Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Aizawl |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Aizavlensis |
| Country: |  India |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Christ the King Cathedral in Aizawl |
| Parishes: | 32 |
| Area Km2: | 28,002 |
| Population: | 5,072,598 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Catholics: | 41,067 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.8 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Victor Lyngdoh |
| Vicar General: | Fr. K. M. Arulappan |
| Priests: | 80 |
| Patron: | St. Joseph |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl (la| Aizavlen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.
History
- 17 January 1952: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Haflong from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dacca
- 26 June 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Silchar
- 11 January 1996: Renamed as Diocese of Aizawl
Leadership
- Bishops of Aizawl (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. (2 October 2001 – present)
- Apostolic Administrator - Bishop Lumen Monteiro (2000-2001)
- Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (11 January 1996 – 18 October 2000)
- Bishops of Silchar (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (26 June 1969 – 11 January 1996)
- Prefect Apostolic of Haflong (Roman Rite)
- Fr. George Daniel Breen, C.S.C. (21 March 1952 – 1969)
See also
- List of Christian denominations in North East India
- List of Roman Catholic dioceses in India
External links
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