Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai

The Archdiocese of Madurai (Madhuraien(sis)) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church. Its episcopal see is located in the city of Madurai, India.

History

 * 8 January 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from the Diocese of Trichinopoly
 * 21 October 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Madurai
 * 9 September 1953: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai

Leadership

 * Archbishops of Madurai
 * Archbishop Antony Pappusamy (26 July 2014 – present)
 * Archbishop Peter Fernando (22 March 2003 – 26 July 2014)
 * Archbishop Marianus Arokiasamy (3 July 1987 – 22 March 2003)
 * Archbishop Casimir Gnanadickam, S.J. (3 December 1984 – 26 January 1987)
 * Archbishop Justin Diraviam (13 April 1967 – 3 December 1984)
 * Archbishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. (19 September 1953 – 13 April 1967)
 * Bishops of Madurai
 * Bishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. (later Archbishop) (8 January 1938 – 19 September 1953)

Suffragan dioceses

 * Dindigul
 * Kottar
 * Kuzhithurai
 * Palayamkottai
 * Sivagangai
 * Tiruchirapalli
 * Tuticorin