Roman Catholic Diocese of Ambikapur

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ambikapur (Latin: Ambikapuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ambikapur in the Ecclesiastical province of Raipur in India.

Diocese of Ambikapur

Dioecesis Ambikapurensis

अंबिकापुर के सूबा
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceRaipur
MetropolitanRaipur
Statistics
Area22,337 km2 (8,624 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2015)
2,870,000
97,369 (3.4%)
Parishes57
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established10 November 1977
CathedralCathedral of the Immaculate Mother of God in Ambikapur
Patron saintImmaculate Mother of God
Secular priests112
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPatras Minj, S.J.
Metropolitan ArchbishopVictor Henry Thakur

History

  • 10 November 1977: Established as Diocese of Ambikapur from the Diocese of Raigarh–Ambikapur

Leadership

  • Bishops of Ambikapur (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Patras Minj, S.J. (5 July 1996 – Present)
    • Bishop Paschal Topno, S.J. (later Archbishop) (28 October 1985 – 26 March 1994)
    • Bishop Philip Ekka, S.J. (10 November 1977 – 20 October 1984)

References


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