Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair
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Diocese of Port Blair
Dioecesis Portus Blairensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Ranchi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
8,293 km2 (3,202 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
356,265
39,469 (11.1%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Stella Maris Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Aleixo das Neves Dias, S.F.X. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair (Latin: Portus Blairen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Port Blair in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- June 22, 1984: Established as Diocese of Port Blair from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Port Blair (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Aleixo das Neves Dias, S.F.X. (June 22, 1984 – present)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1984
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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