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Roman Catholic Diocese of Gumla

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Rite
  
Latin Rite

Pope
  
Francis

Country
  
India

Established
  
28 May 1993

Area
  
5,316 km²

Metropolitan archbishop
  
Telesphore Toppo

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Population- Total- Catholics
  
(as of 2006)913,534153,231 (16.8%)

Cathedral
  
Cathedral of St Patrick in Gumla

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ranchi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gumla (Latin: Gumlaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Gumla in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.

Contents

History

  • May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Gumla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Gumla (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Paul Alois Lakra (January 28, 2006 – present)
  • Bishop Michael Minj, S.J. (1993.05.28 – 2004.11.15)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Gumla Wikipedia
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