Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj
| Diocese of Daltonganj Dioecesis Daltonganiensis डाल्टनगंज के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi |
| Metropolitan | Ranchi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 2,461,900 60,675 (2.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 5 June 1971 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral in Daltonganj |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Gabriel Kujur, S.J. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Telesphore Toppo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj (Latin: Daltonganien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Daltonganj in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- June 5, 1971: Established as Diocese of Daltonganj from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Daltonganj (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Gabriel Kujur, S.J. (March 3, 1997 – present)
- Bishop Charles Soreng, S.J. (October 23, 1989 – April 1, 1995)
- Bishop George Victor Saupin, S.J. (June 5, 1971 – November 30, 1987)
References
Coordinates: 24°02′12″N 84°04′27″E / 24.0367°N 84.0742°E
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