Roman Catholic Diocese of Dharmapuri
| Diocese of Dharmapuri Dioecesis Dharmapuriensis धर्मपुरी के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Metropolitan | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 9,622 km2 (3,715 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 3,386,631 52,169 (1.8%) |
| Parishes | 33 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dharmapuri |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Lawrence Pius Dorairaj |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Antony Anandarayar |
| Vicar General | P. Xavier |
| Website | |
| website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dharmapuri (Latin: Dharmapurien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dharmapuri in the Ecclesiastical province of Pondicherry and Cuddalore in India.
History
- January 24, 1997: Established as Diocese of Dharmapuri from the Diocese of Salem
Leadership
- Bishops of Dharmapuri (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Joseph Anthony Irudayaraj, S.D.B. (January 24, 1997 – January 13, 2012)
- Bishop Lawrence Pius Dorairaj (since January 13, 2012)
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