Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag (Latin: Hazaribagan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Hazaribag in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.

Diocese of Hazaribag

Dioecesis Hazaribaganus
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceRanchi
MetropolitanRanchi
Statistics
Area21,213 km2 (8,190 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2006)
5,067,000
35,252 (0.7%)
Information
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Resurrection in Hazaribagh
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAnand Jojo
Metropolitan ArchbishopTelesphore Toppo

History

  • April 1, 1995: Established as Diocese of Hazaribag from the Diocese of Daltonganj

Leadership

References


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