Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi

Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi
Diocese of Jhansi
Dioecesis Ihansiensis
Location
Country India
Metropolitan Agra
Statistics
Area 29,435 km2 (11,365 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
7,254,260
3,720 (0.1%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of St. Anthony
Current leadership
Bishop Frederick D'Souza

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi (Latin: Ihansien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jhansi in the Ecclesiastical province of Agra in India.

History

  • January 12, 1940: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jhansi from the Diocese of Allahabad
  • July 5, 1954: Promoted as Diocese of Jhansi

Leadership

  • Bishops of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Frederick D’Souza (March 4, 1977 – present)
    • Bishop Baptist Mudartha (November 29, 1967 – March 1, 1976)
    • Bishop Francis Xavier Fenech, O.F.M. Cap. (July 5, 1954 – May 8, 1967)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
    • Fr. Francis Xavier Fenech, O.F.M. Cap. (later Bishop) (January 21, 1946 – July 5, 1954)
    • Bishop Joseph Angel Poli, O.F.M. Cap. (later Archbishop) (Apostolic Administrator 1940 – January 21, 1946)

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