Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega (Latin: Simdegaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Simdega in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.

Diocese of Simdega

Dioecesis Simdegaënsis

सिमडेगा के सूबा
Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provinceRanchi
MetropolitanRanchi
Statistics
Area2,323 km2 (897 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2010)
548,000
173,225 (31.6%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established28 May 1993
CathedralCathedral of St Anne in Simdega
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVincent Barwa

History

  • May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Simdega from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

Leadership

  • Bishops of Simdega (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Vincent Barwa (February 11, 2008 – present)
    • Bishop Joseph Minj (May 28, 1993 – February 11, 2008)

References


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