Roman Catholic Diocese of Dumka
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Dumka
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Diocese of Dumka
Dioecesis Dumkaënsis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Ranchi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
14,356 km2 (5,543 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
3,383,771
94,537 (2.8%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Cathedral of St. Paul |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Julius Marandi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dumka (Latin: Dumkaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dumka in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- January 17, 1952: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Malda from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Calcutta
- August 8, 1962: Promoted as Diocese of Dumka
Leadership
- Bishops of Dumka (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Julius Marandi (June 14, 1997 – present)
- Bishop Stephen M. Tiru (April 18, 1986 – April 1, 1995)
- Bishop Telesphore Placidus Toppo (later Cardinal) (June 8, 1978 – November 8, 1984)
- Bishop Leo Tigga, S.J. (August 8, 1962 – June 8, 1978)
- Prefects Apostolic of Malda (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Adam Grossi, P.M.E. (March 28, 1952 – 1962)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1952
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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