- Source: Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh (Latin: Simlen(sis) et Chandigarhen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Simla and Chandigarh in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.
History
4 June 1959: Established as Diocese of Simla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Delhi and Simla
12 May 1964: Renamed as Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh
Leadership
Bishops of Simla and Chandigarh (Latin Rite)
Bishop Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas (10 February 2009 – present)
Bishop Gerald John Mathias (22 December 1999 – 8 November 2007)
Bishop Gilbert Blaize Rego (11 March 1971 – 10 November 1999)
Bishop Alfred Fernández (13 April 1967 – 25 June 1970)
Archbishop Joseph Alexander Fernandes (Apostolic Administrator 1966 – 13 April 1967)
Bishop John Burke (12 May 1964 – 3 August 1966)
Bishops of Simla (Latin Rite)
Bishop John Burke (4 June 1959 – 12 May 1964)
References
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Website of the diocese
See also
Immaculate Heart Church, (Karnal)
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi
- List of Catholic dioceses (structured view)
- St. Luke's Senior Secondary School
- List of Catholic dioceses in India
- List of Catholic dioceses of Asia
- Gerald John Mathias
- Immaculate Heart Church, Karnal
- Christ the King Cathedral
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kangding
