The Diocese of Hyderabad was created by the Bulla “Eius in Terris”, dated 28 April 1958, and officially erected on 23 August 1958, the diocese was split off from the Archdiocese of Karachi.
The diocese comprises parts of the Hyderabad, Larkana, and Sukkur Divisions.
In the Hyderabad Division: the Districts of Hyderabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Badin, Sanghar, Mirpur Khas, Tharparkar, Thatta, Umerkot, and Sujawal.
In the Larkana Division: the Districts of Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, and Shikarpur.
In the Sukkur Division: the Districts of Sukkur, Khairpur, Ghotki, Shaheed Benazir Abad (formerly Nawabshah), and Naushahro Feroze.
The main church is St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Hyderabad.
n 2001, territory was lost along with additional territory in the Archdiocese of Karachi to form the Apostolic Prefecture of Quetta.
The diocese is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Karachi.
Bishop Max John Rodrigues led the Diocese of Hyderabad from his appointment by Pope John Paul II on 3 December 1999, until his resignation was accepted by Pope Francis on Tuesday, 16 December 2014.
Pope Francis appointed as Bishop-elect Fr. Samson Shukardin, O.F.M., V.G., a Franciscan who until then had been serving as Vicar General of the Diocese.
The Catholic Diocese of Hyderabad in Pakistan is currently led by Bishop Samson Shukardin, O.F.M.
He was appointed in 2014, succeeding Bishop Max John Rodrigues.
Prior to that, the diocese was led by Bishop Joseph Coutts, who later became a Cardinal.
We honor the dignity of every person, recognizing the presence of God in diverse cultures and traditions.
We foster genuine connections across religious, ethnic, and social lines to encourage peace and reconciliation.
We encourage thoughtful, respectful conversations rooted in empathy, listening, and shared values.
We focus on what unites us — love, hope, justice, and compassion — rather than what divides.
We are rooted in the teachings of Christ and guided by Scripture, prayer, and sacramental life.
We serve all people — especially the poor, sick, and marginalized — with love, dignity, and care.
We strive for harmony within the Body of Christ, embracing all cultures and backgrounds as one family of faith.
We believe in nurturing minds and hearts through Catholic education, forming leaders with wisdom and character.
We actively promote interfaith respect, peaceful coexistence, and social justice in all we do.
We encourage ongoing formation, discernment, and a personal relationship with Christ through prayer and service.
In 2018, the Diocese celebrated a major moment in its mission history: Sister Anita Maryam Mansingh of the Kacchi Kohli tribe took her perpetual vows, becoming the first nun from her tribal community after 65+ years of evangelization efforts.
