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Pope Francis
Supreme Head of Catholic Church
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis officially inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee with the solemn Opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. Following a moment of prayer in the basilica's atrium, the Holy Father led the ancient rite, becoming the first "Pilgrim of Hope" to cross the threshold of the Holy Door. This significant act marked the beginning of the Jubilee Year. As the Pope entered St. Peter’s Basilica, the words of the Gospel of John were proclaimed: “I am the Door: if anyone enters through me, he will be saved.” These were followed by Psalm 118: “This is the door of the Lord, through which the righteous enter.” The 2025 Jubilee, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” invites the faithful to deepen their faith and strengthen their commitment to mercy and reconciliation.
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)
ChairmanHis Beatitude Cardinal Mar George Alencherry (Ernakulam-Angamaly)
SecretaryRt. Rev. Alex Vadakumthala (Kannur)
Deputy SecretaryFr. Jacob G. Palackappilly
Tamil Nadu (TNBC)
ChairmanMost Rev. George Antonysamy (Madras-Mylapore)
SecretaryRt. Rev. Thomas Paulsamy (Dindigul)
Deputy SecretaryFr. Francis Joseph
Karnataka (KCBC)
ChairmanMost Rev. Peter Machado (Bangalore)
SecretaryFr. S. Jayanathan
Agra (ARBC)
ChairmanMost Rev. Raphy Manjaly (Agra)
SecretaryRt. Rev. Ignatius D'Souza (Bareilly)
Deputy SecretaryFr. Bhaskar Jesuraj
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
174
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
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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Saints of India
St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, is renowned for his profound faith despite initial doubts....
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, born in 1910 in Kerala, India, is the first Indian woman saint. Known for...
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St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, born in 1805 in Kerala, India, was a pioneering priest, educator, and social reformer. As the...
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St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish Jesuit missionary, is one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity....
St. Gonsalo Garcia
St. Gonsalo Garcia, a 16th-century missionary and martyr, was the first Indian-born saint of the Jesuit Order. A key figure...
St. Joseph Vaz
St. Joseph Vaz was a 17th-century missionary priest from Goa, India, known for his exceptional work in Sri Lanka, where...
St. Devasahayam Pillai
St. Devasahayam Pillai, a 17th-century martyr, is the first Indian layperson to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic...
St. Mariam Thresia
St. Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, a Kerala-based saint, is known for her deep spirituality, dedication to the service of the...
St. Bartholomew the Apostle
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, is traditionally identified with Nathanael in the Gospels. Known...
St. Pantaenus
St. Pantaenus, a 2nd-century Christian theologian, missionary, and scholar, was the head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Renowned for...
St. John de Brito
St. John de Brito, a 17th-century Portuguese Jesuit missionary, is remembered for his profound dedication to spreading Christianity in India....
St. Mariam Baouardy
St. Mariam Baouardy, also known as the 'Little Arab,' was a Lebanese nun who became a member of the Carmelites...
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal, also known as St. Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was a Kerala-based Catholic nun who...
St. Teresa of Calcutta
St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly known as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life...
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