Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima (Latin: Kohimaen(sis)) is a diocese headquartered in the city of Kohima, Nagaland, in the ecclesiastical province of Imphal in India. Its territory includes the entire state of Nagaland.

Diocese of Kohima

Dioecesis Kohimaensis
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceImphal
MetropolitanImphal
Statistics
Area16,579 km2 (6,401 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2017)
2,400,340
60,563 (2.5%)
Parishes47
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralMary Help of Christians Cathedral
Patron saintMary Help of Christians
Secular priests86
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJames Thoppil
Metropolitan ArchbishopDominic Lumon
Bishops emeritusJose Mukala Bishop Emeritus (1998-2009)
Website
Website of the Diocese
Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima

History

  • 29 January 1973: Established as Diocese of Kohima–Imphal from the Diocese of Dibrugarh
  • 28 March 1980: Erected as Diocese of Kohima through the division of the Diocese of Kohima–Imphal

Leadership

  • Bishops of Kohima (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop James Thoppil (16 June 2011 – present)
    • Bishop Jose Mukala (24 October 1997 – 30 October 2009)[1]
    • Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (28 March 1980 – 11 July 1996)
  • Bishops of Kohima–Imphal (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (29 January 1973 – 28 March 1980)

References

  1. "Bishop Jose resigns". Nagaland Post. 1 November 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2018. ...who cited health problems in his resignation letter


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