Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kohima
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima (Latin: Kohimaen(sis)) is a diocese headquartered in the city of Kohima, Nagaland, in the ecclesiastical province of Imphal in India. Its territory includes the entire state of Nagaland.
History
- 29 January 1973: Established as Diocese of Kohima–Imphal from the Diocese of Dibrugarh
- 28 March 1980: Erected as Diocese of Kohima through the division of the Diocese of Kohima–Imphal
Leadership
- Bishops of Kohima (Latin Rite)
- Bishop James Thoppil (16 June 2011 – present)
- Bishop Jose Mukala (24 October 1997 – 30 October 2009)
- Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (28 March 1980 – 11 July 1996)
- Bishops of Kohima–Imphal (Latin Rite)
- Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (29 January 1973 – 28 March 1980)
References
- ^ Joshi, Vibha (2007). "The Birth of Christian Enthusiasm among the Angami of Nagaland". South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies. 30 (3): 541–557. doi:10.1080/00856400701714120. ISSN 0085-6401. S2CID 143744915.
- ^ "Bishop Jose resigns". Nagaland Post. 1 November 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
...who cited health problems in his resignation letter
External links
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