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 / 24.0367; 84.0742

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