The Diocese of Sivagangai was erected on 25 July 1987, following its bifurcation from the Archdiocese of Madurai. St. John de Britto (†1693), its patron saint, came to this region as a Jesuit missionary from Europe and laid the firm foundation of faith among thousands of people.
Pope Francis appointed Rev. Fr. Lourdu Anandam as the Bishop of Sivagangai on 21 September 2023. He was born on 15 August 1958 in Thiruvarangam, Tamil Nadu. After completing his philosophical studies at Arul Anandar College, Madurai, and theological formation at St. Paul's Seminary, Tiruchirappalli, he pursued higher studies in Germany. He obtained a Doctorate in Systematic Theology from the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg. He was ordained a priest on 6 April 1986 for the Archdiocese of Madurai, and has since rendered distinguished service in various pastoral, academic, and administrative roles.
| Date | Time | Appointment | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Evaluation of the Lenten Ministry of Lay Evangelizers | Amaithiyagam | |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Palm Sunday Liturgical Celebration | Alangara Annai Cathedral, Sivagangai | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Morning | Priests’ Sanctification Day | Vianney Pastoral Centre |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Evening | Chrism Mass | Alangara Annai Cathedral, Sivagangai |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Finance Council Meeting | Bishop's House | |
| Apr 02, 2026 | Evening | Maundy Thursday Service | Cathedral |
| Apr 03, 2026 | Evening | Good Friday Service | Cathedral |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Easter Vigil Mass | Cathedral | |
| Apr 06, 2026 | Groundbreaking Ceremony | Anjukottai | |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Requiem Mass | Sivagangai | |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Holy Mass | Kalaiyarkoil | |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Evening | Feast Mass | Pamban |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Renovated Church Blessing | Muthupattanam | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Seminarians Get together | Vianney Pastoral Centre | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Flag Post Blessing at Marudanthai | Gaspar Nagar | |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Evening | Renovated Church Blessing at Kizhakku Thalir Marunthoor | Kurumilangudi |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Morning | Teacher’s Meeting | Vianney Pastoral Centre |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Marriage Mass | Chrompet | |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Recollection – IVD Deacons | Madurai | |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Morning | IVD – Priestly Ordinations | Madurai |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Evening | Feast Mass | Gnanaolivupuram |
