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The CBCI unites the Catholic bishops of India in their pastoral and spiritual leadership. Rooted in the Gospel and guided by the love of Christ, we are dedicated to deepening faith, fostering unity among our diverse communities, and promoting social justice and peace across the nation.
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Pope Leo XIV
Supreme Pontiff
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India is pleased to express its deep joy and happiness on the election of the new Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. The Church in India joins with millions of Catholics around the world in raising our hearts and minds in thanksgiving to the Heavenly Father for providing us a shepherd after the pattern and image of His Son, Jesus Christ, the Supreme Shepherd.
The Church in India pledges its total loyalty and allegiance to the new Pope Leo XIV, and assure His Holiness of our fervent prayers that the Holy Spirit who inspired the Cardinal-electors to choose Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the successor of St. Peter, may continue to guide and strengthen His Holiness in the discharge of the duties of the Petrine Ministry for the good of the Catholic Church and for the well-being of the entire humanity.
CBCI Leadership
Most Rev. Andrews Thazhath
Metropolitan Archbishop of Thrissur
Most Rev. George Antony samy
Metropolitan Archbishop of Madras - Mylapore
Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas
Bishop of Bathery
Most Rev. Anil Joseph Thomas Couto
Metropolitan Archbishop of New Delhi
Rev. Fr. Mathew Koyickal
Director of CBCI Centre
Regional Offices
Kerala (KCBC)
Tamil Nadu (TNBC)
Karnataka (KCBC)
Agra (ARBC)
CBCI at a Glance: United in Witness
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, established in 1944, exemplifies the unity and dedication of the Catholic Church in fostering faith throughout the nation. Guided by a deep-rooted commitment to the Gospel, this collective effort consistently fortifies the fabric of our diverse communities.
Latin
The Latin Rite in India, characterized by its rich traditions and diverse communities, forms a significant part of the Catholic Church's heritage in the country. Rooted in centuries of faith and practice, the Latin Rite upholds the liturgical norms and canonical disciplines as practiced universally by the Roman Catholic Church.
Syro-Malabar
The Syro-Malabar Church is an East Syrian Rite, Major Archiepiscopal Church in full communion with the Vatican. It is the second-largest Eastern Catholic Church after the Ukrainian Church and the largest of the Saint Thomas Christian denominations with roots tracing back to the evangelistic activity of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century.
Syro-Malankara
The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church is an Antiochian Rite Major Archiepiscopal Church centered in Kerala, India. It traces its origins to the re-establishment of communion with the Catholic Church in 1930, led by Archbishop Mar Ivanios. It celebrates the liturgy according to the West Syrian liturgical tradition.
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Saints of India
St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, is renowned for his profound faith despite initial doubts....
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, born in 1910 in Kerala, India, is the first Indian woman saint. Known for...
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St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, born in 1805 in Kerala, India, was a pioneering priest, educator, and social reformer. As the...
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St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish Jesuit missionary, is one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity....
St. Gonsalo Garcia
St. Gonsalo Garcia, a 16th-century missionary and martyr, was the first Indian-born saint of the Jesuit Order. A key figure...
St. Joseph Vaz
St. Joseph Vaz was a 17th-century missionary priest from Goa, India, known for his exceptional work in Sri Lanka, where...
St. Devasahayam Pillai
St. Devasahayam Pillai, a 17th-century martyr, is the first Indian layperson to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic...
St. Mariam Thresia
St. Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, a Kerala-based saint, is known for her deep spirituality, dedication to the service of the...
St. Bartholomew the Apostle
St. Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, is traditionally identified with Nathanael in the Gospels. Known...
St. Pantaenus
St. Pantaenus, a 2nd-century Christian theologian, missionary, and scholar, was the head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Renowned for...
St. John de Brito
St. John de Brito, a 17th-century Portuguese Jesuit missionary, is remembered for his profound dedication to spreading Christianity in India....
St. Mariam Baouardy
St. Mariam Baouardy, also known as the 'Little Arab,' was a Lebanese nun who became a member of the Carmelites...
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal, also known as St. Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was a Kerala-based Catholic nun who...
St. Teresa of Calcutta
St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly known as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life...
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