Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag
| Diocese of Hazaribag Dioecesis Hazaribaganus हजारीबाग के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi |
| Metropolitan | Ranchi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 21,213 km2 (8,190 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 5,067,000 35,252 (0.7%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Resurrection in Hazaribagh |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Jojo Anand |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Telesphore Toppo |
| Emeritus Bishops | Charles Soreng Bishop Emeritus (1995-2012) |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag (Latin: Hazaribagan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Hazaribag in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- April 1, 1995: Established as Diocese of Hazaribag from the Diocese of Daltonganj
Leadership
- Bishops of Hazaribag (Latin Church)
- Bishop Charles Soreng, S.J. (April 1, 1995 – September 8, 2012)
- Bishop Jojo Anand (Appointed September 8, 2012 - present)
References
Coordinates: 23°59′41″N 85°22′11″E / 23.9946°N 85.3697°E
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