Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair
| Diocese of Port Blair Dioecesis Portus Blairensis पोर्ट ब्लेयर के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi |
| Metropolitan | Ranchi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,293 km2 (3,202 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 356,265 39,469 (11.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Stella Maris Cathedral in Port Blair |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Aleixo das Neves Dias, S.F.X. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Telesphore Toppo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair (Latin: Portus Blairen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Port Blair in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- June 22, 1984: Established as Diocese of Port Blair from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Port Blair (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Aleixo das Neves Dias, S.F.X. (June 22, 1984 – present)
References
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