Roman Catholic Diocese of Purnea
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Purnea (Latin: Purneaen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Purnea in the Ecclesiastical province of Patna in India.
Diocese of Purnea Dioecesis Purneaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Patna |
| Metropolitan | Patna |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 15,733 km2 (6,075 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 8,349,215 24,391 (0.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | St. Peter’s Cathedral in Purnia |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Sebastian Kallupura |
| Bishops emeritus | Angelus Kujur |
History
- 27 June 1998: Established as Diocese of Purnea from the Diocese of Dumka
Bishops
- Vincent Barwa (27 June 1998 – 29 September 2004)
- Angelus Kujur (20 January 2007 – 8 December 2021)[1]
References
- "Rinunce e nomine, 08.12.2021" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
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