A. Catholic Population
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As of June 2005, Nellore diocese had 68,765 baptized Catholics, representing 1.05 percent of all 6,531,312 people in the territory. The diocese had 72 parishes and 350 mission stations. On average, the diocese records 500 baptisms per year. There are 300 catechumens annually on average. |
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People in the Diocese
Baptized Catholics: 68,765 or 1.05%
Members of other Christian denominations (approximate): 6,462, 547
Followers of other religions (mostly Hindus): Hindus, 80 percent; Muslims, 10 percent; others, 10 percent
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B. Diocesan and Religious Priests
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Diocesan Priests: 140
Religious Priests: 8
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C. Religious Brothers , Sisters
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Religious Brothers: 2
Religious Sisters: 233
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D. Catechists
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Catechists: 260 (fully trained: 58, full-time, but untrained: 22, part-time, but untrained: 180)
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E. Seminaries, Houses of Formation
G. Deaneries in Diocese
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St Joseph's Cathedral, Santhapet, Nellore-524001, India
St Theresa's Church, Catholic Mission, Atmakur P.O., Nellore-524322, India
Catholic Mission, Malavyanagar, Gudur P.O., Nellore-524126, India
Catholic Mission, Kanigiri P.O., Prakasam -523157, India
Roman Catholic Mission Church, Kondapuram P.O., Kavali, Nellore-524239, India
Catholic Mission, Cumbum P.O., Markapur, Prakasam-523333, India
St Theresa's Church, Ongole P.O., Prakasam-523 001, India
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F. There are 72 parishes and 350 mission stations in the diocese
Diocesan Activities and Organizations
A. Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations
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| Bishops offering a concelebrated Mass on the day of consecration of Bishop Prakasam. |
Commission for Bible
Commission for Catechetics
Commission for Education
Commission for Evangelization
Commission for Familie
Commission for Health
Commission for Laity
Legion of Mary
Commission for Liturgy
Marriage Tribunal
Pastoral Council
Prison Ministry
Pastoral Projects
Propagation of Faith & Holy Childhood
SC, ST, BC Commission (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes)
Commission for Social Communications
Vincent De Paul Society
Commission for Vocations
Commission for Women's Welfare
Commission for Youth
Diocesan Social Service Centre
In-charge:
Father A S Savio
Address: Catholic Mission, Maddurupadu-524201, Nellore District, India
Phone: (+86) 26-201125
Mobile: 09440277784
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B. Catholic Educational Institutions
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Schools |
Students |
| Pre-primary Schools |
2 |
75 |
| Primary Schools |
27 |
3,861 |
| Secondary/High Schools |
22 |
7,710 |
| Junior Colleges |
2 |
490 |
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C. Catholic Social Welfare
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Hospitals: 15
Dispensaries: 4
Homes for the disabled: 5
AIDS hospice: 1
Boarding Homes/Orphanages: 16
Hostels for Youth: 2
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D. Social Communications
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Commission for Social Communications
Director: Father Lourdu Reddy
Phone: (+86) 1-2345951
The diocese has a monthly newsletter called "The Little Flower"
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| Fishing nets being given to fishermen after Tsunami in an affected Nellore village |
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| World AIDS day celebrations in Nellore town being organized by the Diocesan social service society |
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Religious Congregations, Societies and Institutes
A. Religious Institutes of Men
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Missionaries of St Francis De Sales
Order of Friars Minor Capuchins ~ OFM, Cap
Society of Jesus ~ SJ
Salesians of Don Bosco ~ SDB
Franciscan Missionary Brothers
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B. Religious Institutes of Women
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| Women's day celebrations in Nellore |
Bethlemite Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ BETHL
Franciscan Clarist Congregation ~ FCC
Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny ~ SJC
Franciscan Sisters ~ FC
Sisters of Paris Foreign Missionary Society ~ MEP
Franciscan Sisters of St Aloysius Gonzaga ~ FSAG
Holy Cross Sisters ~ SHC
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,Pondicherry ~ FIHM
Sisters of Jesus Mary Joseph ~ JMJ
Missionaries of Charity ~ MC
Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima ~ FS
Sisters of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ PBVM
Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco ~ FMA
Mother of Sorrows Servants of Mary (Servites Sisters) ~ OSM
Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master ~ PDDM
Sisters of Charity of St Anne ~ SCHSA
Sisters of Redemption ~ SR
Sisters of St Ann of Luzern ~ SAS
Sisters of St Ann of Madavaram ~ SSA
Congregation of the Sisters of St Ann, Phirangipuram (Guntur) ~ CSSA
Sisters of St Anne of Tirurchirapalli ~ SAT
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| General Characteristics of the Diocese
In a land area of 30,800 square kilometers, the diocesan territory covers the civil districts of Nellore and Prakasam.
Population
In Nellore diocese, the population is 6,531,312 as of June 2005. (The population of the whole country is about 1,2 billion.)
Political structure
The main political parties are the Congress Party, Telugu Desam (regional party) and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Economy
The per capita income in the diocesan territory is: Rs 11,381 or US$285 (as of February. 2008).
There are no major industries in the diocesan area except handloom sector which is a small scale industry.
The main crops are paddy, sugarcane, cotton and tobacco.
Nellore district is also known for aqua (prawn and fish) culture. The district, in fact, is called the "shrimp capital of India."
Telecommunications
Telecommunication services (dish connections) are fairly widespread in the diocesan territory. No TV broadcasting station.
Transportation
The infrastructure facilities for transport are good. Buses of the State Road Transport Corporation and rail are the modes of transport.
Education
The literacy rate in the diocesan territory is 61.2 %
Cultural dimension
Cinema is popular among the people. Local varieties of dance and drama are also popular.
< Last updated on: February 27, 2008>
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