Roman Catholic Diocese of Gumla

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.

Diocese of Gumla

Dioecesis Gumlaensis

गुमला के सूबा
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceRanchi
MetropolitanRanchi
Statistics
Area5,316 km2 (2,053 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
913,534
153,231 (16.8%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established28 May 1993
CathedralCathedral of St Patrick in Gumla
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVacant
Metropolitan ArchbishopTelesphore Toppo

History

  • May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Gumla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

Leadership

References

    23.0466°N 84.5564°E / 23.0466; 84.5564


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