Roman Catholic Diocese of Gumla
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Diocese of Gumla Dioecesis Gumlaensis गुमला के सूबा | |
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Location | |
Country | India |
Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi |
Metropolitan | Ranchi |
Statistics | |
Area | 5,316 km2 (2,053 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2006) 913,534 153,231 (16.8%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 28 May 1993 |
Cathedral | Cathedral of St Patrick in Gumla |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Vacant |
Metropolitan Archbishop | Telesphore Toppo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gumla (Latin: Gumlaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Gumla in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Gumla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Gumla (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Michael Minj, S.J. (28 May 1993 – 15 November 2004)
- Bishop Paul Alois Lakra (28 January 2006 – 15 June 2021)
References
External links
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Coordinates: 23°02′48″N 84°33′23″E / 23.0466°N 84.5564°E
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