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| Diocese of Aizawl Dioecesis Aizavlensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Shillong |
| Metropolitan | Shillong |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 28,002 km (10,812 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2020) 5,072,598 41,067 (0.8%) |
| Parishes | 32 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 11 January 1996; 28 years ago (11 January 1996) |
| Cathedral | Christ the King Cathedral in Aizawl |
| Patron saint | St. Joseph |
| Secular priests | 80 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Victor Lyngdoh |
| Vicar General | Fr. K. M. Arulappan |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl (Latin: Aizavlen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.
History
- 17 January 1952: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Haflong from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dacca
- 26 June 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Silchar
- 11 January 1996: Renamed as Diocese of Aizawl
Leadership
- Bishops of Aizawl (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. (2 October 2001 – present)
- Apostolic Administrator - Bishop Lumen Monteiro (2000-2001)
- Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (11 January 1996 – 18 October 2000)
- Bishops of Silchar (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (26 June 1969 – 11 January 1996)
- Prefect Apostolic of Haflong (Roman Rite)
- Fr. George Daniel Breen, C.S.C. (21 March 1952 – 1969)
See also
References
External links
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