Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl (Latin: Aizavlen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the Ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.

Diocese of Aizawl

Dioecesis Aizavlensis
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceShillong
MetropolitanShillong
Statistics
Area28,002 km2 (10,812 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2015)
4,991,014
39,984 (0.8%)
Parishes32
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established11 January 1996 (11 January 1996)
CathedralChrist the King Cathedral in Aizawl
Patron saintSt. Joseph
Secular priests64
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopStephen Rotluanga, C.S.C.
Metropolitan ArchbishopVictor Lyngdoh
Vicar GeneralFr. K. M. Arulappan
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

  • 17 January 1952: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Haflong from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dacca
  • 26 June 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Silchar
    • 11 January 1996: Renamed as Diocese of Aizawl

Leadership

  • Bishops of Aizawl (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. (2 October 2001 – present)
    • Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (11 January 1996 – 18 October 2000)
  • Bishops of Silchar (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (26 June 1969 – 11 January 1996)
  • Prefect Apostolic of Haflong (Roman Rite)
    • Fr. George Daniel Breen, C.S.C. (21 March 1952 – 1969)

See also

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