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Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh

Coordinates: 27°28′45″N 94°55′14″E / 27.4793°N 94.9206°E / 27.4793; 94.9206
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Diocese of Dibrugarh

Dioecesis Dibrugarhensis
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Dibrugarh during Christmas, 2019
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceGuwahati
MetropolitanGuwahati
Statistics
Area32,545 km2 (12,566 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
6,125,000
101,000 (1.6%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Sacred Heart in Dibrugarh
Patron saintSacred Heart of Jesus
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAlbert Hemrom
Metropolitan ArchbishopJohn Moolachira
Website
Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh (Latin: Dibrugarhen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Dibrugarh in the ecclesiastical province of Guwahati in India.

History

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Leadership

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  • Bishops of Dibrugarh (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Albert Hemrom (15 February 2021 – present)
    • Bishop Joseph Aind, S.D.B. (11 November 1994 – 15 February 2021)
    • Bishop Thomas Menamparampil, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (19 June 1981 – 30 March 1992)
    • Bishop Robert Kerketta, S.D.B. (21 May 1970 – 24 October 1980)
    • Archbishop Hubert D’Rosario, S.D.B. (Apostolic Administrator 26 June 1969 – 21 May 1970)
    • Bishop Hubert D’Rosario, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (6 July 1964 – 26 June 1969)
    • Bishop Oreste Marengo, S.D.B. (12 July 1951 – 6 July 1964)

Schools

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References

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27°28′45″N 94°55′14″E / 27.4793°N 94.9206°E / 27.4793; 94.9206