About Diocese
His Holiness Pope John Paul II by the Bull “Ad Aptius Provehendum” dated June 14, 1996 erected the Latin Diocese of Neyyattinkara. The origin of Christianity in this area dates back to 1600 A.D. The people who received baptism from St. Francis Xavier came and settled in Neyyattinkara, Vlathankara, Amaravila and Parassala.
Mission
Widespread missionary activities in the Diocese began at the dawn of the present century. It was the saintly Archbishop Aloysius Maria Benziger OCD the Co-adjutor Bishop of Quilon in 1900 and Bishop in 1905, who propagated Christian faith in the Diocese.
Patron Saint
The patron saint of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara is Saint Joseph the Worker. The Diocese of Neyyattinkara was established on June 14, 1996. Saint Joseph is the patron saint of the diocese.
Our Bishops
Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel
Diocesean Bishop
Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvarajan Dasan
Coadjuctor BishopExplore Our Ministries
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral ministry is a calling to shepherd, guide, and care for God’s people with compassion and faith.
Director: Rev. Fr. Joy Sabu
Family Ministry
Family ministry nurtures faith, strengthens relationships, and supports families in living out God’s love.
Director: Rev. Fr. Joseph Rajesh
Religious & Vocation
Clergy, Religious and Vocation Ministry is dedicated to guiding individuals in discerning their spiritual calling and deepening their faith journey.
Director: Rev. Dr. Aloysius Sathyanesan
Education Promotion
Education Promotion Ministry empowers minds and nurtures faith through learning and spiritual growth.
Director: Rev. Fr. Johny K. Lawrence
Youth Ministry
Youth ministry inspires and equips young people to grow in faith, serve others, and live out the Gospel.
Director: Rev. Dr. Christudas Thomson
View all Pastoral Letters of Diocese of Neyyattinkara to keep updated about the activities of Diocese.
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Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen by the College of Cardinals as the 267th successor to Saint Peter on May 8, 2025. His election marks a historic moment as the first pope from North America and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine. Rooted in the tradition of service and evangelization, he previously guided the Church as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, bringing with him a wealth of missionary experience from his years in Peru.
Inspired by the legacy of Pope Leo XIII, Pope Leo XIV has embraced Catholic social teaching as a cornerstone of his papacy, advocating for justice, dignity, and the common good. Since ascending to the Chair of Saint Peter, he has called for unity among the faithful, a renewed commitment to peace, and a compassionate response to global conflicts, reflecting the Church’s mission to be a beacon of hope in the world.
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Very Rev. Fr. D. Shajkumar
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