Diocese of Neyyattinkara

The Diocese of Neyyattinkara () is a diocese located in the town of Neyyattinkara in the ecclesiastical province of Trivandrum in India.

History

• 14 June 1996: Established as Diocese of Neyyattinkara from the Diocese of Trivandrum

The majority of the population of Neyyattinkara Roman Catholic Diocese belong to major ethnic group of Nadar Community. The Holy Throne has established the Diocese of Neyyattinkara for the exclusive evangelisation of the area, progress and preservation of the Latin Catholic Minority.

Leadership

• Bishops of Neyyattinkara Roman Rite(Latin)
• Bishop Vincent Samuel (14 June 1996 – present)

Saints and causes for canonisation

• Servant of God Fr. Adeodatus (Muthiyavila Valiyachan)

Diocesan Officials

References

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy