Roman Catholic Diocese of Jullundur
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Jullundur
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Diocese of Jullundur
Dioecesis Iullundurensis |
| Location |
| Country |
India |
| Metropolitan |
Delhi |
| Statistics |
| Area |
51,120 km2 (19,740 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
44,028,082
105,654 (0.2%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
St. Mary’s Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Anil Joseph Thomas Couto |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jullundur/Jalandhar (Latin: Iullunduren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jullundur in the Ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.
History
- January 17, 1952: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Jullundur from the Diocese of Lahore
- December 6, 1971: Promoted as Diocese of Jullundur
Leadership
- Bishops of Jullundur (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto (February 24, 2007 – present)
- Bishop Symphorian Thomas Keeprath, O.F.M. Cap. (December 6, 1971 – February 24, 2007)
- Prefects Apostolic of Jullundur (Latin Rite)
- Fr. Alban of Blackburn, O.F.M. Cap. (October 31, 1952 – 1971)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- Religious organizations established in 1952
- Jalandhar
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Indian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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