Roman Catholic Diocese Of Jabalpur
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jabalpur (Latin: Iabalpuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jabalpur in the ecclesiastical province of Bhopal in India.
History
- 18 July 1932: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Jubbulpore from the Diocese of Allahabad and Diocese of Nagpur
- 21 October 1950: Renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Jabalpur
- 5 July 1954: Promoted as Diocese of Jabalpur
Leadership
- Bishops of Jabalpur (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Valan Arasu (13 January 2024 -)
- Bishop Gerald Almeida (16 May 2001 – 13 January 2024)
- Bishop Théophane Matthew Thannickunnel, O. Praem. (1 March 1976 – 16 May 2001)
- Bishop Leobard D’Souza (later Archbishop) (17 December 1965 – 1 July 1975)
- Bishop Conrad Dubbelman, O. Praem. (5 July 1954 – 17 December 1965)
- Prefects Apostolic of Jabalpur (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Conrad Dubbelman, O. Praem. (later Bishop) (29 May 1933 – 5 July 1954)
Bishop Theophane O.Praem was the principal of St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School, Jabalpur.
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