Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura
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Diocese of Tura
Dioecesis Turanus |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Shillong |
| Statistics |
| Area |
8,500 km2 (3,300 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
762,473
201,707 (26.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Tura Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Andrew Marak |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura (Latin: Turan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Tura in the Ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.
History
- March 1, 1973: Established as Diocese of Tura from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shillong–Gauhati
Leadership
- Bishops of Tura (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Andrew Marak (April 21, 2007 – present)
- Bishop George Mamalassery (January 12, 1979 – April 21, 2007)
- Bishop Orestes Marengo, S.D.B. (Apostolic Administrator June 26, 1969 – January 12, 1979)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1973
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- West Garo Hills district
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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