A. Catholic Population
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As of Dec. 31, 2005, Nalgonda diocese had 68,230 baptized Catholics, accounting for 1.12 percent of all 6,065,650 people in the territory. The archdiocese had 62 parishes and 255 mission stations. In 2005, the archdiocese recorded 250 baptisms and 3,000 catechumens. |
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People in the Diocese
Baptized Catholics: 68,230 or 1.12%
Followers of non-Christian religions or cults (mostly Hindus): about 6 million
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B. Diocesan and Religious Priests
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Diocesan priests: 106
Religious Priests: 14 (12 Indians, 2 foreigners)
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C. Religious Brothers , Sisters
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Religious Brothers: 12
Religious Sisters: 321
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D. Deacons
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Transitional: 2
Permanent: none
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E. Lay Missionaries, Catechists
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Lay missionaries: 234
Catechists: 234 (salaried: 126, volunteers: 108)
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F. Seminaries, Houses of Formation
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Minor seminary: 1
Major seminary: none
Houses of Formation: 1
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G. Deaneries in Diocese:
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Roman Catholic Mission Church
Guru Nilayam, Bhonagiri
Christu Jyothi Church, Mahabubnagar
St Mary's Church, Miryalaguda
Mary, Queen of the Apostles Cathedral Church, Nalgonda
Nirmala Church, Suryapet
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H. There are 62 parishes and 255 mission stations in the diocese
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| Bishop Govindu Joji along with bishops from neighboring dioceses and priests offering Mass during a Marian feast |
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| Catholics attending a Bible convention at Mariarani Cathedral church in Nalgonda |
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Diocesan Activities and Organizations
A. Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations
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Diocesan Pastoral Centre (Suvartha Nilayam)
Director: Father P. Marianna
Phone: (91) 8682-244457
Diocesan Marriage Tribunal
Chairman: Father P. Arogyam
Phone: (91) 8684-220780
Diocesan Education Committee
Deputy General Manager of Diocesan Schools: Father M. Balashowry
Phone: (91) 8682-244723
Scholarships Desk (linked to the Education Committee)
Director: Father P. Solomon
Phone: (91) 8682-233194
Diocesan unit of Catholic Religious of India (CRI)
President: Father Karlapati Kishore
Phone: (91) 8681-248126
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B. Catholic Educational Institutions
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Schools |
Students |
| Primary Schools |
1 |
284 |
| Secondary Schools |
11 |
6,869 |
| Post-Secondary Schools |
2 |
1,379 |
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C. Catholic Social Welfare
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Hospitals: 2
Clinics and Dispensaries : 16
Elderly homes: 3
Homes for the disabled: 2
AIDS hospices: 1
Orphanages: 5
Centers, hostels for youth: 5
Socio-economic centers: 1
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D. Social Communications
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The diocese has a monthly newsletter called Proclaim
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| Vicar General Monsignor P. Arogyam praying over a victim of a rail accident at Nalgonda Government Hospital in June 2006 |
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| An anti-HIV/AIDS campaign organizedby Mattampalli parish, in collaboration with the state government |
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Religious Congregations, Societies and Institutes
A. Religious Institutes of Men
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Order of Friars Minor Capuchin ~ OFM Cap
First Order of the Discalced Carmelites ~ OCD
Congregation of the Mission, Vincentians ~ CM
Heralds of Good News ~ HGN
Heralds of Compassion ~ HC
Society of Jesus, Jesuits ~ SJ
Pontifical Institute for the Foreign Missions ~ PIME
Salesians of Don Bosco ~ SDB
Society of the Divine Word ~ SVD
Brothers of St Gabriel ~ SG
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B. Religious Institutes of Women
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| The December 2006 issue of the diocesan newsletter |
Catechist Sisters of St. Ann ~ CSA
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Ann ~ CSSA
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Anne, Bangalore ~ SAB
Congregation of St. Ann of Providence ~ SA
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Elizabeth ~ CSSE
Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy ~ DM
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary ~ FMM
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate ~ FSI
Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pondicherry ~ FIHM
Franciscan Sisters of St. Louis De Gonzague ~ FSAG
Missionaries of Charity ~ MC
Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph ~ FSJ
Missionary Sisters of Immaculate ~ MSI
Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians ~ MSMHC
Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco ~ FMA
Sisters of the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament ~ SABS
Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit ~ SSpS
Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Servants of Mary ~ OSM
Sisters of Charity of Sts. Barthalomeo Capitanice and Unicenza Gerosa ~ SCCG
Society of Jesus, Mary, Joseph ~ JMJ
Society of Nirmala Dasikal ~ SND
Society of St. Ann-Luzern ~ SAS
Little Sisters of Christ ~ LSC
Dominican Sisters
Deena Sevana Sabha ~ DSS
Satyaseva Catechist Sisters of the Families, Bangalore ~ SCSF
Augustinian Sisters
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| Children are getting their mid-day
meal at Medacheruvu parish of Nalgonda diocese. The food is supplied by the American organization, Catholic Relief Services (CRS). |
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| Loans being provided to women by the Nalgonda diocesan social service society director Father A. Joseph at Bhongir parish. The Bridge Foundation, engaged in welfare activities, sponsors them. |
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| General Characteristics of the Diocese
Geography
The diocesan territory stretches over a land area of 32,661 square kilometers and comprises the civil districts of Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar.
Population
The population in the diocese was 2,852,092 as of 2005. The population of the whole country is 1 billion. The main group of tribals in the districts are the Lambadas. Telugu and Urdu are the main languages.
Political structure
The major parties in the districts are the Indian National Congress, Telugu Desam and the Communists.
Economy
The per capita income is 9,148 rupees (US$208 as of February 2007). There are no major industries in the district. The principal crops are paddy, groundnut, red gram, green gram, castor, cotton and chilly.
Telecommunications
Telecommunication services are fairly widespread. No TV or radio stations.
Transportation
The infrastructural facilities are good. The modes of transport are railways, public buses and other road vehicles.
Education
The literacy rate here is 50.78 percent.
Cultural dimension
Local art forms of dance, drama and singing are popular.
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