Our Bishop

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, the bishop of Kohima, was born in Neezhoor, Kerala, on March 02, 1959. His father, Uthupp​an Charalel, died 1962 in an accident. His mother, Anna, who is still alive and in good health, brought him up with other five of his siblings (one brother and four sisters). He completed his elementary education in his native place, completing his Matric in 1974.

The Bishop began his priestly formation in 1974 at St. Joseph’s Seminary, .........

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Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Kohima

 (A Bridge for the living & the dead)

The Cathedral is the most important Church in a diocese since it is the seat of the diocesan bishop and as the symbol of unity and hierarchical communion in the Church. In fact the term “Cathedra” means Chair. It is the Church where the bishop of the diocese presides over the liturgy. The word “Catholic” is derived from the Latin word “Catholicus” and the Greek adjective” Katholkose” meaning ‘Unive.........

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Catholic Church in Nagaland

The Diocese of Kohima is situated in Nagaland, one of the Eight Sister states of Northeast of India sharing the international border with Myanmar. The diocese covers the entire state of Nagaland. Geographically, it has the area of 16, 579 sq kms, with a total population of 19,78,602 (2011 Census), with a literacy rate of 80.11%. The Catholic population at present is 61,905 in 36 parishes and 21 mission centres. There are 17 major tribes speaking their own dialects and the presence of Catholic communities in all the tribes is noteworthy. Among them, the Angami and Lotha communities have largest Catholic Population.............

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A Quick Glance Of Cathedral

Diocesan Officials 

Most. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil
Bishop of Kohima
 ​+91- 9402832891  ​ [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Carolus Neisalhou Kuotsu
Vicar General
 ​+91- 9436005591  ​ [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Jacob Charalel
Chancellor
 ​+91- 9436824593  ​[email protected]
Rev. Fr. Dr. George Punnolil
Financial Administrator
 ​​+91- 9402988157  ​ [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Gwatilo Alex Tep
Secretary of bishop
 ​​+91- 9485210215  ​[email protected]

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Diosece at a Glance

19,90,036

Total 
Population


63,142

Catholics

109

Diocesan Priest


100

Religious Priest

493

Religious Sisters


8

Brothers in Regency

36

Parishes

85

CONVENTS

9

FULL-TIME CATECHISTS

170

PART-TIME CATECHISTS


7

UNIVERSITY  & COLLEGES

28

HR. SEC. SCHOOLS


32

High School

46

Primary and middle school

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Featuring

Rev. Deacon John Thurr ordained Priest

Rev. Deacon John Thurr was ordained Catholic priest by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohimaon 30 th December at St. Xavier Church – …

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News & Events

8th Sema Naga Priest Ordained

Rev. Deacon Phikuto Xavier Kasho SDB was ordained priest at St. Francis of Assisi Church Lazami on 28th December 2022 by Most Rev. Dr. James …

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St. Paul Church - Chiechama celebrates Golden Jubilee

St. Paul Church - Chiechama, under St. Dominic Savio parish Chiephobozou scaled the golden year on 17th December 2022. Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil,…

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Golden Jubilee - Jalukie Parish

St. Xavier Parish - Jalukie scaled the golden milestone on 4th December 2022.

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Former Bishops

Most Rev. Abraham Alangimattathil SDB, DD

First Bishop

Diocesan of Kohima (1973 – 1996)
Most Rev. Jose Mukala DD

Second Bishop

Diocesan of Kohima (1998 – 2009)

Contact us

Bishop's House, P.O. Box 519, 
Kohima-797001, Nagaland, India
E-mail ID: [email protected]
Cont. No. +91 9485210215

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