The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj ( la, Daltonganien(sis)) is a
diocese located in the city of
Daltonganj in the
Ecclesiastical province of
Ranchi
Ranchi (, ) is the capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand. Ranchi was the centre of the Jharkhand movement, which called for a separate state for the tribal regions of South Bihar, northern Odisha, western West Bengal and the eastern area ...
in India.
History
* 5 June 1971: Established as Diocese of Daltonganj from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
*
Bishops of Daltonganj (
Latin Rite)
** Bishop Gabriel Kujur, S.J. (3 March 1997 – 7 July 2016)
** Bishop
Charles Soreng, S.J. (23 October 1989 – 1 April 1995)
** Bishop
George Victor Saupin
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, S.J. (5 June 1971 – 30 November 1987)
References
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Roman Catholic dioceses in India
Christian organizations established in 1971
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1971 establishments in Bihar
Christianity in Jharkhand
Medininagar
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