Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega
| Diocese of Simdega Dioecesis Simdegaënsis सिमडेगा के सूबा | |
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| Location | |
| Country | India | 
| Ecclesiastical province | Ranchi | 
| Metropolitan | Ranchi | 
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,323 km2 (897 sq mi) | 
| Population 
 
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| Parishes | 37 | 
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite | 
| Established | 28 May 1993 | 
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Anne in Simdega | 
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV | 
| Bishop | Vincent Barwa | 
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Vincent Aind | 
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simdega (Latin: Simdegaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Simdega in the ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
History
- May 28, 1993: Established as Diocese of Simdega from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ranchi
Leadership
- Bishops of Simdega (Latin Rite) - Bishop Vincent Barwa (February 11, 2008 – present)
- Bishop Joseph Minj (May 28, 1993 – February 11, 2008)
 
References
External links
- GCatholic.org [self-published]
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
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