Roman Catholic Diocese of Baruipur explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Baruipur
Latin:	Dioecesis Baruipurensis
Local:	বারুইপুর के सूबा
Country:	India
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baruipur
Parishes:	22
Patron:	Immaculate Conception
Area Km2:	10,880
Population:	9,834,000
Population As Of:	2012
Catholics:	60,465
Catholics Percent:	0.6
Metro Archbishop:	Thomas D’Souza
Coadjutor:	Shyamal Bose (elect)^[1] ^[2] ^[3]
Website:	Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baruipur (la| Baruipuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Baruipur in the ecclesiastical province of Calcutta in India.

History

• May 30, 1977: Established as Diocese of Baruipur from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Calcutta
• May 17, 2019: Father Shyamal Bose, the treasurer and chancellor of the diocese, was appointed Coadjutor Bishop to assist Bishop Salvadore Lobo in the pastoral and administrative of the diocese.

Saints and causes for canonisation

• Ante Gabric^[4]

Leadership

• Bishops of Baruipur (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Shyamal Bose (May 4, 2020 - current)
  • Bishop Salvadore Lobo (October 16, 1997 – May 2020)
  • Bishop Linus Nirmal Gomes, S.J. (May 30, 1977 – October 31, 1995)

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy
• Diocese website

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Notes and References

1. Resignations and Appointments. Holy See Press Office, 17 May 2019.
2. Web site: Matters India . Baruipur diocese gets coadjutor bishop – Matters India . Mattersindia.com . 17 May 2019. 2020-02-26.
3. Web site: Pope appoints Coadjutor Bishop in Baruipur, India - Vatican News . Vaticannews.va . 17 May 2019. 2020-02-26.
4. Web site: 1988. newsaints.faithweb.com. Oct 17, 2019.