Roman Catholic diocese in Assam, India
Diocese of Bongaigaon
Dioecesis Bongaigaonensis
बोंगईगांव के सूबा |
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Country | India |
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Territory | Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Baksa, Chirang, Dhubri, Kokrajhar and Nalbari |
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Ecclesiastical province | Guwahati |
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Metropolitan | Guwahati |
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Area | 13,630 km2 (5,260 sq mi) |
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Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2012) 5,497,000 62,908 (1.1%) |
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Parishes | 29 |
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Rite | Latin Rite |
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Cathedral | Christ, Light of the World Cathedral in Bongaigaon |
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Patron saint | Christ Light of the World |
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Pope | Francis |
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Bishop | Thomas Pulloppillil |
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Metropolitan Archbishop | John Moolachira |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bongaigaon (Latin: Bongaigaonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bongaigaon in the ecclesiastical province of Guwahati in India.
History
- 10 May 2000: Established as Diocese of Bongaigaon from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Guwahati
Leadership
- Bishops of Bongaigaon (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil (10 May 2000 – present)
References
26°30′06″N 90°33′31″E / 26.5017°N 90.5586°E / 26.5017; 90.5586