Roman Catholic Diocese Of Jalpaiguri
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalpaiguri (Latin: Ialpaigurien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jalpaiguri in the ecclesiastical province of Calcutta in India.
History
- 17 January 1952: Established as the Diocese of Jalpaiguri from the Diocese of Dinajpur
Leadership
- Bishops of Jalpaiguri (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Clement Tirkey (31 January 2006 – present)
- Bishop James Anthony Toppo (24 April 1971 – 4 May 2004)
- Bishop Francis Ekka (29 November 1967 – 24 April 1971)
- Bishop Ambrose Galbiati, P.I.M.E. (20 March 1952 – 22 March 1967)
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