This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (December 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
Diocese of Berhampur Dioecesis Berhampurensis | |
---|---|
Location | |
Country | India |
Ecclesiastical province | Cuttack–Bhubaneswar |
Metropolitan | Cuttack–Bhubaneswar |
Statistics | |
Area | 51,289 km (19,803 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2012) 9,161,000 125,241 (1.4%) |
Parishes | 43 |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 24 January 1974 |
Cathedral | Cathedral of the Queen of the Missions in Brahmapur, Odisha |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Sarat Chandra Nayak |
Metropolitan Archbishop | John Barwa |
Map | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Berhampur (Latin: Berhampuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Berhampur in the ecclesiastical province of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar in India.
History
- 24 January 1974: Established as Diocese of Berhampur from the Diocese of Cuttack
Leadership
- Bishops of Berhampur (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Sarat Chandra Nayak (27 November 2006 – present)
- Bishop Joseph Das (3 May 1993 – 27 November 2006)
- Bishop Thomas Thiruthalil, C.M. (24 January 1974 – 18 December 1989)
Causes for canonisation
- Servant of God Fr. Valerian Guemes, C.M
References
19°18′46″N 84°47′42″E / 19.3129°N 84.7950°E / 19.3129; 84.7950
This article about a Roman Catholic diocese in India is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |