Diocese of Aizawl

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl () is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.

History

• 17 January 1952: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Haflong from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dacca
• 26 June 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Silchar
• 11 January 1996: Renamed as Diocese of Aizawl

Leadership

• Bishops of Aizawl (Latin Rite)
• Bishop Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C. (2 October 2001 – present)
• Apostolic Administrator - Bishop Lumen Monteiro (2000–2001)
• Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (11 January 1996 – 18 October 2000)
• Bishops of Silchar (Latin Rite)
• Bishop Denzil Reginald D’Souza (26 June 1969 – 11 January 1996)
• Prefect Apostolic of Haflong (Roman Rite)
• Fr. George Daniel Breen, C.S.C. (21 March 1952 – 1969)

See also

• List of Christian denominations in North East India
• List of Roman Catholic dioceses in India

References

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy