Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti

Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti
Diocese of Khunti
Dioecesis Khuntiensis
Location
Country India
Metropolitan Ranchi
Statistics
Area 3,765 km2 (1,454 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
856,600
79,609 (9.3%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Bishop Stephen M. Tiru

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

History

  • April 1, 1995: Established as Diocese of Khunti from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

Leadership

References


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