Roman Catholic Diocese of Tuticorin

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tuticorin (Latin: Tuticoren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Tuticorin in the Ecclesiastical province of Madurai in India.

History

• June 12, 1923: Established as the Diocese of Tuticorin from the Diocese of Tiruchirapalli

The first Latin indigenous bishop, Rt.Rev. Tiburtius Roach, is from this diocese only.

Special churches

• Minor Basilicas:
  • Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows, Tuticorin

Leadership

• Bishops of Tuticorin (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Yvon Ambrose (April 1, 2005 – present)
  • Bishop Peter Fernando (later Archbishop) (December 8, 1999 – March 22, 2003)
  • Bishop Siluvaimathu Teresanathan Amalnather (November 29, 1980 – December 8, 1999)
  • Bishop Ambrose Mathalaimuthu (August 30, 1971 – December 6, 1979)
  • Bishop Thomas Fernando (June 26, 1953 – November 23, 1970)
  • Bishop Francesco Tiburzio Roche, S.J. (June 12, 1923 – June 26, 1953)

References

• Giga-Catholic Information
• Catholic Hierarchy
• Diocese website