Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi
| Diocese of Jhansi Dioecesis Ihansiensis झांसी के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
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| Ecclesiastical province | Agra |
| Metropolitan | Agra |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 29,418 km2 (11,358 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 8,315,000 3,782 (0.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Anthony in Jhansi |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Peter Parapullil |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Albert D'Souza |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi (Latin: Ihansien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jhansi in the Ecclesiastical province of Agra in India. Peter Parapullil has been the diocesan bishop since 2012.
History
- January 12, 1940: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jhansi from the Diocese of Allahabad
- July 5, 1954: Promoted as Diocese of Jhansi
Leadership
- Bishops of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
- Peter Parapullil (October 31, 2012 - )
- Frederick D’Souza (March 4, 1977 – October 31, 2012)
- Baptist Mudartha (November 29, 1967 – March 1, 1976)
- Francis Fenech, O.F.M. Cap. (July 5, 1954 – May 8, 1967)
- Prefects Apostolic of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
- Francis Fenech, O.F.M. Cap. (became Bishop of Jhansi; January 21, 1946 – July 5, 1954)
- Joseph Angel Poli, O.F.M. Cap. (Bishop of Allahabad 1917–1946 and Apostolic Administrator 1940 – January 21, 1946)
References
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