The Eparchy of Belthangady is an Eastern Catholic eparchy in Belthangady, India, under the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. It was established in 1999 by Pope John Paul II's bull "Cum Ampla"And appointed Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhi as its first bishop[1999-2025]. It is a suffragan diocese of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Tellicherry. The bishop of this diocese is Mar James Patteril . This diocese had been established for the Syro-Malabar Christians of three districts in Karnataka, namely Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi.
Prelates
Bishops
| Sl.no | Ordinary | Designation | Year of appointment | Last year of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Mukkuzhy | Bishop | 1999 | 2025 |
| 2 | James Patteril C.M.F | Bishop | 2025 | present |