Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhabua explained
Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
Jhabua |
Latin: | Dioecesis Jhabuensis |
Country: | India |
Province: | Bhopal |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Cathedral: | Cathedral of the Annunciation in Jhabua |
Area Km2: | 21,366 |
Population: | 4,216,482 |
Population As Of: | 2006 |
Catholics: | 32,202 |
Catholics Percent: | 0.8 |
Bishop: | Peter Rumal Kharadi |
Metro Archbishop: | Alangaram Arockia Sebastian Durairaj |
Website: | Website of the Diocese |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhabua (la| Jhabuen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jhabua in the ecclesiastical province of Bhopal in India.
History
- 25 March 2002: Established as Diocese of Jhabua from the Diocese of Indore and Diocese of Udaipur
Bishops
- Chacko Thottumarickal, S.V.D. (25 March 2002 – 24 October 2008)
- Devprasad John Ganawa, S.V.D. (11 May 2009 – 21 December 2012)
- Basil Bhuriya, S.V.D. (18 July 2015 – 6 May 2021)
- Peter Rumal Kharadi (30 December 2023[1] – present)
External links
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Notes and References
- Resignations and Appointments, 30.12.2023 . Holy See Press Office . 31 December 2023 . 30 December 2023 .