Roman Catholic Diocese of Alleppey
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Diocese of Alleppey Dioecesis Alleppeyensis ആലപ്പുഴ രൂപത | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alappuzha (
Quilon
, covering an area of 333 square kilometers.
The Diocese of Alappuzha is headed by the archbishop, Bishop James Raphel Anamparambil (incumbent since 2019).[1] The Episcopal see is the Bishop's House which is located near the Alappuzha Beach. The cathedral church of Alleppey is the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral located at Convent Square, Alappuzha.[citation needed]
Institutions
St. Antony's Orphanage, founded by the Diocese of Alappuzha, is located opposite the Mount Carmel Cathedral, Alappuzha.[2] More than ten thousands of alumni's are working in different parts of the world from this organization which was firmly established by Reynolds Purackal and Former Bishop Michael Arattukulam.[3][4]
Saints and causes for canonization
- Ven. Fernanda Riva[5]
- Servant of God Sebastian Lawrence Casimir Presentation Valiyathayil[5]
- Servant of God Reynolds Purackal[5]
References
- ^ "Alleppey (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "St Antonys Orphanage".
- ^ "A boost for industrial sector in Alappuzha". The Hindu. 11 February 2011.
- ^ "St. Anthony's Orphanage – Alappuzha".
- ^ a b c "Saints & Blessed – CCBI". Retrieved 17 October 2019.