Roman Catholic Diocese of Khandwa

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Khandwa (Latin: Khandvaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Khandwa in the ecclesiastical province of Bhopal in India.

Diocese of Khandwa

Dioecesis Khandvaënsis
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceBhopal
MetropolitanBhopal
Statistics
Area24,000 km2 (9,300 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
4,521,350
30,601 (0.7%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralSt Mary’s Cathedral in Khandwa
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBishop Mar Augustine Madathikunnel
Metropolitan ArchbishopAlangaram Arockia Sebastian Durairaj
Map
Website
Website of the Diocese
Map showing the location of the Diocese of Khandwa in India

History

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  • February 3, 1977: Established as Diocese of Khandwa from the Diocese of Indore. It falls under the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bhopal. The diocese follows the Latin (or Roman) rite.

Leadership

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References

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21°49′43″N 76°21′25″E / 21.8287°N 76.3570°E / 21.8287; 76.3570