Diocese of Aizawl

Dioecesis Aizavlensis
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceShillong
MetropolitanShillong
Statistics
Area28,002 km2 (10,812 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2020)
5,072,598
41,067 (0.8%)
Parishes32
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established11 January 1996 (11 January 1996)
CathedralChrist the King Cathedral in Aizawl
Patron saintSt. Joseph
Secular priests80
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopStephen Rotluanga, C.S.C.
Metropolitan ArchbishopVictor Lyngdoh
Vicar GeneralFr. K. M. Arulappan
Website
Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl (Latin: Aizavlen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the Ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.

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References

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