Roman Catholic Diocese of Karwar
Diocese of Karwar Dioecesis Karwarians ಕಾರವಾರ ಧರ್ಮಪ್ರಾಂತ | |
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| Location | |
| Country | India |
Coordinates | 14°49′04″N 74°10′44″E / 14.81781490°N 74.17898530°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 10,277 km2 (3,968 sq mi) |
Population
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| Parishes | 68 |
| Churches | 38 missions |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | January 24, 1976 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, Karwar |
| Patron saint | Saint Joseph |
| Secular priests | 137 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Bishop-elect Duming Dias |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Peter Machado |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Karwar (
Bangalore
in India.
Bishops
- Bishop-elect Duming Dias (Since 16 January 2024)
- Bishop [see vacant] (Since May 2019 - 13 January 2024)
- Bishop Rt. Rev. DR. Derek Fernandes (2007-2019)
- Bishop William Leonard D'Mello (24 January 1976 – 24 February 2007)
References
External links
- GCatholic.org [self-published]
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
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