Diocese of Nashik Dioecesis Nashikensis नाशिक धर्मप्रांत | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Bombay |
| Metropolitan | Bombay |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 57,592 km2 (22,236 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 20,000,000 86,090 (0.4%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 15 May 1987 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Anne in Nashik |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Barthol Barretto |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Oswald Gracias |
| Bishops emeritus | Lourdunada Daniel |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashik (Latin: Nashiken(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nashik in the Ecclesiastical province of Bombay in India.
History
- May 15, 1987: Established as Diocese of Nashik from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Poona
Bishops
- Thomas Bhalerao, S.J. (15 May 1987 – 31 March 2007 )
- Valerian D'Souza (Apostolic Administrator 31 March 2007 – 16 January 2008)
- Felix Anthony Machado (16 January 2008 - November 2009), transferred to Vasai diocese
- Lourdunada Daniel (11 November 2010 - 30 December 2023)[1]
- Apostolic Administrator from November 2009
- Barthol Barretto (30 December 2023[1] – present)
References
- 1 2 "Resignations and Appointments, 30.12.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
External links
- GCatholic.org [self-published]
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
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