The Roman Catholic Diocese of kadapa () is a
diocese
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History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, prov ...
located in the city of
Kadapa
Kadapa is a city in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the Rayalaseema region, and is the district headquarters of YSR Kadapa district. It is located south of the Penna River. The city is surrounded on three sides by ...
in the
ecclesiastical province
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of
Hyderabad
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in India.
Presently, there are about 66 parishes catering to 81,580 Catholics in the diocese.
[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dcudd.html Catholic Hierarchy] Planning of New Diocese in Kuppam (Chittoor district) for Chittoor District and neighbour people. This New Diocese of Kuppam will be helpful and be connected to Dharmapuri and Kadapa Dioceses.
Diocese of KUPPAM :
Our Lady Of Health Catholic Church
(Arogya Matha Catholic Church)-1976,
Arogya Matha Road,
Kuppam - 517425,
Chittoor District,
Andhra Pradesh.
History
* 19 October 1976: Established as the Diocese of kadapa from the
Diocese of Nellore
Leadership
*
Bishop
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s of kadapa (
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)
** Bishop
Gali bali(11 December 2018-08 March 2025)
**Bishop Gallela Prasad (31 January 2008 – 10 December 2018)
**Bishop Doraboina Moses Prakasam (26 July 2002 – 7 December 2006)
**Bishop Prakash Mallavarapup (22 May 1998 – 26 July 2002)
**Bishop Abraham Aruliah Somavarapa (28 October 1976 – 24 January 1998)
Notes
Chittoor District will have a New Diocese in Kuppam Soon. Kuppam Diocese will be connected and serve to Dharmapuri and Kadapa Dioceses.
External links
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Roman Catholic dioceses in India
Christian organizations established in 1976
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1976 establishments in Andhra Pradesh
Christianity in Andhra Pradesh
Kadapa
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