Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dharmapuri

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dharmapuri

Sacred Heart Cathedral, located in Dharmapuri, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dharmapuri and is a popular tourist site.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dharmapuri is a diocese located in the city of Dharmapuri in the Ecclesiastical province of Pondicherry and Cuddalore in India.

History

It was built in January 24, 1997 & Established as Diocese of Dharmapuri from the Diocese of Salem.

Leadership

Bishops of Dharmapuri (Latin Rite)

·        Bishop Joseph Anthony Irudayaraj, S.D.B. (January 24, 1997 – January 13, 2012)

·        Bishop Lawrence Pius Dorairaj (since January 13, 2012)