There are about 15,000 Christians in Indore according to a survey held in the beginning of the 21st century. This sizeable population of Christians in the city have been instrumental in building a collective culture of churches, missionary schools, colleges, hospitals and provided a range of other useful services. These have been a pillar of support not only for local Christian families but also for people of other religious and ethnic beliefs.
Churches in Indore
Churches in Indore
There are a number of Churches in Indore. Primarily, most of them are Roman Catholic. Others are Methodist and Baptist in doctrinal beliefs. These places of worship for the local Christian community have also evolved as places for social gatherings and socio-cultural bonding between vibrant and participatory Christian families.
Love Church, Indore
Love Church, Indore
Most of the churches in Indore fall under the administration of the Catholic Diocese of Indore. The Indore Mission territory covers a vast area of 1,10,000 sq. kms and contains the districts of Indore, Dhar, Khargone, Jhabua, Ujjain, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Dewas, Shajapur, Vidisha, Bhilsa, entire Bhopal, Khandwa and Hoshangabad.
Famous Churches in and around Indore
Find below some of the famous Churches in Indore which are a focal point of worship and social gathering for the local Christian community:
- Indore Deanery
Address: 10, Old Sehore Road P.B. 168 Indore - 452 001
Phone: 0731 - 2492203, 2904577 (Bishop) - St. Francis Cathedral
Address: P.B. 168, 10, Old Sehore Road Indore – 452 001
Phone: 0731-2493800 - Infant Jesus Church
Address: Nandbag Colony Tikaria Badshah Road Indore-452 006
Phone: 0731-5531008, 9424589180 - St Theresa Church
Address: Pushpa Nagar Tilak Nagar P.O Indore- 452 018
Phone: 0731- 2561359 - St. Joseph’s Church
Address: 113/12, Nandanagar Indore- 452 011
Phone: 2559789, 2570176, 09407136188 - Roman Catholic Church
Address: Sector No.1, Pithampur Dt Dhar - 454 775
Phone: 07292-253083, 94251 91143 - The Indore Pentecostal Church Of God
Address: 52B Vandana Nagar Near Tilak Nagar Indore- 452018
Phone: 0731 259 4030 - White Church
Address: Godhra Hwy White Church Colony Indore- 452001 - Pastoral Centre
Address: Prerana Sadan Sriram Talawali (Indore-Dhar Road) P.O. Bisnavada, Via: Betma Indore - 453 001
Phone: 0731- 2895313/2309516 - St. Francis of Assisi
Address: PB 168, 10 Old Sehore Rd. Indore, 452001
Phone: 07312493800 - St. Norbert
Address: CAT Rangawasa Rao Indore-453331
Phone: 07312856824 - St. Arnold’s Church
Address: Scheme No-74/C Vijayanagar Indore- 452 010
Phone: 0731-2570040/2576788 - St. Vincent Pallotti Church
Address: Behind Electronic Complex Vijay Nagar P.O Indore – 452 010
Phone: 07898491478 - Holy Rosary Church
Address: Khurda, P.O. Khurdi Via: Manpur Dt. Indore- 453 661.
Phone: 07324-238233 - Church Of God Full Gospel In India
Address: 41, Lalaram Nagar Indore- 452001
Phone: 0731 249 4886 - Red Church
Address: National Highway 59 Red Church Colony Indore 452001 - St. Arnolds Church
Address: Lalaram Nagar Indore- 452001
Phone: +91-731-2904577, 2491155
- Holy Spirit Church
Address: Catholic Ashram, Palda P.B.No: 103 Indore – 452 001
Phone: 0731 – 2862228, 2286614 - Holy Cross Church
Address: P.O. Tillore-Buzurg Dt. Indore - 452 020.
Phone : 0731-5075283, 09425937646 - Holy Family Church,
Address: Pipliya Kumar, Maya Khodi Rd, Indore – 452 010
Phone: 8982541435 - Sacred Heart Church
Address: Mhow – 453 441
Phone: 07324-273211, 9407147477 - Catholic Church, Vill : Nayapura
Address: P.O. Khategaon Dt. Dewas - 455 336
Phone: (07274) 288220 , 98937 49315 - St. Arnold’s Mission
Address: Semly, Panduthalab Bhagli Dt. Dewas 455 227
Phone: 9826573955 - Roman Catholic Church
Address: Sonkatch Dt. Dewas - 455 118
Phone: 07270-222662 - Shanti Sadan, Mirzapur
Address: P.O. Udayanagar Dt. Dewas – 455 227
Phone: 07271-277976 / 94256 37000
These Indore churches have been celebrated for their architectural grandeur and attracted visitors far and wide especially during their festive seasons, like Christmas and Yuletide. As a tourist, you will be astounded by the spirit of light hearted conviviality and rejoicing that transforms the entire city during their festivals. So if you are scheduling your visit to Indore, do not forget to mark out the merriest times of the Christian year!
