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Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima

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Metropolitan
  
Imphal

Pope
  
Francis

Area
  
16,579 km²

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Bishop
  
James Thoppil

Country
  
India

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Population- Total- Catholics
  
(as of 2006)2,042,00054,401 (2.7%)

Patron saint
  
Mary Help of Christians

Cathedral
  
Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima (Latin: Kohimaen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kohima in the Ecclesiastical province of Imphal in India.

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History

  • January 29, 1973: Established as Diocese of Kohima–Imphal from the Diocese of Dibrugarh
  • March 28, 1980: Renamed as Diocese of Kohima

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Kohima (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop James Thoppil (June 16, 2011 - present)
  • Bishop Jose Mukala (October 24, 1997 – October 30, 2009)
  • Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (March 28, 1980 – July 11, 1996)
  • Bishops of Kohima – Imphal (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (January 29, 1973 – March 28, 1980)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima Wikipedia
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