Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj

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.

Diocese of Daltonganj

Dioecesis Daltonganiensis
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceRanchi
MetropolitanRanchi
Statistics
Area2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2015)
3,209,360
65,350 (2.0%)
Parishes23
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established5 June 1971
CathedralShanti ki Maharani church, Medininagar
Patron saintShanti Ki Maharani
Secular priests43
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopGabriel Kujur, S.J.
Metropolitan ArchbishopTelesphore Toppo

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


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