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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Krishnagar (Latin: Krishnagaren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Krishnagar in the Ecclesiastical province of Calcutta in India.
1870: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Central Bengal from the Apostolic Vicariate of Western Bengal
September 1, 1886: Promoted as Diocese of Central Bengal
1887: Renamed as Diocese of Krishnagar
Bishops of Krishnagar (Latin Rite)
Bishop Joseph Suren Gomes, S.D.B. (April 17, 2002 – present)
Bishop Lucas Sirkar (later Archbishop) (June 22, 1984 – April 14, 2000)
Bishop Matthew Baroi, S.D.B. (September 17, 1973 – April 4, 1983)
Fr. Matthew Baroi, S.D.B. (later Bishop) (Apostolic Administrator 1970 – September 17, 1973)
Bishop Louis La Ravoire Morrow, S.D.B. (May 25, 1939 – October 31, 1969)
Bishop Stephen Ferrando, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (July 9, 1934 – November 26, 1935)
Bishop Santino Taveggia, P.I.M.E. (August 23, 1906 – 1927)
Bishop Francesco Pozzi, P.I.M.E. (November 25, 1886 – October 22, 1905)
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