Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj

Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj
Diocese of Daltonganj
Dioecesis Daltonganiensis
Location
Country India
Metropolitan Ranchi
Statistics
Area 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
2,459,840
56,960 (2.3%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Bishop Gabriel Kujur, S.J.

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

History

  • June 5, 1971: Established as Diocese of Daltonganj from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

Leadership

  • Bishops of Daltonganj (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Gabriel Kujur, S.J. (March 3, 1997 – present)
    • Bishop Charles Soreng, S.J. (October 23, 1989 – April 1, 1995)
    • Bishop George Victor Saupin, S.J. (June 5, 1971 – November 30, 1987)

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