Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi
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Diocese of Jhansi Dioecesis Ihansiensis झांसी के सूबा | |
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Location | |
Country | ![]() |
Ecclesiastical province | Agra |
Metropolitan | Agra |
Statistics | |
Area | 29,418 km2 (11,358 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2006) 8,315,000 3,782 (0.0%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Cathedral | |
Patron saint | St. Jude Thaddeus |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Peter Parapullil |
Metropolitan Archbishop | Albert D'Souza |
Website | |
Website of the Diocese |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi (Latin: Ihansien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jhansi in the Ecclesiastical province of Agra in India. Peter Parapullil has been the diocesan bishop since 2012.
History[]
- 12 January 1940: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jhansi from the Diocese of Allahabad
- 5 July 1954: Promoted as Diocese of Jhansi
Leadership[]
- Bishops of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
- Peter Parapullil (31 October 2012 - )
- Frederick D'Souza (4 March 1977 – 31 October 2012)
- Baptist Mudartha (29 November 1967 – 1 March 1976)
- Francis Fenech, O.F.M. Cap. (5 July 1954 – 8 May 1967)
- Prefects Apostolic of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
- Francis Fenech, O.F.M. Cap. (became Bishop of Jhansi; 21 January 1946 – 5 July 1954)
- , O.F.M. Cap. (Bishop of Allahabad 1917–1946 and Apostolic Administrator 1940 – 21 January 1946)
References[]
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Christian organizations established in 1940
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Christianity in Uttar Pradesh
- Jhansi
- 1940 establishments in India
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs