava -
   Address: Nam. Msgr. Sramka 4 - CZ - 728 02 Ostrava
   E-mail: bisk.os-op@telecom.cz

  • Divine Saviour Cathedral in Ostrava - Photo
  • The Assumption Co-Cathedral in Opava

 

  • Apostolic Exarchate (Byzantine Catholic)
       Address: Hastalske nam. 4, CZ - 110 00 Praha 1
    • St. Clement Cathedral in Prague - Photo

General Czech Republic Links

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Eparchy of  Athenai -

Eparchy of Rhodos -

Archdiocese (Metropolitan): Corfů, Zante e Cefalonia

Archdiocese (Metropolitan): Naxos, Andros e Mykonos (bisp.) -

Dioceses: Candia; Chios; Santorini; Syros e Milos

Apostolic Vicariate: Thessaloniki

Apostolic Eparchy of Hellas - FOR Byzantine -

Ordinariate of Hellas - (Armenian Catholic) -

 

Hungary

Council of European Bishops Conferences, CCEE - currently run by the Hungarian Bishop's Conference.

Table of Major Events in Hungarian Church History this century.

Hungarian Catholic Church

Hungarian Dioceses and Map

Diocese of Esztergom-Budapest  (available in English and Hungarian)

Deaneries

Territorial Abbacy (subordinate directly to the Holy See): Pannonhalmi Fo"apátság
   Address: 9090 Pannonhalma Vár 1.

Archdiocese: Eger -
   Chancery: 3300 Eger Széchenyi u. 1.

Diocese of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza -
   Chancery: 4024 Debrecen Varga u. 4.

Diocese of Vác -
   Chancery: 2600 Vác Migazzi K.tér 1.

Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest - MAP and Parishes
   Address: 1014 Budapest Úri u. 62.
   Address: 2500 Esztergom Mindszenty hercegprímás tere 2.

Diocese of Gyôr -
   Chancery: 9021 Győr Káptalandomb 1.

Diocese of Hajdúdorog -
   Chancery: 4400 Nyíregyháza Bethlen G. tér 5.

Diocese of Székesfehérvár -
   Chancery: 8000 Székesfehérvár Városház tér 5.

Archdiocese of Kalocsa-Kecskemét -
   Chancery: 6300 Kalocsa Szentháromság tér 1.

Diocese of Pécs -
   Chancery: 7624 Pécs Szent István tér 23.

Diocese of Szeged-Csanád -
   Chancery: 6720 Szeged Aradi vértanúk tere 2.

Archdiocese of Veszprém -
   Chancery: Address: 8200 Veszprém Vár u. 16.

Diocese of Kaposvár -
   Chancery: 7400 Kaposvár Zárda u. 4.

Diocese of Szombathely -
    Chancery: 9700 Szombathely Berzsenyi D. tér 3.

Military Ordinate:

Address: 1054 Budapest Szabadság tér 3.

 

Iceland

 

Ireland 

 

Italy
Catholic Church in Italy (official server; in Italian)

 


New Zealand see [ Australia and Oceania ]

 

Latvia

Catholic Church in Latvia  - website by Igors Mileika: webmaster@catholic.lv.

Archdiocese of Riga or Rigas arhidieceze (Latvian) - Archdiocese of Riga (English)
   Address: 2a Maza Pils street, Riga, LV1050.

Baznicas (churches of Riga and Latvija)

Diocese of Jelgava - Diocese of Jelgave (English)

Diocese of Liepaja - Diocese of Liepaja (English)

Diocese of Rezekne-Aglona - Diocese of Rezekne-Aglona (English)

The following are information links - not specifically Catholic:
TeleMedia Latvia - Yellow Pages for Latvia phone numbers.

 

Principality of Liechtenstein: Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Erzbistum Vaduz -

Catholic Links
General information Links - not specifically Catholic:
Principality of Liechtenstein: A few facts, figures, pictures, and links of a small country - compiled by a Liechtensteiner abroad by René Pawlitzek.
and Liechtenstein Online (internet resoure)
Liechtenstein National Tourist Information with an Index page in English which includes "The History of Liechtenstein" - "...At the Viennese Congress of 1815, Liechtenstein became part of the German Confederation...1866 marked the final separation of Liechtenstein from Germany..."
Among the Historical Places and Buildings of Liechtenstein are several parish churches and chapels.
For additional area information see also Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

 


Lithuania

Kataliko Baţnyčia Lietuvoje -

Lietuvos Vyskupo Konferencija /

(Lithuanian Bishops ConferenceEnglish) with Map

History

Archives
Subordinates - Lithuanian Catechetical Center,  The Information Center of the Lithuanian Catholic Church (Church News), etc.

Kauno baznytine provincija

Kauno arkivyskupija - Kauno Arkivyskupija Metropolija
   Kurijos adresas:  Rotušes a. 14a, LT–3000 Kaunas

Vilkaviškio vyskupija
   Kurijos adresas: P. Kriauciuno g. 17, LT–4520 Marijampole

Šiauliu vyskupija - Šiauliu vyskupija with Map
   Kurijos adresas:  Zveju skg. 2,  LT-5400 Šiauliai

Telšiai vyskupija
   Kurijos adresas: Katedros g. 6,  LT–5610 Telšiai

Vilniaus baţnytinć provincijŕ

Vilniaus arkivyskupija
   Kurijos adresas: Šventaragio g. 4, LT–2001 Vilnius

Panevezio vyskupija
   Kurijos adresas: J. Zemgulio g. 45,  LT–4230 Panevezys

Kaišiadoriu vyskupija - Kaišiadoriu vyskupija Information
   Kurijos adresas: Kestucio g. 44, LT–4230 Kaišiadorys

Military Ordinate

Vilna, (Vilnius) the capital of Lithuania - information from the Catholic Encyclopedia Online.

Union of Brest - information from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online.

 

Malta

 


Netherlands

Katholiek Nederland - De Nederlandse bisdommenMAP

Archdiocese of Utrecht - (Aartsbisdom Utrecht) Map

Diocese of Breda - (Bisdom Breda) - Information and Map

Diocese of Groningen - (Bisdom Groningen) - Information and Map

Diocese of Haarlem - (Bisdom Haarlem) - Information and Map

Diocese of Roermond - (Bisdom Roermond) - Information and Map

Diocese of Rotterdam  - (Bisdom Rotterdam) - Information and Map
   Koningin Emmaplein 3
   3016 AA Rotterdam

Diocese of S-Hertogenbosch  - (Bisdom S-Hertogenbosch) -

Information and Map
   Parade 11, 5211 KL 's - Hertogenbosch,
   Postbus 1333, 5200 BJ 's - Hertogenbosch.

Dekenaten Bisdom 's-Hertogenbosch with map

Military Ordinate. 

 

Norway

 

Poland

 

Spain

 

Slovakia

The Catholic Bishops Conference in Slovakia - Konferencia biskupov Slovenska

Oficiálna stránka katolíckej Cirkvi na Slovensku and

http://www.kbs.sk/
Mgr. Peter Zimen (webmaster)
Christ-net - Slovensky online directory

Archdiocese of Bratislava-Trnava -
   Address: 81521 Bratislava, Kapitulska 11

  • Diocese of Banská Bystrica -
  • Diocese of Nitra -

Archdiocese of Kosice -

Diocese of Roznava -

Diocese of Spis -

Byzantine Catholic / Greek Catholic -

Eparchy of Presov -

 

Apostolic Exarchate of Kosice - Apoštolský exarchát v Košiciach

Unofficial information page for the Apostolic Exarchate of Kosice

Gréckokatolicka Cirkev na Slovensku and in English: Byzantine Catholic Church in Slovakia
   (Táto stránka nie je oficiálnou stránkou Katolíckej cirkvi byzantsko-slovanského obradu na Slovensku.   This is not an official homepage of the Byzantine Catholic Church in Slovakia.)

 


     General Slovakia web sites, links and directories:

Slovaks and Slovakia Home Page - with Genealogy/Genealógia

The History of Slovakia villages: from The Carpathian Connection - by Co-Editors: Joy E. Kovalycsik & Steven M. Osifchin.

Carpatho-Rusyn Background Information.

History of the Village of Circ, Slovakia - "...In Hungarian, the village was known as Csircs or Csercs. In 1773, Circ was named Cziroz...At the beginning of the 19th Century, the villages of Budzova and Garancova also belonged to Circ..." - includes photos of the Greek Catholic Church in Circ.

The History of the Village of Hajtovka - Located in the eastern Slovakia region, "...Over time there have been varying names for the village:  1427 Ayathuagasa, 1773 Hajtuska, Hajtuvka, 1920 Hajtuvky, 1927 Hajtovka; Hungarian: Hajtuvka, Hajtoka; hajtovsky, and Hajtovcan,-ka...The Hajtovka vital records were kept by the Parish Priest in Udol..."  This site includes "1858 House Numbers & Heads of Household".

The Village History of Maly Lipnik -  Maly Lipnik is presently within the Priashiv district/region.  In 1715, the village belonged to Sharysh Zhupa.  It later belonged to Staro Luboviansky county of the Priashiv district, and from 1961 to 1968, it was within Vykhodo Slovensko (Eastern Slovak) county.  After 1968, it belonged to Staro Luboviansky county.  "...During the last census 425 declared themselves to be Greek-Catholics, 47 Roman Catholics..."

The History of the Village of Matysova - Located within the Eastern Slovakia Region of Presov, (district of Presov) prior to 1960, the village was within Saris County, in the district Srtara Lubovna, and region of Presov.  The original wooden church (St. Michael the Archangel), built in 1833, has been relocated to the Stara Lubovna Heritage Museum.

The History of Orlov - Established ca. 1330, Orlov belonged to the Plavec Domain until the 15th century.  Present day Orlov is in the Poprad River valley, in the district of Stara Lubovna, in Eastern Slovakia region, "The settlements of Andrejovka and Kurcin also belong to this community..." - This site includes a photo of the Greek Catholic Church built in 1866.

The History of the Village of Rostoka - Situated in the northern part of Lower
Beskydy mountains, close to the Poland border, Rostoka was in Saris County, in the district of Svidnik, and region of Presov prior to 1960.  From 1968, it was in the district of Svidnik, in Eastern Slovakia Region.

The History of Starina - "...The oldest recorded note of the village is from the year 1352, when King Ludovit I gave Zeman Vaclav, son of Paul from Petrovenca, possession between "Panstvom Stara Lubovna" and "Starinsky Les...The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Greek Catholic Church was built in 1859..."

Historical & Present Day Sulin:  - First mentioned in 1306, when it belonged under the protectorate of the gentry of Plavec, "...This settlement was founded along the stream Sulin and between 1412 to 1772 the village was reserved for Poland, together with 16 towns of the Spis area...The church of the Greek Catholic faith and is under the holy protection of the Archangel Michael..."

The History of Udol - First mentioned in 1349, The village was part of the castle estate domain of Plave, and between the 14th and 16th centuries was called Ujlak.  By 1921, of the 524 inhabitants: 27 were of Czechoslovak nationality, 474 Russian, and 23 were foreigners.  Of these, 16 were of the Roman-Catholic religion, and 508 were Greek Catholic.  This site includes "Surnames found in the Greek Catholic Church of St. Dimitry" [est. 1866].

The Village of Litmanova is nestled in the Carpathian mountains of northeastern Slovakia, in the Stara Lubovna district, and adjacent to the Polish border...today over 80% of its 613 residents practice the Greek Catholic faith..." - This informative site is edited by Nick Benyo.

Smerek, the village of Strubowiska (Currently Strzebowiska), and the surrounding villages: "...Smerek is located in Poland, geographically near the location where the present borders of Poland, Ukraine, and Slovakia meet..." - This genealogical research site is by George R. Warholic.

Slovakia Online

Rimsko-Katolicka Cirkev na Slovensku

Slovak Yellow Pages  and MAP of Slovakia

 

Slovenia

Bishops' Conference of Slovenia - Slovenske škofovske konference

The Catholic Church in Slovenia (English) and Catholic Slovenia Links

La Nunziatura Apostolica a Ljubljana -

Archdiocese of Ljubljana - Brief information in English
  Archbishop Franc Rode - English - Dr. Franc Rode

Diocese of Koper - Brief information in English

Diocese of Maribor - Brief information in English


[Virtuálna] Krest'anská KAPLNKA

 

Sweden

 

Switzerland

Bistümer in der Schweiz - MAP
Schweizer Bischofskonferenz SBK,
Conférence des évęques suisses CES, Conferenza dei vescovi svizzeri CVS

Bistum Basel / Diocčse de Bâle
   Encompasses an area in north central Switzerland.

 

Diocese of Chur (in German)
   Encompasses an area in central and southeastern Switzerland.

 

Bistum Lausanne-Genf-Freiburg / Diocese Lausanne, Genčve et Fribourg Map
   Evęché de Lausanne, Genčve et Fribourg, Rue de Lausanne 86, Case postale, 1701 Fribourg (Suisse).
   Encompasses an area in western Switzerland.

Eglise Catholique Romaine a Genčve - les paroisses, Carte géographique

Eglise Catholique dans le canton de Fribourg - paroisses

Eglise Catholique en Pays de Vaud

L'Eglise catholique en terre neuchâteloise
   Vicariat épiscopal, Rue du Vieux-Châtel 4, 2000 Neuchâtel (Suisse)

Evangile et Mission

 

Diocese Di Lugano - (non-frame version)
   Encompasses an area in southern Switzerland.

Breve storia della diocesi di Lugano

Struttura della diocesi di Lugano and MAP

 

Bistum St. Gallen -
   Encompasses an area in northeastern Switzerland.

 

Diocčse de Sion/Bistum Sitten
   Encompasses an area in southwestern Switzerland.

 

Abbaye de Saint-Maurice

 

Abbaye Maria Einsiedeln

 


More Links:

\Kath.ch/ - Bistümer und Gebietsabteien der Schweiz

 

Principality of Liechtenstein: Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Erzbistum Vaduz -

Catholic Links
General information Links - not specifically Catholic:
Principality of Liechtenstein: A few facts, figures, pictures, and links of a small country - compiled by a Liechtensteiner abroad by René Pawlitzek.
and Liechtenstein Online (internet resoure)
Liechtenstein National Tourist Information with an Index page in English which includes "The History of Liechtenstein" - "...At the Viennese Congress of 1815, Liechtenstein became part of the German Confederation...1866 marked the final separation of Liechtenstein from Germany..."
Among the Historical Places and Buildings of Liechtenstein are several parish churches and chapels.

 

Turkey (Asia Minor and Southeastern Europe)

(to Europe)
Armenian Catholic: Archeparchy of Istanbul
Byzantine Catholic Apostolic Exarchate: Istanbul
Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul
(to Asia)
Armenian Catholic: Patriarchate of Cilicia (resides Beirut)
Chaldean Catholic: Archeparchy of Diarbekir
Roman Catholic: Archdiocese of Izmir
Apostolic Vicariate of Anatolia

 

Ukraine

Papal Visit to Ukraine web site - June 23-27, 2001

Catholic Bishops Conference - Ukraine

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Archdiocese of Lviv (Ukrainian Greek Catholic)
The Wooden Churches in Ukraine
Icon Art Gallery
Religious Information Service Ukraine (English)
A Brief History of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
Treat Of Brest Document (1596) reaffirmed faith and loyalty under the Holy See in Rome
Catholic Church Dioceses and Ekzarchat on the site: Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine (Metropolis of Lviv)

Archeparchy of Lviv Byzantine Catholic (Major) The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in L'viv, Ukraine
      Chancery:  Ukraine
                      79000 m. Lviv
                      Ploscha sv. Yura, 5
                      UGCC - Zvernenya

History of the Church

Ukrainian Catholic Parishes

Eparchy of Ivano-Frankivsk -    Chancery: 76000 Ivano-Frankivsk - Mitskevycha st.  5

Eparchy of Kolomyia-Chernivtsi
   Chancery: 78200 Kolomyja, Ivano-Frankivsk reg. - Ivan Franko str., 29

Eparchy of Sambir-Drohobych    Chancery: 82120 Drogobych - Lviv reg. - Truskavetska str., 2
   Address:  82200 Truskavetsk - Lviv reg. -  St. Banera str., 19

Eparchy of Ternopil -
   Chancery: 46001 Ternopil - Sagajdachny str., 14
   Address:  80600 Brody - Lviv reg. - Stus str., 18, (3266) 440-18

Eparchy of Zboriv -
   Chancery: 283300 Zboriv - Ternopil reg. - B. Khmielnytsky str., 17-a

new Archiepiscopal Exarchate of Odessa-Krym, Ukraine (Byzantine Rite) [est. 2003]

will cover the southeastern part of the country, regrouping the regions of Odessa, Mykolayiv, Kherson, Kirovohrad, and Crimea (Krym in Ukrainian).  Reverend Vasyl Ivasiuk, 43, as first exarch of Odessa-Crimea, assigned to the Titular Episcopal See of Benda. Monsignor Ivasiuk studied clandestinely in the seminary and also was ordained a priest clandestinely on August 16, 1989.

 

Archdiocese of Lviv Roman Catholic - Roman Catholic Church in UKRAINE, Metropolis of Lviv

Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine Hierarchic Structure

Select Parish Directory from Menu on Main Page - Parishes

Archives: Lists of Lviv Archbishops, bishops-assistants, Apostolic Nuncios in Ukraine and some biographical facts are given in the archives.

Conference of Bishops

Catholic Church Dioceses and Ekzarchat on the site: Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine (Metropolis of Lviv)

Diocese of Kamyanets-Podilskyi -

Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr

Diocese of Lutsk -


Archeparchy of Lviv Armenian Catholic
Eparchy: Kyiv-Vyshhorod FOR Byzantine-Ukrainian
   Address:  01011 Kyiv - Riznyctska str., 11-b/29

Apostolic administration of Zakarpattia
Apostolic Administration of northern region of the european portion (Roman Catholic) (not in English)
    Address: 107078 Moscow - Novaja Basmannaja str., 16-31
Apostolic Administration of southern region of the european part (Roman Catholic)
   Address: 410028 Saratov - Pushkin str., 11/15
Caritas Ukraine

 


For basic civil information and brief history and genealogy of UKRAINE:

Ukraine the Homeland Page

Maps of Ukraine

Ukrainet

InfoUkes with Ukrainian Map Server - Ukrainian Oblasts.

Welcome to Ukraine

Ukraine Genealogy

Ukraine World GenWeb

Ukrainian Archive Catholic Dioceses

Oblast Map (Clickable)

Ukrainian Road Map.

Lycos Travel for Ukraine.

Excite Travel for Urkraine.

UkraiNet - Yellow Pages.

Ukraine.com - Directory and Guide.

 

United Kingdom and Ireland

England-Great Britain

 


Ireland

 

Scotland

 

Wales 

 

Sweden

 

Yugoslavia

Archdiocese of Beograd -

  • Diocese of Subotica -
  • Diocese of Zrenjanin -

The Bishopric of Kotor is a suffragan of Split-Makarska in Croatia.

 

Historical Research of Catholic Churches & Ancestors
International

Bible Gateway - Search the Bible in 9 Languages and

Multiple Versions

 Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) -

Members include Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan Korea, Laos-Cambodia, Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Thailand and Vietnam.  Associate Members include: Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia and Nepal.

Catholic Bishops' Conference of The Phillipines (CBCP)

·  Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI)

·  Canadian Explorers:  Jacques Cartier expedition to Canada in 1534

·  Age of Exploration Time Line: 3200 B.C.-1779 (Mariners' Museum)

·  Discoverers Biographies (many discoverers were Catholic)

·  St. Patrick's Bascilica in Ottawa, Ontario  and  Tour the Bascilica

·  Great Moments in Catholic History by Fr. Jacques Monet, S.J., Pres. Regis College Toronto

·  WTS Catholic Resources in History
Brief Chronology of Christianity (1A.D. to present)


General History, Genealogy and Directory Links
Some may be helpful aids to locating local Catholic Churches, Cemeteries, addresses, etc.  Others may be helpful for learning about the area and it's history.

Library of Congress: Country Guides

Infoplease: Countries of the World - Almanac.

Maps of Asia, from The Perry-Castańeda Library Map Collection, The University of Texas at Austin.

For basic civil information and brief history:  Lycos Travel web site may be helpful.

For basic civil information and brief history:  Excite Travel web site may be helpful.

Excite: Yellow Pages - International. or Worldpages

The Big Book - GTE
Cemeteries alphabetically listed by Name of Cemetery

At & T: The Ultimate Directory - World Directories.
   AT & T: World Directories of Asia

Korea Yellow Pages for Foreigners.

Telephone Directories on the Web.

MapQuest


More International Directories and Links:

The Vatican

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Verdens bispedřmmer - + Europa + Asia +

Norwegian Worldwide Directory of Catholic Archdioceses and Dioceses.

Catholic Information Service Home Study

Christus Rex has many links to information and history

Catholic Museums

Some Catholic Mailing Lists

The Pope Page: includes biographies, Vatican history,

writings, & more

Selected Papal Encyclicals and Pronouncements
Al Padre's Catholic Corner


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