Roman Catholic Diocese of Asansol explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Asansol |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Asansolensis |
| Local: | आसनसोल के सूबा |
| Country: |  India |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Parishes: | 15 |
| Area Km2: | 12,500 |
| Population: | 14,069,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2012 |
| Catholics: | 29,345 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.2 |
| Priests: | 69 |
| Bishop: | Vacant |
| Metro Archbishop: | Thomas D’Souza |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Asansol (Latin: Asansolen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Asansol in the ecclesiastical province of Calcutta in India.
History
- With his decree, dated October 24, 1997, Pope John Paul II created the Diocese of Asansol bifurcating the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Calcutta (cfr. Acta Apostolicae Sedis|90(1998)|p. 172). The Diocese of Asansol however, came into existence on March 12, 1998, when Bishop Cyprian Monis, its first bishop, officially took possession of it. The act of taking possession is popularly known as "installation".
Leadership
- Bishops of Asansol (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Cyprian Monis (March 12, 1998 – May 4, 2020)
External links
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