The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agra (Latin: Agraën(sis)) is a Latin Metropolitan archdiocese in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.
Its cathedral episcopal see is located in the city of Agra.
Established in 1784 as Mission “sui iuris” of Hindustan, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Great MogulPromoted in 1820 as Apostolic Vicariate of Tibet-Hindustan, hence entitled to a titular bishop.1846: Promoted as Diocese of Agra, ceasing its missionary statusSeptember 1, 1886: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agra, yet remains dependent on the Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.(all Latin Rite, till 1982 missionary members of a Latin Congergation)
Ecclesiastical Superiors of Hindustan(not available : 1784 - 1820)
Apostolic Vicars of Tibet-HindustanZenobio Benucci, Capuchin Franciscans (O.F.M. Cap.) (1820.08.29 – death 1824.06.24), Titular Bishop of Thermæ (1820.08.29 – 1824.06.24)Antonio Pezzoni, O.F.M. Cap. (1826.01.27 – retired 1841), Titular Bishop of Hesbon (1826.01.27 – death 1844.10.13)Apostolic Vicars of AgraGiuseppe Antonio Borghi, O.F.M. Cap. (1842 – 1849.06.12), succeeding as former Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Tibet-Hindustan (1838.08.14 – 1842), remaining Titular Bishop of Bethsaida (1838.08.14 – 1849.11.05); later Bishop of Cortona (Italy) (1849.11.05 – death 1851.07.31)Gaetano Carli, O.F.M. Cap. (1849.06.12 – retired 1856.12.07?), succeeding as former Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Agra (1842.08.23 – 1849.06.12), remaining Titular Bishop of Halmiros (1842.08.23 – 1887)Angelicus Bedenik, O.F.M. Cap. (1861.06.01 – death 1866.11.02), Titular Bishop of Leuca (1861.06.01 – 1866.11.02)Michelangelo Jacobi, O.F.M. Cap. (1868.02.09 – 1886.09.01 see below), Titular Bishop of Pentacomia (1868.02.09 – 1886.09.01)Metropolitan Archbishops of AgraMichelangelo Jacobi, O.F.M. Cap. (see above 1886.09.01 – death 1891.10.14)Emmanuel Alfonso van den Bosch, O.F.M. Cap. (January 2, 1892 – April 27, 1897), previously Bishop of Lahore (Pakistan, then also British India) (1890.11.21 – 1892.01.02); emeritate as Titular Archbishop of Parium (1897.04.27 – 1921.10.17)Charles Joseph Gentili, O.F.M. Cap. (August 27, 1898 – death January 6, 1917), previously Bishop of Allahabad (India) (1897.03.29 – 1898.08.27)Angelo Raffaele Bernacchioni, O.F.M. Cap. (August 7, 1917 – death August 21, 1937)Evangelista Latino Enrico Vanni, O.F.M. Cap. (August 21, 1937 – 1956), succeeding as former Coadjutor Archbishop of Agra (India) (1930 – 1937.08.21); previously Apostolic Vicar of Arabia (United Arab Emirates) (1916.04.15 – 1925) & Titular Archbishop of Tenedus (1916.04.15 – 1937.08.21); emeritate as Titular Archbishop of Bizya (1956 – 1962.05.09)Dominic Romuald Basil Athaide, O.F.M. Cap. (February 29, 1956 – death June 26, 1982)Cecil DeSa (November 11, 1983 – retired April 16, 1998), previously Bishop of Lucknow (India) (1971.06.05 – 1983.11.11)Vincent Michael Concessao (November 5, 1998 – September 7, 2000), previously Titular Bishop of Mascula (1995.02.03 – 1998.11.05) & Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi (India) (1995.02.03 – 1998.11.05); later Vice-President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (2000 – 2004), Metropolitan Archbishop of Delhi (2000.09.07 – 2012.11.30), Vice-President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (2007 – 2011)Oswald Gracias (September 7, 2000 – October 14, 2006), also Second Vice-President of “Vox Clara” Committee (2002.04 – ...), President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (2005 – 2011.01.12); previously Titular Bishop of Bladia (1997.06.28 – 2000.09.07) & Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay (India) (1997.06.28 – 2000.09.07); later Metropolitan Archbishop of Bombay (India) (2006.10.14 – ...), created Cardinal-Priest of S. Paolo della Croce a Corviale (2007.11.24 [2008.05.10] – ...), Vice-President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (2008.02.19 – 2010.03.01), President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (2010.03.01 – 2014.02.12), President of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (2011.10.21 [2012.01.01] – ...), President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (2013.02 – ...), Member of Council of Cardinals to assist in the governance of the Universal Church and to reform the Roman Curia (2013.04.13 – ...)Albert D’Souza (2007.02.16 – ...), also Secretary General of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (2012.02 – ...); previously Bishop of Lucknow (India) (1992.11.21 – 2007.02.16)Its ecclesiastical province comprises the Metropolitan's own Archdiocese and the following Suffragan bishoprics, mostly Latin and two East Syrian Rite :
Roman Catholic Diocese of AjmerRoman Catholic Diocese of AllahabadRoman Catholic Diocese of BareillyRoman Catholic Diocese of JaipurRoman Catholic Diocese of JhansiRoman Catholic Diocese of LucknowRoman Catholic Diocese of MeerutRoman Catholic Diocese of UdaipurRoman Catholic Diocese of VaranasiSyro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of BijnorSyro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of GorakhpurCathedral of Imm. ConceptionSt. Mary’s Church, AgraSt. Patrick’s Church, AgraSt. Thomas Church, Agra, SikandraOur Lady of Fatima Mission, AjaynagarHoly Family Mission, Alampur HauzSt. Fidelis’ Church, AligarhSt. Michael’s Mission, AnupnagarSt. Francis Mission, AuraiyaOur Lady of Rosary Mission, BastarSt. Peter’s Church, BharatpurSt. Peter’s Mission, BhimnagarCatholic Church, BudaunSt. Gonsalo Garcia Church, BulandshahrSt. Paul’s Catholic Church, ChhibramauOur Lady of Pilar Church, DholpurSt. Joseph’s Mission, NTPC, DibyapurSt. Francis Xavier Church, EtahChrist Church, EtawahSt. Anthony’s Church, FatehgarhSt. John’s Church, FirozabadSt. Joseph’s Church, Greater NoidaSt. Francis’ Church, HathrasSt. Joseph’s Church, JahangirabadNishkalanka Mata Mission, JaithSt. Peter's Mission, Jaswant NagarSt. Mathew's Mission, KannaujSt. Joseph’s Church, KasganjSt. Anthony’s Church, KhoraSt. Theresa’s Church, Kosi KalanSt. Thomas’ Mission, MainpuriSacred Heart Church, MathuraSt. Mary's Church, NoidaSt. Dominic's Mission, ShikohabadHoly Family Church, Tundla