Establishment of the Eparchy
On 10 October 2017, Pope Francis established the Eparchy of Shamshabad and appointed Mar Raphael Thattil as its first bishop.
The Archdiocese of Shamshabad is part of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, serving the faithful through evangelisation, pastoral care and faith formation. Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Archdiocese works to nurture Christian communities, strengthen families, accompany young people and reach out to those in need. Through the dedication of its clergy, religious and lay faithful, it continues its mission of sharing Christ’s love and witness in everyday life.
The Archdiocese of Shamshabad serves the faithful of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church through pastoral care, evangelisation and faith formation. Guided by the Gospel, its mission is to nurture vibrant Christian communities, strengthen families, accompany young people and bring the love of Christ to all.
On 10 October 2017, Pope Francis established the Eparchy of Shamshabad and appointed Mar Raphael Thattil as its first bishop.
On 7 January 2018, the Eparchy was officially inaugurated and Mar Raphael Thattil was installed as its first bishop.
On 28 August 2025, Shamshabad was elevated to a Metropolitan Archeparchy, and Mar Prince Antony Panengadan was elected its first Metropolitan Archbishop.
The Archeparchy of Shamshabad envisions a vibrant faith community rooted in Christ, united in love and committed to proclaiming the Gospel. Through evangelisation, spiritual formation and compassionate service, we seek to nurture faith, strengthen families and inspire every person to become a witness to Christ in the world.
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The Archdiocese of Shamshabad serves the Syro-Malabar Catholic faithful through faith formation, pastoral care and community outreach, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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