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The cathedral of the first diocese in India.

It is believed that Christianity was introduced to India by Thomas the Apostle,
who is said to have reached the Malabar Coast of Kerala in 52 AD.

Christian communities developed and expanded further when
Portuguese missionaries arrived in the 13th and 14th centuries.

History of a few oldest dioceses in India as the cradle of Indian Christianity
can be dated back to the 15th century.

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Diocese of Meerut

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Activities and Organizations

Catholic Educational Institutions

  • College:
    1
  • High Schools:
    41
  • Higher Secondary Schools:
    26
  • Primary schools:
    91

Catholic Social Welfare

  • Ashram (Prayer Centre):
    1
  • Diocesan Social Service Centre:
    1
  • Dispensaries:
    18
  • Homes for the aged:
    5
  • Homes for the physically handicapped:
    3
  • Hospitals:
    12
  • Hostels for school children:
    18
  • Nursery Centers:
    5
  • Social Work Societies:
    4
  • Vocational Training Centers:
    2

Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations

  • Catechetics, Bible, Liturgy:
    Executive director: Father John Mendonca
  • Catholic Charismatic Movement:
    Executive director: Father Thomas Masih
  • Dialogue & Ecumenism:
    Executive director: Father Peter Praksah
  • Education:
    Executive director: Father Frederick Rosario
  • Enquiry & Communication:
    Executive director: Father John Mendonca
  • Evangelization:
    Executive director: Father John Chiman
  • Health:
    Executive director: Father Albert S
  • Holy Childhood:
    Executive director: Father John Chiman
  • Justice & Peace:
    Executive director: Father Jesu Amirtham
  • Laity & Family:
    Executive director: Father Faustin Pinto
  • Social Works:
    Executive director: Father Albert S
  • Women:
    Executive director: Ms. Olive Nazareth
  • Youth & Vocation:
    Executive director: Father Peter Antony

Social Communications

  • Bimonthly magazine in Hindi:
    Kripaongi Mata (Our Lady of Graces)
    Address: Kripaongi Mata, c/o Shrine of Our Lady of Graces, P.O. Sardhana, Meerut, U.P., 250342, India
    Phone: +91 1237- 236127

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