Welcome to the Diocese of Chingleput
An independent diocese declared on 19 July 2002 — 107 parishes, three independent shrines, and eleven vicariates, with 80% of our parishes serving rural communities.
The Diocese at a Glance
The Diocese of Chingleput covers the civil districts of Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram and part of Chennai district, carrying the Gospel to town and village alike.
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Our Shepherd
First Bishop of the Diocese of Chingleput, appointed on 19 July 2002.
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