Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Adilabad was created by Pope John Paul II on 23 July 1999. The first bishop, Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI, was ordained bishop on 6 October 1999 at which time the diocese also was inaugurated.
Ordinaries Bishop's Sl.No Ordinary Designation Year of appointment Last year of service 1 Joseph Kunnath CMI Bishop 6th October 1999 6th August 2015 2 Antony Prince Panengaden Bishop 6th August 2015 30th August 2024 3 Joseph Lukose Thachaparambath, C.M.I Bishop 28th August 2025 present External links Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Adilabad at Catholic-Hierarchy