The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ambikapur ( la, Ambikapuren(sis)) is a
diocese
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History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, pro ...
located in the city of
Ambikapur in the
Ecclesiastical province
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of
Raipur
Raipur ( ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chh ...
in India.
History
* 10 November 1977: Established as Diocese of Ambikapur from the
Diocese of Raigarh–Ambikapur
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raigarh ( la, Raigarhen(sis)) is a diocese located at the Bishop's House in Kunkuri, Raigarh. It is in the Ecclesiastical province of Raipur in India.
History
On 13 December 1951, it was established as Diocese of ...
Leadership
*
Bishop
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In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...
s of Ambikapur (
Latin Rite
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)
** Bishop Antonis Bara (22 December 2021 – present)
** Bishop Patras Minj, S.J. (5 July 1996 – 22 December 2021)
** Bishop
Paschal Topno
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Popes and religious figures
* Antipope Paschal (687), a riv ...
, S.J. (later Archbishop) (28 October 1985 – 26 March 1994)
** Bishop
Philip Ekka
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, S.J. (10 November 1977 – 20 October 1984)
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Roman Catholic dioceses in India
Christian organizations established in 1977
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1977 establishments in Madhya Pradesh
Christianity in Chhattisgarh
Surguja district
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