Roman Catholic Diocese Of Khandwa
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Khandwa (Latin: Khandvaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Khandwa in the ecclesiastical province of Bhopal in India.
History
- February 3, 1977: Established as Diocese of Khandwa from the Diocese of Indore. It falls under the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bhopal. The diocese follows the Latin (or Roman) rite.
Leadership
- Bishops of Khandwa (Latin Rite)
- Bishop A.A.S Durairaj (May 11, 2009 – October 4, 2021)
- Bishop Leo Cornelio (later Archbishop) (June 3, 1999 – June 15, 2007)
- Bishop Abraham Viruthakulangara (later Archbishop) (March 4, 1977 – January 17, 1998)
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