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 | |
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| 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 |
| Bishop | Angelus Kujur, S.J. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | William D'Souza |
History
- June 27, 1998: Established as Diocese of Purnea from the Diocese of Dumka
Leadership
- Bishops of Purnea (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Angelus Kujur, S.J. (January 20, 2007 – present)
- Bishop Vincent Barwa (June 27, 1998 – September 29, 2004)
References
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