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Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashik

Coordinates: 19°57′47″N 73°50′20″E / 19.9630°N 73.8389°E / 19.9630; 73.8389
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Diocese of Nashik

Dioecesis Nashikensis

नाशिक धर्मप्रांत
Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provinceBombay
MetropolitanBombay
Statistics
Area57,592 km2 (22,236 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
20,000,000
86,090 (0.4%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established15 May 1987
CathedralCathedral of St Anne in Nashik
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBarthol Barretto
Metropolitan ArchbishopOswald Gracias
Bishops emeritusLourdunada Daniel

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashik (Latin: Nashiken(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nashik in the ecclesiastical province of Bombay in India.

History

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Bishops

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  • Thomas Bhalerao, S.J. (15 May 1987 – 31 March 2007 )
  • Valerian D'Souza (Apostolic Administrator 31 March 2007 – 16 January 2008)
  • Felix Anthony Machado (16 January 2008 - November 2009), transferred to Vasai diocese
  • Lourdunada Daniel (11 November 2010 - 30 December 2023)[1]
    • Apostolic Administrator from November 2009
  • Barthol Barretto (30 December 2023[1] – present)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 30.12.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
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19°57′47″N 73°50′20″E / 19.9630°N 73.8389°E / 19.9630; 73.8389