Roman Catholic Diocese of Purnea

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Purnea (Latin: Purneaen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Purnea in the ecclesiastical province of Patna in India.

Diocese of Purnea

Dioecesis Purneaensis
Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provincePatna
MetropolitanPatna
Statistics
Area15,733 km2 (6,075 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
8,349,215
24,391 (0.3%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralSt. Peter’s Cathedral in Purnia
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Metropolitan ArchbishopSebastian Kallupura
Bishops emeritusAngelus Kujur

History

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Bishops

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References

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  1. ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 08.12.2021" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
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25°46′24″N 87°28′02″E / 25.7733°N 87.4673°E / 25.7733; 87.4673