Roman Catholic Diocese of Muzaffarpur
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Muzaffarpur
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Diocese of Muzaffarpur
Dioecesis Muzaffarpurensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Patna |
| Statistics |
| Area |
27,120 km2 (10,470 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
29,436,742
4,638 (0.0%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
John Baptist Thakur, S.J. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muzaffarpur (Latin: Muzaffarpuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Muzaffarpur in the Ecclesiastical province of Patna in India.
History
- March 6, 1980: Established as Diocese of Muzaffarpur from the Diocese of Patna
Leadership
- Bishops of Muzaffarpur (Latin Rite)
- Bishop John Baptist Thakur, S.J. (March 6, 1980 – present)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1980
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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