Roman Catholic Diocese of Purnea

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Purnea (Latin: Purneaen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Purnea in the Ecclesiastical province of Patna in India.

Diocese of Purnea

Dioecesis Purneaensis
Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provincePatna
MetropolitanPatna
Statistics
Area15,733 km2 (6,075 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
8,349,215
24,391 (0.3%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralSt. Peter’s Cathedral in Purnia
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAngelus Kujur, S.J.
Metropolitan ArchbishopWilliam D'Souza

History

  • June 27, 1998: Established as Diocese of Purnea from the Diocese of Dumka

Leadership

  • Bishops of Purnea (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Angelus Kujur, S.J. (January 20, 2007 – present)
    • Bishop Vincent Barwa (June 27, 1998 – September 29, 2004)

References


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