About the Archdiocese of Guwahati
Some details of Archdiocese of Guwahati
The Archdiocese of Guwahati was created on August 1, 1995, from the diocese of Guwahati which was established on August 16, 1992 with Bishop Thomas Menamparampil as its first Bishop by St. Pope John Paul II.
The following chart will help you to have quick glance at the archdiocese:
| Patron of the Archdiocese : | Christ the Bearer of the Good News |
| Archbishop : | Most. Rev. John Moolachira |
| Archbishop Emeritus : | Most. Rev. Thomas Menamparampil |
Vicar General : | Fr. Mathew Anchukandam |
Procurator : | Fr. John Paul |
| Chancellor : | Fr. Crosper Sangma |
| Financial Administrator : | Fr. Joseph Olickal |
| Archbishop’s Secretary : | FR. John Paul |
| Area : | 13,961 Sq. Km. |
| Total Population : | 6.5 Million (Approx.) |
| Total Number of Catholics : | 60047 |
| Languages Spoken : | Assamese, Bodo, Rabha, Garo, Karbi, Tiwa, Hindi, Santali, Sadri, Oraon, and English |
| Parishes / Centres : | 45 |
| Priests (Diocesan) : | 39 |
| Priests (Religious) : | 145 |
| Religious Brothers : | 20 |
| Convents : | 103 |
| Sisters : | 525 |
| Students of Theology : | 10 |
| Regents : | 7 |
| Students of Philosophy : | 15 |
| Minor Seminarians : | 44 |
Cagtechetical Centre : | 1 |
Hospitals : | 3 |
Palliative Care Center : | 01 |
Primary Health Care Centres : | 11 |
Homes For Destitute : | 05 |
University : | 1 |
Colleges : | 02 |
Schools : | 72 |
Boarding for Boys : | 29 |
Boarding for Girls : | 42 |
Vocational Training Centres : | 08 |
Women Development Centres : | 07 |
Social Service Societies : | 05 |