Roman Catholic Diocese Of Jhansi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhansi (Latin: Ihansien[sis])) is a diocese located in the city of Jhansi in the ecclesiastical province of Agra in India.
History
- 12 January 1940: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jhansi from the Diocese of Allahabad
- 5 July 1954: Promoted as Diocese of Jhansi
Leadership
- Prefects Apostolic of Jhansi
- Joseph Angel Poli, OFMCap (Bishop of Allahabad 1917–1946 and Apostolic Prefect of Jhansi 1940 – 21 January 1946)
- Francis Fenech, OFMCap (21 January 1946 – 5 July 1954)
- Bishops of Jhansi
- Francis Fenech, OFMCap (5 July 1954 – 8 May 1967)
- Baptist Mudartha (29 November 1967 – 1 March 1976)
- Frederick D'Souza (4 March 1977 – 31 October 2012)
- Peter Parapullil (31 October 2012 – 28 December 2024)
- Wilfred Gregory Moras (28 December 2024 – )
References
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