Roman Catholic Diocese of Baruipur
| Diocese of Baruipur Dioecesis Baruipurensis বারুইপুর के सूबा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Calcutta |
| Metropolitan | Calcutta |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 10,880 km2 (4,200 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2012) 9,834,000 60,465 (0.6%) |
| Parishes | 22 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baruipur |
| Patron saint | Immaculate Conception |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Salvadore Lobo |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Thomas D’Souza |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baruipur (Latin: Baruipuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Baruipur in the Ecclesiastical province of Calcutta in India.
History
- May 30, 1977: Established as Diocese of Baruipur from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Calcutta
Leadership
- Bishops of Baruipur (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Salvadore Lobo (October 16, 1997 – present)
- Bishop Linus Nirmal Gomes, S.J. (May 30, 1977 – October 31, 1995)
References
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