Roman Catholic Diocese of Bongaigaon

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bongaigaon (Latin: Bongaigaonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bongaigaon in the Ecclesiastical province of Guwahati in India.

Diocese of Bongaigaon

Dioecesis Bongaigaonensis

बोंगईगांव के सूबा
Location
Country India
TerritoryBongaigaon, Barpeta, Baksa,Chirang ,Dhubri, Kokrajhar and Nalbari
Ecclesiastical provinceGuwahati
MetropolitanGuwahati
Statistics
Area13,630 km2 (5,260 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2012)
5,497,000
62,908 (1.1%)
Parishes29
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralChrist, Light of the World Cathedral in Bongaigaon
Patron saintChrist Light of the World
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopThomas Pulloppillil
Metropolitan ArchbishopJohn Moolachira
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

  • 10 May 2000: Established as Diocese of Bongaigaon from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Guwahati

Leadership

  • Bishops of Bongaigaon (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil (10 May 2000 – present)

References


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