Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega (Latin: Simdegaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Simdega in the ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.

Diocese of Simdega

Dioecesis Simdegaënsis

सिमडेगा के सूबा
Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provinceRanchi
MetropolitanRanchi
Statistics
Area2,323 km2 (897 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2022)
640,200
215,301 (33.6%)
Parishes37
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established28 May 1993
CathedralCathedral of St Anne in Simdega
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVincent Barwa
Metropolitan ArchbishopVincent Aind

History

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  • May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Simdega from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi

Leadership

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References

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22°37′02″N 84°29′09″E / 22.6173°N 84.4858°E / 22.6173; 84.4858