Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh

Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh
Diocese of Dibrugarh
Dioecesis Dibrugarhensis
Location
Country India
Metropolitan Guwahati
Statistics
Area 32,545 km2 (12,566 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
6,125,000
101,000 (1.6%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Bishop Joseph Aind, S.D.B.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh (Latin: Dibrugarhen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dibrugarh in the Ecclesiastical province of Guwahati in India.

History

  • July 12, 1951: Established as Diocese of Dibrugarh from the Diocese of Shillong

Leadership

  • Bishops of Dibrugarh (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Joseph Aind, S.D.B. (November 11, 1994 – present)
    • Bishop Thomas Menamparampil, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (June 19, 1981 – March 30, 1992)
    • Bishop Robert Kerketta, S.D.B. (May 21, 1970 – October 24, 1980)
    • Archbishop Hubert D’Rosario, S.D.B. (Apostolic Administrator June 26, 1969 – May 21, 1970)
    • Bishop Hubert D’Rosario, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (July 6, 1964 – June 26, 1969)
    • Bishop Orestes Marengo, S.D.B. (July 12, 1951 – July 6, 1964)

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