Welcome to the Archdiocese of Verapoly

For over three and a half centuries, this Archdiocese has stood among the oldest and most storied seats of the Catholic Church in India — its roots reaching back to 1657, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Malabar was established through the labours of Carmelite missionaries, and its story deepening in 1886, when Pope Leo XIII raised it to the dignity of a Metropolitan Archdiocese.

Today, under the pastoral leadership of Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil, the Archdiocese continues to serve its faithful through its parishes, schools, hospitals, and charitable institutions — carrying forward a legacy of faith and service that spans generations, under the patronage of St. Joseph.

We invite you to explore this site to learn about our history, our institutions, and the many ministries at work across the Archdiocese. Whether you belong to our parish family or are visiting us for the first time, you are warmly welcome here.