Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti
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Diocese of Khunti Dioecesis Khuntiensis खूंटी के सूबा | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi |
| Metropolitan | Ranchi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,765 km2 (1,454 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (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 | |
| 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[]
- 1 April 1995: Established as Diocese of Khunti from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership[]
- Bishops of Khunti (Latin Rite)
- Bishop (30 November 2012 – present)
- Bishop Stephen M. Tiru (1 April 1995 – 3 March 2012)
References[]
External links[]
- GCatholic.org [self-published]
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
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Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Christian organizations established in 1995
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Christianity in Jharkhand
- 1995 establishments in Bihar
- Khunti district
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