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{{Short description|Roman Catholic Archdiocese in Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{more footnotes|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox diocese
{{Infobox diocese
|jurisdiction = Archdiocese
|jurisdiction = Archdiocese
|name = Madurai
|name = Madurai
|latin = Archidioecesis Madhuraiensis
|latin = Archidioecesis Madhuraiensis
|country = India
|local = மதுரை உயர்மறை
|rite = [[Latin Rite]]
|image = St. Mary's Cathedral Madurai.jpg
|cathedral = St. Mary’s Cathedral
|image_size = 230px
|caption = Cathedral of St Mary in [[Madurai]]
|province = Madurai
|country = [[India]]
|denomination = [[Catholic Church]]
|sui_iuris_church = [[Latin Church]]
|rite = [[Roman Rite]]
|cathedral = Cathedral of Our Lady of Dolours (St. Mary's Cathedral) in [[Madurai]]
|cocathedral =
|cocathedral =
|patron = [[John de Brito|St John de Brito]]
|parishes = 67
|area_km2 = 8,910
|area_km2 = 8,910
|population = 5,495,800
|population = 2,068,000
|population_as_of = 2004
|population_as_of = 2014
|catholics = 170,000
|catholics = 145,000
|catholics_percent= 3.1
|catholics_percent= 7
|pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
|pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
|bishop = [[Peter Fernando]]
|metro_archbishop = [[Anthony Pappusamy]]
|coadjutor =
|coadjutor =
|vicar_general = Jeyaraj J.
|episcopal_vicar = John Diraviam M.
|auxiliary_bishops=
|auxiliary_bishops=
|website = {{official|http://www.archdioceseofmadurai.com}}
}}
}}


The '''Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai''' ({{lang-la|Madhuraien(sis)}}) is an [[archdiocese]] located in the city of [[Madurai]] in India.
The '''Archdiocese of Madurai''' ({{langx|la|Madhuraien(sis)}}) is a [[Latin Church]] ecclesiastical jurisdiction or [[archdiocese]] of the [[Catholic Church]]. Its [[episcopal see]] is located in the city of [[Madurai]], [[India]].


==History==
==History==
* January 8, 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from the [[Diocese of Trichinopoly]]
* 8 January 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from the [[Diocese of Trichinopoly]]
* October 21, 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Madurai
* 21 October 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Madurai
* September 9, 1953: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai
* 9 September 1953: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai


==Leadership==
==Leadership==
* Arch[[bishop]]s of Madurai (Roman rite)
* Archbishops of Madurai
**Archbishop [[Antony Pappusamy]] (26 July 2014 – present)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news.va/en/news/other-pontifical-acts-538 |title=Pontifical Acts - 26 July |accessdate=2014-08-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812205725/http://www.news.va/en/news/other-pontifical-acts-538 |archivedate=2014-08-12 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Archbishop Antony Pappusamy|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bpappu.html|website=Catholic Hierarchy|accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="ucan">{{cite web|title=Archbishop Pappusamy|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/archbishop-pappusamy/765|website=Archdiocese of Madurai|publisher=UCAN Directory|accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref>
** Archbishop Peter Fernando (March 22, 2003 – present)
** Archbishop [[Marianus Arokiasamy]] (July 3, 1987 – March 22, 2003)
** Archbishop [[Peter Fernando]] (22 March 2003 – 26 July 2014)
** Archbishop [[Casimir Gnanadickam]], [[Society of Jesus|S.J.]] (December 3, 1984 – January 26, 1987)
** Archbishop [[Marianus Arokiasamy]] (3 July 1987 – 22 March 2003)
** Archbishop [[Justin Diraviam]] (April 13, 1967 – December 3, 1984)
** Archbishop [[Casimir Gnanadickam]], [[Society of Jesus|S.J.]] (3 December 1984 – 26 January 1987)
** Archbishop [[John Peter Leonard]], S.J. (September 19, 1953 – April 13, 1967)
** Archbishop [[Justin Diraviam]] (13 April 1967 – 3 December 1984)
** Archbishop [[John Peter Leonard]], S.J. (19 September 1953 – 13 April 1967)
* Bishops of Madurai (Roman Rite)
* Bishops of Madurai
** Bishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. (later Archbishop) (January 8, 1938 – September 19, 1953)
** Bishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. (later Archbishop) (8 January 1938 – 19 September 1953)


==Suffragan dioceses==
==Suffragan dioceses==
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul|Dindigul]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul|Dindigul]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottar|Kottar]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottar|Kottar]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Kuzhithurai|Kuzhithurai]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai|Palayamkottai]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai|Palayamkottai]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Sivagangai|Sivagangai]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Sivagangai|Sivagangai]]
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* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Tuticorin|Tuticorin]]
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Tuticorin|Tuticorin]]


==Source==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
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* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/madu0.htm Giga-Catholic Information]
File:ST.MARY'S CATHEDRAL FRONT VIEW.jpg|Front view of St Mary's Cathedral
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* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmadu.html Catholic Hierarchy]
File:ST.MARY'S CATHEDRAL SIDE VIEW.jpg|Side view
File:ST.MARY'S CATHEDRAL INSIDE VIEW.jpg|Inside view
File:ST.MARY'S CATHEDRAL MAIN ALTAR VIEW.jpg|Main altar view
</gallery>


==References==
{{coord missing|India}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/madu0.htm GCatholic.org] [[Wikipedia:SPS|{{sup|[''self-published'']}}]]
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* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmadu.html Catholic Hierarchy] [[Wikipedia:SPS|{{sup|[''self-published'']}}]]

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[[Category:Roman Catholic dioceses in India]]
[[Category:Religious organizations established in 1938]]
[[Category:Christian organizations established in 1938]]
[[Category:Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century]]
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[[Category:1938 establishments in India]]
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[[Category:Christianity in Tamil Nadu]]

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Latest revision as of 08:45, 1 November 2024

Archdiocese of Madurai

Archidioecesis Madhuraiensis

மதுரை உயர்மறை
Cathedral of St Mary in Madurai
Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provinceMadurai
Statistics
Area8,910 km2 (3,440 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2014)
2,068,000
145,000 (7%)
Parishes67
Information
DenominationCatholic Church
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralCathedral of Our Lady of Dolours (St. Mary's Cathedral) in Madurai
Patron saintSt John de Brito
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Metropolitan ArchbishopAnthony Pappusamy
Vicar GeneralJeyaraj J.
Episcopal VicarsJohn Diraviam M.
Website
Official website

The Archdiocese of Madurai (Latin: Madhuraien(sis)) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church. Its episcopal see is located in the city of Madurai, India.

History

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  • 8 January 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from the Diocese of Trichinopoly
  • 21 October 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Madurai
  • 9 September 1953: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai

Leadership

[edit]

Suffragan dioceses

[edit]
[edit]
  • Front view of St Mary's Cathedral
    Front view of St Mary's Cathedral
  • Side view
    Side view
  • Inside view
    Inside view
  • Main altar view
    Main altar view

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Pontifical Acts - 26 July". Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Archbishop Antony Pappusamy". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Archbishop Pappusamy". Archdiocese of Madurai. UCAN Directory. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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