History of Catholic Church In Kerala, India

The history of the  Catholic Church in Kerala goes back to the times of the Apostolic Church. The trade between Rome and Muziris Port was prevalent even before the time of Jesus Christ.  We welcome all of you to know more about the legacy of Catholic Church in Kerala and in India.

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Ministry

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Culture

Catholic Life

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Our Contribution

Jesus, Our Master

In the tapestry of human history, one figure stands out as a beacon of love, compassion, and profound wisdom – Jesus, Our Lord & Master. His teachings, recorded in the pages of the New Testament, transcend time and cultural boundaries, offering a timeless guide to living a life of purpose and virtue.

Bible - Malayalam

POC Malayalam Bible

Bible - English

Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition

Pope Francis

Christianity In Kerala

Catholic church consists of 3 ritual churches in Kerala

1

Roman Catholic Church

Roman Catholic Church is following the Latin Rite Liturgy as followed in Western Church headed by Pope Francis

2

Syro Malabar
Church

Syro Malabar Church is following the Syro-Malabar liturgy, known as the Qurbana, originates in the Chaldean church in Persia.

3

Syro Malankara Church

Syro Malankara Church is following West Syriac Rite Liturgy. On 20 September 1930 Syro-Malankara Church united with the Catholic Church

4

Other Churches
in Kerala

There are other orthodox and sectarian churches in Kerala apart from the already listed catholic churches

Roman Catholic Dioceses

Archdiocese of Verapoly

Archdiocese of Trivandrum

Diocese of Alleppey

Diocese of Calicut

Diocese of Cochin

Diocese of Kannur

Diocese of Kottapuram

Diocese of Neyyattinkara

Diocese of Punalur

Diocese of Quilon

Diocese of Sultanpet

Diocese of Vijayapuram

Syro Malabar Catholic Dioceses

Archdiocese of Erkm-Angamali

Archdiocese of Changanassery

Archdiocese of Kottayam

Archdiocese of Tellicherry

Archdiocese of Trichur

Diocese of Idukki

Diocese of Irinjalakkuda

Diocese of Kanjirappally

Diocese of Kothamangalam

Diocese of Mananthawadi

Diocese of Pala

Diocese of Palghat

Diocese of Thamarassery

Syro Malankara Catholic Dioceses

Archdiocese of Trivandrum

Archdiocese of Thiruvalla

Diocese of Bathery

Diocese of Mavelikkara

Diocese of Muvattupuzha

Diocese of Parassala

Diocese of Pathanamthitta

Courses on Kerala Catholic History

We run the following courses on the life, culture, social and economical contributions of the Catholic Community in Kerala (God's Own Country)

Kerala Catholic History

History of the Catholic Church - Portuguese Period

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Rev. Dr. Antony George Pattaprambil

Women Empowerment

Mother Eliswa, CTC & Woment Empowerment

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4/5

Dr. Sr. Sucy CTC

Education

Catholic Contribution in the field of Education

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Dr. Sr. Teresa CSST

Leading Catholic Icons from History

Biographies of the members of the Roman Catholic Church over the Last 4 Centuries

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