Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi (Latin: Ihansien[sis])) is a diocese located in the city of Jhansi in the Ecclesiastical province of Agra in India. Peter Parapullil has been the diocesan bishop since 2012.
Diocese of Jhansi Dioecesis Ihansiensis झांसी के सूबा | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Agra |
| Metropolitan | Agra |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 29,418 km2 (11,358 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2006) 8,315,000 3,782 (0.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Anthony in Jhansi |
| Patron saint | St. Jude Thaddeus |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Peter Parapullil |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Albert D'Souza |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
History
- 12 January 1940: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jhansi from the Diocese of Allahabad
- 5 July 1954: Promoted as Diocese of Jhansi
Leadership
- Bishops of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
- Peter Parapullil (31 October 2012 – )
- Frederick D'Souza (4 March 1977 – 31 October 2012)
- Baptist Mudartha (29 November 1967 – 1 March 1976)
- Francis Fenech, OFMCap (5 July 1954 – 8 May 1967)
- Prefects Apostolic of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
- Francis Fenech, OFMCap (became Bishop of Jhansi; 21 January 1946 – 5 July 1954)
- Joseph Angel Poli, OFMCap (Bishop of Allahabad 1917–1946 and Apostolic Administrator 1940 – 21 January 1946)
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