A. Catholic Population
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As of 2006-2007, Cuddapah diocese had 90,599 baptized Catholics, representing 1.42 percent of all 6,3 73,286 people in the territory. The diocese had 51 parishes and 354 mission stations. During 2006-2007, the diocese recorded 3,800 baptisms. |
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People in the Diocese
Baptized Catholics: 90,599, or 1.42%
Members of other Christian denominations (approximate): 6, 2 82, 686
Followers of other religions (mostly Buddhists): Hindus: 5, 550, 450, Muslims: 729, 865 and others: 2,371
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B. Diocesan and Religious Priests
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Diocesan Priests: 125
Religious Priests: 21
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C. Deacons
D. Religious Brothers , Sisters
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Religious Brothers: 16
Religious Sisters: 504 (464 Indians, 40 foreigners)
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E. Lay Missionaries, Catechists
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Catechists: 510 (50 salaried, 560 volunteers)
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F. Seminaries, Houses of Formation
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Minor seminary: 1
Address: St Peter's Minor Seminary
Anandashramam
Siddavatam-516 237
Kadapa District (Andhra Pradesh), India
Minor Seminarians: 78
Major seminarians: 30
Novitiates and Houses of Formation for Religious Men and Women: 2
Arogyamatha Novitiate (Catechetical Sisters of Arogyamatha)
Address: Ramanjaneyapuram
Kadapa-516 002, India
Christu Jyothi Novitiate (Christu Jyothi Sisters)
Address: Anandashram campus
Siddavattam, Kadapa District, India
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G. Deaneries in Diocese are:
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St Mary's Cathedral, Mariapuram
Kadapa-516 003 (Kadapa deanery)
St Louis Church, Palmaner-517 408
Chittoor District (Palmaner deanery)
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church
Porumamilla-516 193, Kadapa District. (Porumamilla deanery)
St Theresa's Church, Proddatur- 516 360
Kadapa District (Proddatur deanery)
St John Bosco Church
Palmaner Road, Chittoor-517 001 (Chittoor deanery)
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H. There are 51 parishes and 354 mission stations in the diocese
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| Girls being trained in embroidery as part of women's welfare program of the diocesan social service society |
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| Jeevadhara Nilayam, a street children's home, Kadapa |
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Diocesan Activities and Organizations
A. Major Diocesan Commissions and Councils (Click here for details)
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| First Holy communicants at Pulivendula |
Commission for Social Activities
Pastoral Centre & Jyothirmai
Commission for Propagation of Faith and Holy Childhood
Commission for Youth Apostolate
Commission for Schools
Vocation Promotor
Commission for Catechetics
Commission for Liturgy
Commission for Laity
Commission for SC, ST & BC
Commission for Charismatic Renewal
Legion of Mary
Vincent De Paul Society
Catholic Religious of India (CRI) Kadapa unit
Women's Development Centre
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B. Catholic Educational Institutions
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Schools |
Students |
| Pre-Primary Schools |
57 |
19,500 |
| Primary School |
51 |
8,000 |
| Secondary School |
32 |
12,000 |
| Colleges |
3 |
3,321 |
| Technical Schools |
2 |
1,385 |
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C. Catholic Social Welfare (Click here for details)
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Hospitals: 6
Dispensaries: 4
Elderly homes: 1
Homes for the disabled, AIDS hospices, orphanages: 3
Orphanages for Boys: 9
Orphanages for Girls: 6
Rehabilitation Centres: 3
Social Welfare Centres: 7
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D. Social Communications
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The diocese has a monthly newsletter
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E. Other Church Organizations and Associations
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Anandashram (a place of prayer, meditation, retreats and recollections)
Address: Siddavattam-516 237
Kadapa District, India
Phone: +8589-272087
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| Some of the inmates of the Handicapped Centre at Mydukur |
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| A view of the priests and faithful at the shrine of Our Lady Health in Kadapa on the day of the feast of Mother Mary |
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Religious Congregations, Societies and Institutes
A. Religious Institutes of Men
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Order of Friars Minor Capuchins ~ OFM Cap
Salesians of Don Bosco ~ SDB
Society of Jesus ~ SJ
Vincentians ~ VC
Montfort Brothers of St Gabriel ~ SG
Order of Friars Minor Franciscans ~ OFM
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B. Religious Institutes of Women
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Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Bon Secours ~ FBS
Franciscan Sisters of St Louis Gonzaga ~ FSAG
Missionary Sisters of Mary Immaculate ~ MSMI
Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ SSHJ
Sisters of St Ann Bangalore ~ SAB
Daughters of Divine Providence ~ DDP
Deena Sevana Sabha ~ DSS
Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate ~ FSI
Franciscan Sisters of St Joseph ~ FSSJ
Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate ~ MSI
Society of Jesus Mary Joseph ~ JMJ
Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima ~ FS
Society of Sisters of St Ann Madras ~ SSA
Catechetical Sisters of Arogyamatha ~ CSA
Daughters of Mary Immaculate ~ DMI
Congregation of the Sisters of St Ann -Guntur ~ CSSA
Christu Jyothi Sisters ~ CJS
Congregation of the Mother of Carmel ~ CMC
Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pondicherry ~ FIH
Missionaries of Charity ~ MC
Carmelite Sisters of St Teresa ~ CSST
Catechist Sisters of St Ann ~ CSA
Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception ~ FHIC
Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy ~ SOLM
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary ~ FMM
Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux ~ HFB
Carmelite Sisters of St Teresa ~ CSST
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| General Characteristics of the Diocese
In a land area of 31,019 square kilometers, the diocesan territory covers the civil districts of Kadapa and Chittoor.
Population
In the diocese of Cuddapah, the population is 63, 73,286 at end of 2006. (The population of the whole country is over 1 billion).
Political structure
The two main political parties in the region are the Indian National Congress and the Telugu Desam Party. Kadapa is the home district of the State Chief Minister, Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, who belongs to the Congress party.
Economy
The per capita income in the diocesan territory is Rs. 10,708 (as of July 2008 US$251).
Kadapa district is a repository of mineral wealth like lead, barites, asbestos and limestone. It is also known for "Cuddapah stone" used in construction and slabs. Cement production is a major industry in the district. Chittoor is known for its agro-based industries such as fruit-processing units and byproducts of horticulture. Chittoor has vast potentialities for development of floriculture and plantation crops like coffee and areca nuts.
The major agricultural products of the area are: groundnut, paddy, sugarcane, cotton, turmeric and jowar.
Telecommunications
Telecommunications services are fairly widespread.
There is a radio station in Kadapa.
Transportation
Transportation infrastructure facilities are good.
The modes of transport are mainly public buses and trains
Education
The literacy rate in the diocesan territory is: 64.8 percent
Language
The languages used are Telugu, Tamil and English.
Cultural dimension
Burra Katha, a local folklore is popular. So also local forms of dance and drama.
< Last updated on: August 13, 2008 >
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