Antony Cardinal Padiyara Despatures (1955-1970) Expired on 23rd March, 2000	Archbishop Packiam Arokiaswamy Despatures (1971-1972) Expired on 22nd May, 2003	Archbishop Antony Anandarayar Despatures (1997-2004) Emeritus Archbishop of Pondicherry-Cuddalore
Archbishop Aruldas James Despatures (1974-1994) Expired on 30th August, 2004