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Pope Francis

Supreme Head of Catholic Church

Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, 2024 at 7pm, with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by the Holy Father, who will then preside over the celebration of the Night Mass of the Lord's Birth inside the Basilica. It will be possible to follow the event only through the giant screens installed in St. Peter's Square.

CBCI Leadership

President

Most Rev. Andrews Thazhath

Metropolitan Archbishop of Thrissur

Vice President-I

Most Rev. George Antony samy

Metropolitan Archbishop of Madras - Mylapore

Vice President-II

Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas

Bishop of Bathery

Secretary General

Most Rev. Anil Joseph Thomas Couto

Metropolitan Archbishop of New Delhi

Deputy Secretary General

Rev. Fr. Mathew Koyickal

Director of CBCI Centre

Regional Offices

Kerala (KCBC)

His Beatitude Cardinal Mar George Alencherry (Ernakulam-Angamaly)
ChairmanHis Beatitude Cardinal Mar George Alencherry (Ernakulam-Angamaly)
Rt. Rev. Alex Vadakumthala (Kannur)
SecretaryRt. Rev. Alex Vadakumthala (Kannur)
Fr. Jacob G. Palackappilly
Deputy SecretaryFr. Jacob G. Palackappilly

Tamil Nadu (TNBC)

Most Rev. George Antonysamy (Madras-Mylapore)
ChairmanMost Rev. George Antonysamy (Madras-Mylapore)
Rt. Rev. Thomas Paulsamy (Dindigul)
SecretaryRt. Rev. Thomas Paulsamy (Dindigul)
Fr. Francis Joseph
Deputy SecretaryFr. Francis Joseph

Karnataka (KCBC)

Most Rev. Peter Machado (Bangalore)
ChairmanMost Rev. Peter Machado (Bangalore)
Fr. S. Jayanathan
SecretaryFr. S. Jayanathan

Agra (ARBC)

Most Rev. Raphy Manjaly (Agra)
ChairmanMost Rev. Raphy Manjaly (Agra)
Rt. Rev. Ignatius D'Souza (Bareilly)
SecretaryRt. Rev. Ignatius D'Souza (Bareilly)
Fr. Bhaskar Jesuraj
Deputy SecretaryFr. Bhaskar Jesuraj
Most Rev. Andrews Thazhath
Vice PresidentMost Rev. Andrews Thazhath

CBCI at a Glance: United in Witness

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, established in 1944, exemplifies the unity and dedication of the Catholic Church in fostering faith throughout the nation. Guided by a deep-rooted commitment to the Gospel, this collective effort consistently fortifies the fabric of our diverse communities.

Founded
1944
Bishops
257
Dioceses
175
Churches
13309

Latin

The Latin Rite in India, characterized by its rich traditions and diverse communities, forms a significant part of the Catholic Church's heritage in the country. Rooted in centuries of faith and practice, the Latin Rite upholds the liturgical norms and canonical disciplines as practiced universally by the Roman Catholic Church.

Bishops190
Dioceses132
Churches9360
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Syro-Malabar

The Syro-Malabar Church is an East Syrian Rite, Major Archiepiscopal Church in full communion with the Vatican. It is the second-largest Eastern Catholic Church after the Ukrainian Church and the largest of the Saint Thomas Christian denominations with roots tracing back to the evangelistic activity of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century.

Bishops65
Dioceses35
Churches2753

Syro-Malankara

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church is an Antiochian Rite Major Archiepiscopal Church centered in Kerala, India. It traces its origins to the re-establishment of communion with the Catholic Church in 1930, led by Archbishop Mar Ivanios. It celebrates the liturgy according to the West Syrian liturgical tradition.

Bishops16
Dioceses12
Churches1196

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St. Bartholomew the Apostle

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St. John de Brito

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St. Mariam Baouardy

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St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal

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St. Teresa of Calcutta

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