Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Simla and Chandigarh |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Simlensis et Chandigarhensis |
| Local: | शिमला और चंडीगढ़ के सूबा |
| Country: | India |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of St Michael and St Joseph in Shimla |
| Cocathedral: | Christ the King Cathedral in Chandigarh |
| Patron: | St. Joseph and St. Michael |
| Area Km2: | 83,566 |
| Population: | 18,670,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Catholics: | 14,780 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.1 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Anil Joseph Thomas Couto |
| Website: | Website of the Diocese |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh (la| Simlen(sis) et Chandigarhen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Simla and Chandigarh in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.
History
- 4 June 1959: Established as Diocese of Simla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Delhi and Simla
- 12 May 1964: Renamed as Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh
Leadership
- Bishops of Simla and Chandigarh (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas (10 February 2009 – present)
- Bishop Gerald John Mathias (22 December 1999 – 8 November 2007)
- Bishop Gilbert Blaize Rego (11 March 1971 – 10 November 1999)
- Bishop Alfred Fernández (13 April 1967 – 25 June 1970)
- Archbishop Joseph Alexander Fernandes (Apostolic Administrator 1966 – 13 April 1967)
- Bishop John Burke (12 May 1964 – 3 August 1966)
- Bishops of Simla (Latin Rite)
- Bishop John Burke (4 June 1959 – 12 May 1964)
References
See also
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