Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daltonganj ( la, Daltonganien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Daltonganj in the Ecclesiastical province of
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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
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, S.J. (5 June 1971 – 30 November 1987)


References


GCatholic.org

Catholic Hierarchy
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