The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashik ( la, Nashiken(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
Nashik
Nashik (, Marathi: aːʃik, also called as Nasik ) is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Godavari, Nashik is the third largest city in Maharashtra, after Mumbai and Pune. Nashi ...
in the
Ecclesiastical province
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of
Bombay
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-m ...
in India.
History
* May 15, 1987: Established as Diocese of Nashik from the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Poona
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pune ( la, Poonen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Pune in the Ecclesiastical province of Mumbai in India.
The Poona Diocee consists of the civil districts of Pune, Satara, Solapur, Sangli & Kolhapur city ...
Leadership
*
Bishop
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In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is c ...
s of Nashik (
Latin Rite
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)
** Bishop
, S.J. (15 May 1987 – 31 Mar 2007 )
** Bishop
Valerian D'Souza
Valerian D'Souza (3 October 1933 – 25 February 2020) was an Indian Roman Catholic bishop.
D'Souza was born in India and was ordained to the priesthood in 1961. He served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Poona
The Roman Catho ...
(Apostolic Administrator 31 March 2007 – 16 January 2008)
** Archbishop Felix Anthony Machado (16 Jan 2008 - Nov 2009)
ransferred to Vasai diocese, Nov 2009** Bishop Lourdes Daniel (Apostolic Administrator Nov 2009 - 11 Nov 2010)
** Bishop Lourdes Daniel (11 Nov 2010 - )
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Roman Catholic dioceses in India
Christian organizations established in 1987
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
Christianity in Maharashtra
1987 establishments in Maharashtra
Nashik
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