Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega
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Diocese of Simdega
Dioecesis Simdegaënsis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Ranchi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
2,323 km2 (897 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
511,919
164,139 (32.1%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Vincent Barwa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega (Latin: Simdegaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Simdega in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Simdega from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Simdega (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Vincent Barwa (February 11, 2008 – present)
- Bishop Joseph Minj (May 28, 1993 – February 11, 2008)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1993
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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