Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag
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Diocese of Hazaribag
Dioecesis Hazaribaganus |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Ranchi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
21,213 km2 (8,190 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
5,015,093
35,118 (0.7%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Charles Soreng, S.J. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hazaribag (Latin: Hazaribagan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Hazaribag in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- April 1, 1995: Established as Diocese of Hazaribag from the Diocese of Daltonganj
Leadership
- Bishops of Hazaribag (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Charles Soreng, S.J. (April 1, 1995 – present)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1995
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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