Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi (Latin: Ihansien[sis])) is a diocese located in the city of Jhansi in the ecclesiastical province of Agra in India. Peter Parapullil has been the diocesan bishop since 2012.

Diocese of Jhansi

Dioecesis Ihansiensis

झांसी के सूबा
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceAgra
MetropolitanAgra
Statistics
Area29,418 km2 (11,358 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
8,315,000
3,782 (0.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of St Anthony in Jhansi
Patron saintSt. Jude Thaddeus
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPeter Parapullil
Metropolitan ArchbishopRaphy Manjally
Map
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

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Leadership

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  • Bishops of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Jhansi (Latin Rite)
    • Francis Fenech, OFMCap (became Bishop of Jhansi; 21 January 1946 – 5 July 1954)
    • Joseph Angel Poli, OFMCap (Bishop of Allahabad 1917–1946 and Apostolic Administrator 1940 – 21 January 1946)

References

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25°26′28″N 78°32′36″E / 25.4410°N 78.5433°E / 25.4410; 78.5433