Roman Catholic Diocese of Gwalior

Roman Catholic Diocese of Gwalior
Diocese of Gwalior
Dioecesis Gwaliorensis
Location
Country India
Metropolitan Bhopal
Statistics
Area 33,583 km2 (12,966 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
5,900,000
3,750 (0.1%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Current leadership
Bishop Joseph Kaithathara

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gwalior (Latin: Gwalioren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Gwalior in the Ecclesiastical province of Bhopal in India.

History

  • February 9, 1999: Established as the Diocese of Gwalior from the Diocese of Jhansi

Leadership

  • Bishops of Gwalior (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Joseph Kaithathara (February 9, 1999 – present)

References


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