The Metropolitan 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

  • 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

Apostolic Administrator:

(04 November 2024 - 05 July 2025)

Archbishop: ( 02 August 2025 – present)

(24 August 2014 – 04 November 2024)

(24 April 2003 – 24 August 2014)

  • Archbishop Marianus Arockiasamy

(28 August 1987 - 24 April 2003)

Msgr. T.A. Soosai Archdoicesean Administrator: ( 25 March 1987 - 28 August 1987)

  • Archbishop Casimir Gnanadhikkam, S.J.

( 16 June 1985 - 25 March 1987)

  • Archbishop Justin Diraviam

(06 July 1967 - 16 June 1985)

  • Archbishop John Peter Leonard SJ

(08 January 1938 - 06 July 1967)

Suffragan dioceses

Gallery

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

External links

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