The Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut () 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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut

Special churches

Minor Basilicas: Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, Sardhana

Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut

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)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut

References

External links

GCatholic.org

Catholic Hierarchy

Roman Catholic dioceses in India

Christian organizations established in 1956

Christianity in Uttar Pradesh

Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

1956 establishments in Uttar Pradesh

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