1899 முதல் அருளின் பயணம்
Eight chapters, one faith — from MEP missionaries to the Jubilee Church of today.
Erected on 1st Sept 1899 by Pope Leo XIII, bifurcated from Pondicherry. Most Rev. Hugo M. Bottero (MEP) becomes first Bishop.
Bishop Bottero translates the Bible into Tamil. Bishop Chapuis promotes native priesthood, preparing for Indian clergy.
Most Rev. Peter Francis consecrated — first indigenous Bishop. Mission stations bloom at Ariyalur, Kulumur, Thiruvalanthurai.
Bishop D. Paul Arulsamy implements Council reforms, uplifts Elakurichi Shrine & spreads devotion to Veeramamunivar.
Bishop Peter Remigius builds chapels, upgrades 100+ schools, and leads pastoral renewal across 6 vicariates.
100 years celebrated gloriously. Poondi Shrine raised to Minor Basilica by the Holy See — jewel of the Diocese.
Bishop Antonisamy Francis shepherds with focus on family, youth & new evangelization for 16 fruitful years.
Bishop Jeevanandam Amalanathan ordained 11 Feb 2024. Diocese celebrates 125 years — Synodal, Missionary, Marian.
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