Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh
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Diocese of Dibrugarh
Dioecesis Dibrugarhensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Guwahati |
| Statistics |
| Area |
32,545 km2 (12,566 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2006)
6,125,000
101,000 (1.6%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Joseph Aind, S.D.B. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh (Latin: Dibrugarhen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dibrugarh in the Ecclesiastical province of Guwahati in India.
History
- July 12, 1951: Established as Diocese of Dibrugarh from the Diocese of Shillong
Leadership
- Bishops of Dibrugarh (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Joseph Aind, S.D.B. (November 11, 1994 – present)
- Bishop Thomas Menamparampil, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (June 19, 1981 – March 30, 1992)
- Bishop Robert Kerketta, S.D.B. (May 21, 1970 – October 24, 1980)
- Archbishop Hubert D’Rosario, S.D.B. (Apostolic Administrator June 26, 1969 – May 21, 1970)
- Bishop Hubert D’Rosario, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (July 6, 1964 – June 26, 1969)
- Bishop Orestes Marengo, S.D.B. (July 12, 1951 – July 6, 1964)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1951
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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