Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti

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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.

Diocese of Khunti

Dioecesis Khuntiensis

खूंटी के सूबा
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceRanchi
MetropolitanRanchi
Statistics
Area3,765 km2 (1,454 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
872,569
81,989 (9.4%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established1 April 1995
CathedralCathedral of St Michael in Khunti
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBinay Kandulna
Metropolitan ArchbishopTelesphore Toppo

History

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

Leadership

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References

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23°04′09″N 85°16′45″E / 23.0692°N 85.2793°E / 23.0692; 85.2793