The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chikmagalur ( la, Chikmagaluren(sis)) is a
diocese
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided provinces were administratively associa ...
located in the city of
Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur, known officially as Chikkamagaluru, is a city and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak of the Western Ghats, the city attracts tourists fro ...
in the
Ecclesiastical province
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of
Bangalore
Bangalore (), List of renamed places in India, officially Bengaluru (), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan area, metropolitan population of a ...
in India.
History
* 16 November 1963: Established as Diocese of Chikmagalur from the
Diocese of Mysore
Leadership
*
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is c ...
s of Chikmagalur (
Latin Rite
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)
** Bishop
Anthony Swamy Thomasappa (2 February 2007 – present)
** Bishop
John Baptist Sequeira (26 January 1987 – 2 December 2006)
** Bishop
Alphonsus Mathias (later Archbishop) (16 November 1963 – 12 September 1986)
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Roman Catholic dioceses in India
Christian organizations established in 1963
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1963 establishments in Mysore State
Christianity in Karnataka
Chikkamagaluru district
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