Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti
| Diocese of Khunti Dioecesis Khuntiensis खूंटी के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi |
| Metropolitan | Ranchi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,765 km2 (1,454 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 872,569 81,989 (9.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 1 April 1995 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Michael in Khunti |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Binay Kandulna |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Telesphore Toppo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti (Latin: Khuntien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Khunti in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- April 1, 1995: Established as Diocese of Khunti from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Khunti (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Binay Kandulna (November 30, 2012 - present)
- Bishop Stephen M. Tiru (April 1, 1995 – March 3, 2012)
References
Coordinates: 23°04′09″N 85°16′45″E / 23.0692°N 85.2793°E
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