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==History== | ==History== | ||
* December | * 5 December 1983: Established as Diocese of Diphu from the [[Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shillong–Gauhati]]. The foundation stone was blessed by [[Pope John Paul 2]] during his pastoral visit to Shillong.{{fact|date=September 2021}} | ||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
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| 14 February 2007 || 9 April 2011 || Bishop [[John Moolachira]] | | 14 February 2007 || 9 April 2011 || Bishop [[John Moolachira]] | ||
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| March | | 12 March 2006 || 14 February 2007 || Bishop [[John Thomas Kattrukudiyil]] (Apostolic Administrator ) | ||
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| (June | | (10 June 1994 || 7 December 2005 || Bishop John Thomas Kattrukudiyil | ||
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| December | | 5 December 1983 || 4 March 1992 || Bishop [[Mathai Kochuparampil]], [[S.D.B.]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:35, 2 September 2021
Diocese of Diphu Dioecesis Diphuensis दिफू के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Guwahati |
| Metropolitan | Guwahati |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 15,222 km2 (5,877 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2006) 1,090,150 44,800 (4.1%) |
| Parishes | 23 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Diphu |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Paul Mattekatt |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | John Moolachira |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Diphu (Latin: Diphuen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Diphu in the Ecclesiastical province of Guwahati in India.
History[edit | edit source]
- 5 December 1983: Established as Diocese of Diphu from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shillong–Gauhati. The foundation stone was blessed by Pope John Paul 2 during his pastoral visit to Shillong.[citation needed]
Leadership[edit | edit source]
| Year | Bishop | |
|---|---|---|
| From | to | |
| 14 February 2007 | 9 April 2011 | Bishop John Moolachira |
| 12 March 2006 | 14 February 2007 | Bishop John Thomas Kattrukudiyil (Apostolic Administrator ) |
| (10 June 1994 | 7 December 2005 | Bishop John Thomas Kattrukudiyil |
| 5 December 1983 | 4 March 1992 | Bishop Mathai Kochuparampil, S.D.B. |
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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