Roman Catholic Diocese Of Meerut
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut (Latin: Meeruten(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Meerut in the ecclesiastical province of Agra in India.
History
- 20 February 1956: Established as the Diocese of Meerut from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agra
Special churches
Leadership
- Bishops of Meerut (Latin Rite)
- Archbishop Joseph Bartholomew Evangelisti, O.F.M. Cap. (29 February 1956 – 3 August 1973)
- Bishop Patrick Nair (5 April 1974 – 3 December 2008)
- Bishop Francis Kalist (3 December 2008 – 19 March 2022) Appointed Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
- Diocesan Administrator Fr. Valerian Pinto (2 May 2022 – Present)
- Bishop-elect Bhaskar Jesuraj (13 January 2024 – Present)
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