The diocese was founded on 20 May 1887 by Pope Pius XI by his Papal bull Quod Jam Pridem. The boundaries of diocese were from Periyar (river) in Aluva to Bharathappuzha. Later it was extended to Palakkad district and extended to Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu and was the largest catholic diocese in India.The diocese was founded on 20 May 1887 by Pope Pius XI by his Papal bull Quod Jam Pridem. The boundaries of diocese were from Periyar (river) in Aluva to Bharathappuzha. Later it was extended to Palakkad district and extended to Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu and was the largest catholic diocese in India.
Judicial Vicar
V. Rev. Dr. Varghese Panthirayithadathil
Defender of Bond
Rev. Fr. George Arackamyalil
Promoter of Justice
Rev. Fr. George Arackamyalil
Notary
Rev. Fr. Antony Venganilkkunnathil