EPARCHY OF THUCKALAY
Heavenly Patron
Holy Mary, Mother of Christ and Image of the Church
Second Patron
St Geevarghese Sahada
Inauguration of the Eparchy
1997-02-02
Papal Bull Instituting Eparchy
First Bishop
Mar George Alencherry
Second Bishop
Mar George Rajendran SDB
Area
Civil Districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram, Virudunagar, Madurai and Theni
Total Area
32,374.30 Sq Kms
No.of Catholics
30799
Basic Christian Communities
250
Foranes
8
Parishes
58
Mission Stations
15
Mission Centres
23
Priest of the Diocese
53
Priest from Other Diocese
12
Priest from Religious Congregations
25
Sisters
317
Seminarians
26
Men Religious Congregations
4
Women Religious Congregations
17
Women Secular Institute
1
Convents
62
| Institution Name | No.of Institution |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical Institution | 13 |
| Arts and Science College | 1 |
| Technical Education Centres | 1 |
| Higher Secondary Schools | 12 |
| HIgh Schools | 15 |
| Middle Schools | 4 |
| Primary Schools [I-V] | 10 |
| Primary Schools [LKG-V] | 5 |
| Nurseries/Kindergartens | 33 |
| Special Schools | 8 |
| Home for Mentally and Physically Challenged | 2 |
| Dispensaries | 12 |
| Orphanages | 5 |
| Home for the Destitute | 3 |
| Home for the Aged | 2 |
| Home for Mental Patients | 2 |
| Care Centre for HIV Patients | 1 |
| Hostels | 0 |
| Tailoring Centre | 6 |
| Production Centre | 15 |
| Press | 1 |
