Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl
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Diocese of Aizawl
Dioecesis Aizavlensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Shillong |
| Statistics |
| Area |
28,022 km2 (10,819 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
4,178,874
30,618 (0.7%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Christ the King Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl (Latin: Aizavlen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the Ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.
History
- January 17, 1952: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Haflong from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dacca
- June 26, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Silchar
- January 11, 1996: Renamed as Diocese of Aizawl
Leadership
- Bishops of Aizawl (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. (October 2, 2001 – present)
- Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (January 11, 1996 – October 18, 2000)
- Bishops of Silchar (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (June 26, 1969 – January 11, 1996)
- Prefects Apostolic of Haflong (Roman Rite)
- Fr. George Daniel Breen, C.S.C. (March 21, 1952 – 1969)
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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