| Jurisdiction | Diocese |
|---|---|
| Latin | Dioecesis Dindigulensis |
| Local | திண்டுக்கல் மறைமாவட்டம் |
| Country | India |
| Metropolitan | Madurai |
| Province | Madurai |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Joseph in Dindigul |
| Patron | Saint Joseph |
| Established | 10 November 2003 |
| Area | 6,266 km² |
| Population | 2,068,000 |
| Population as of | 2013 |
| Catholics | 145,213 |
| Catholics percent | 7.0 |
| Bishop | Thomas Paulsamy |
| Metro archbishop | Anthony pappusamy |
| Website | Website of the Diocese |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul (Latin: Dindigulen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dindigul in the ecclesiastical province of Madurai in India.
History
- 10 November 2003: Established as Diocese of Dindigul from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai and Diocese of Tiruchirapalli
Leadership
- Bishops of Dindigul (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Thomas Paulsamy (11 April 2016 – Present)
- Bishop Antony Pappusamy (10 November 2003 – 26 July 2014)
Saints and causes for canonisation
- Servant of God Augustine Pereira[1]
References
- ^ "Saints & Blessed – CCBI". Retrieved Oct 17, 2019.