About the Diocese of Mysore

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mysore (Latin: Diœcesis Mysuriensis; Kannada: ಮೈಸೂರು ಧರ್ಮಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ) is a Latin Rite suffragan diocese of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangalore, serving the Catholic faithful across the southern districts of Karnataka, India.

Patron & Cathedral

The diocese is placed under the patronage of Saint Joseph. Its cathedral is St Philomena’s Cathedral in Mysuru — one of the largest neo-Gothic churches in India and a treasured spiritual landmark of the city.

Territory

The Diocese of Mysore extends over 21,051 km² covering the civil districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu in the State of Karnataka. The faithful of the diocese are served in Kannada, English, Tamil, Telugu and Konkani.

Mission

Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and faithful to the teaching of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Mysore is committed to evangelisation, the celebration of the sacraments, the formation of clergy and laity, the education of youth, the care of the sick and the integral development of all people — especially the poor and the marginalised.

Quick Facts

• Latin name: Diœcesis Mysuriensis
• Established as Pro-Vicariate: 16 March 1845
• Promoted to Vicariate Apostolic: 3 April 1850
• Elevated to Diocese: 1 September 1886
• Metropolitan See: Archdiocese of Bangalore
• Rite: Latin (Roman)
• Cathedral: St Philomena’s Cathedral, Mysuru
• Patron: St Joseph