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Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti

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Rite
  
Latin Rite

Pope
  
Francis

Country
  
India

Established
  
1 April 1995

Area
  
3,765 km²

Metropolitan archbishop
  
Telesphore Toppo

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Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2006) 872,569 81,989 (9.4%)

Cathedral
  
Cathedral of St Michael in Khunti

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ranchi

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

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History

  • April 1, 1995: Established as Diocese of Khunti from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Khunti (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Binay Kandulna (November 30, 2012 - present)
  • Bishop Stephen M. Tiru (April 1, 1995 – March 3, 2012)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti Wikipedia
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