Erected as the diocese of Kurunegala, separating from the territory of the Diocese of Chilaw in 1987, the diocese is saffragan to the Archdiocese of Colombo.
Ordinary
- Most Rev. Dr. Harold Anthony Perera
Diocesan Director of Education
- Rev. Fr. Tharanga Dilekshika
Notable Schools
| Name | Year | Location | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anne’s College | 1867 | Kurunegala | 153 |
| Holy Family Convent | 1870 | Kurunegala | 150 |
Bishops
- Most Rev. Dr. Raymond Peiris, Bishop of Kurunegala from 1987 – 2009
- Most Rev. Dr. Harold Anthony Perera, Bishop of Kurunegala from 2009 –
