Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul
| Diocese of Dindigul Dioecesis Dindigulensis திண்டுக்கல் மறைமாவட்டம் | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Madurai |
| Metropolitan | Madurai |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,052 km2 (3,109 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 1,178,000 106,000 (9.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 10 November 2003 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Joseph in Dindigul |
| Patron saint | Saint Joseph |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Antony Pappusamy |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Peter Fernando |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul (Latin: Dindigulen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dindigul in the Ecclesiastical province of Madurai in India.
History
- November 10, 2003: Established as Diocese of Dindigul from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madurai and Diocese of Tiruchirapalli
Leadership
- Bishops of Dindigul (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Antony Pappusamy (November 10, 2003 –July 26, 2014
)
References
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