Diocese of Mannar

The Diocese of Mannar () is a Latin Catholic diocese in north-western Sri Lanka, administered by the Bishop of Mannar, currently Fidelis Fernando.

History The Diocese of Mannar was created on 24 January 1981 from parts of the Diocese of Jaffna. Between 14 January 2016 and 22 November 2017, the position of Bishop remained vacant, the diocese being overseen by Apostolic Administrator and retired Bishop Kingsley Swampillai.

Leadership Bishops of Mannar (Roman Rite)

Thomas Savundaranayagam (24 January 1981 – 6 July 1992), appointed Bishop of Jaffna Rayappu Joseph (6 July 1992 – 14 January 2016), retired Apostolic Administrator Kingsley Swampillai (14 January 2016 – 30 December 2017), Bishop of Trincomalee Fidelis Fernando (22 November 2017 – 14 December 2024), retired Gnanapragasam Anthonypillai (14 December 2024 – Present)

Notable Churches

Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar St.Antony's Church, Nedunkandal Our lady of Refuge Church, Ithikandal Our lady of Velankani Church, Thamari Kulam, Adampan St.Philip Neto's Church, Kannady The Sacred Heart Church, Adampan Our lady of Sorrows Church, Adampan St. Antony's Church, Karukkakulam Karthar Kovil, Adampan St. Joseph Church, Andankulam St.Michel's Church, Tharavankoddai St.Joseph Vazz Church, Kallikulam St. Francis Xavier Shrine, Velankulam St.Lawrence Church, Thalimanar Holy Rosary Church, Thalaimannar Christ the King Church, Santhapuram St.Anne's Church, Vankalai

See also Mannar Catholic martyrs (1544)

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