Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in the cities of Simla and Chandigarh in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.
History
- 4 June 1959: Established as Diocese of Simla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Delhi and Simla
- 12 May 1964: Renamed as Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh
Leadership
- Bishops of Simla and Chandigarh
- Bishop Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas (10 February 2009 – 12 April 2024)
- Bishop Gerald John Mathias (22 December 1999 – 8 November 2007)
- Bishop Gilbert Blaize Rego (11 March 1971 – 10 November 1999)
- Bishop Alfred Fernández (13 April 1967 – 25 June 1970)
- Archbishop Joseph Alexander Fernandes (Apostolic Administrator 1966 – 13 April 1967)
- Bishop John Burke (12 May 1964 – 3 August 1966)
- Bishops of Simla
- Bishop John Burke (4 June 1959 – 12 May 1964)
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See also
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