| The
Catholic Eparchy of Jagdalpur covers, Kanker, Baastar and Dantewada
three southern most districts pf the state Chattisgarh. The Eparchy
covers an area of 39176 Sq. Kms, and the whole area is known as
bastar. Itss population, about 27 lakhs, is constituted of Adivasis,
harijans and otjher Tribes. Adivasis, harijans and other Tribes.
Adivasis who form the major bulk of the population (68%) are of
different tribes, namely: Muria, maria, Halba, Bhjatra, Dorla, etc.
There are almost 78 dialects such as: Muria, Halbi, Dhatri, Gondi,
Chattisgadi, etc., in Bastar. The literacy level is very low Though
Hindi is alien to the majority it is the official language of the
people. The people are poor and their livelihood mainly depends
upon agriculture, fishing, hunting collecting Tendupatha, Mahual
flowers, fruits, etc. The tribal culture of Bastar has it’s
own uniqueness. Navakhjana, Ama. Matti, mandiyari etc., are some
of their major feasts. Dashara of Jagdalpur, Narayanpur Mela and
feast of Danteswari at Dantewada are very famous religious and social
celebrations in Bastar. |
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| MAJOR
ARCHBISHOP
His Beatitude Varkey Cardinal
vithayathil, C.Ss.R |
| Address: |
The Syro Malabr
Major
Archiepiscopal Curia
Mount St. Thomas, P.B. No. 10,
Thrikkakara, P.O., Kochi, Kerala-682 021
Tel. 0484-2424780, 2424768, 2424780
Fax. 0484-2422727, 2355010 (p)
E-mail: abperang@md3. vsnl. net.in |
| OUR
BISHOP |
Patron :
Bishop :
Born :
Priestly Ordination :
Episcopal Ordination :
Address :
|
St. Joseph
Mar Simon Stock Palathra CMI
11-10-1935
01-12-1964
19-03-1993
Bishop’s House,
Lalbagh, Jagdalpur,
Bastar Dt., C.G. 494001 |
Tel. :
Fax. :
E-mail :
Area :
Total of population :
Density of Population :
Catholics :
Languages :
|
07782-228293,228307 (P)
07782-228307
bishopjg@sancharnet.in
39,171 sqs kms
27 Lakhs
58%
6500
Hindi and Tribal Dialects |
| FORMER PRELATE |
|
Bishop :
Born :
Professed :
Ordained :
Appointed exarch :
Episcopal Ordination :
Died :
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Mar Paulinus Jeerakath
CMI
17-03-1919
24-11-1937
18-02-1946
23-03-1972
11-05-1977
06-08-1990 |
| EPARCHIAL CURIA |
|
| Officials: |
|
Protosyncellus
Finance Officer
Chancellor & PRO |
Fr. Kuran Puthumana CMI
Fr. Tomy Valliara CMI
Fr. Joseph Kollamparambil CMI |
| Proto-Presbyters:- |
|
Centre-
North-
South-
Secretary to Bishop-
Secretary to Bishop-
|
Fr. Joseph Jeerakath
Fr. Joy Chavarananickal CMI
Fr. Sebastaian Kalapura CMI
Fr. Sebastaian Kalapura CMI
Fr. Antony Kochuparambil |
| College
of Eparchial Consultors Ex-Officio: |
1.Protosyncellus
2.Finance Officer
3.CMI Provincial-
4 to 6.: Protopresbyters (Centre, North and South)
|
Fr. James Panackal CMI |
| Finance Council |
|
1.Protosyncellus
2.Finance Officer
3.Treassurer of BSM-
|
Fr. Thomas Vadakkumkara
CMI
Fr. Kurian Macheril CMI
Fr. James Arampulickal |
| Priests Council
Ex. Officio Members |
|
1.Protosyncellus Proto-Presbyters:-
2.Centre
3.North
4.South
5.CMI Provincial
6.Finance Officer C.D.
7.Finance Officer BSM
8.Chancellor
9. Rector of Minor Seminary
10.Rector of Minor Seminary
11.Director of SWC
12.Chairman of Edu. |
Fr. Kurian Puthumana CMI
Fr. Joseph Jeerakath
Fr. Joy Chavarananickal CMI
Fr. Sebastaian Kalapura CMI
Fr. James Panackal CMI
Fr. Tomy Valliara CMI
Fr. Thomas Vadakkumkara CMI
Fr. Joseph Kollamparambil CMI
Fr. James Arampulickal
Fr. Joseph Kavalam CMI
Fr. Thomas Medackal CMI
Fr. Joseph Kuttianical CMI |
| COUNCILS
AND COMMITTEES |
Evangelization and
Councils:
Fr. Kurian Puthumana CMI
Fr. Joseph Kollamparambil CMI
(In-Charge of Catechism)
Fr. Abraham Palakkattuchira CMI
Fr. J.C. Prasad Puthukulangara CMI
Sr. Kripalatha DBS, Sr. Teena CMC,
Sr. Rosiline DBS
|
Communication Media:
Fr. Biju Kalezhath
Fr. Joy Chavarananiyil CMI
Fr. Abraham Thuruthumaly CMI
Sr. Celine DBSM Sr.Noel CMC
|
Social Works and
Health Care:
Fr. Thomas Medackal CMI :Director
Fr. Kurian Macheril CMI :Asst. Director
Sr. Tess Flower SABS
Sr. Prahba SMS, Sr. Silvi FCC |
Inter Religious,
Eccumenical Dialogue and Public Relation:
Fr. George Kaniarakath CMI
Fr. Jose Eroorickal CMI
Fr. Thomas Kannamkulam CMI
Fr. Abraham Palakkattuchira CMI
Fr. Joseph Kollamparampil CMI |
Vocation:
Fr. Biju Kalezhath
Fr. Francis Chackumakal
Fr. Augustine Vadekkedath
|
Youth:
Fr. Kurias Karimundackal
Fr. Sebastian Kalapurackal CMI
|
Family Laity and
Marriage:
Fr. Abraham Thuruthuamly CMI
Fr. Joy Chavaranaickal CMI |
Bal Bhavans:
Fr. Sebastian Kalapura CMI
Fr. Alexander Maramattam CMI
Fr. James Panackal CMI
Sr. Sicily MSMI, Sr. Mary Joseph CMC |
Education
Fr. Joseph Kuttianickal CMI
Sr. Tresa George MSMI, Sr. Ansa CMC
Sr. Elsa SABS, Sr. Rossitta DBS |
Legal Aid:
Fr. James Arampulickal
Fr. Tomy Valliyara CMI
Fr. Joseph Kollamparampil CMI |
Department of Accounts:
Fr. Kurian Macheril CMI
Fr. Peter Kuppayil CMI
Fr. Tomy Valliara CMI
Fr. Thomas Vadakkumkara CMI |
MPM Hospital Administrative
Council
Fr. Biju Kalezhath :Chairman
Fr. Thomas Kannamkulam CMI :Exe. Director
Fr. Joseph Kuttianickal CMI :Secretary
Fr. Thomas Vadakkumkara CMI
Fr. Tom Arackal CMI |
In-Charge of Bishop’s
House:
Fr. Joseph Kuttianickal CMI |
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