Archdiocese of Raipur

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Raipur (Latin: Raipuren(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Raipur in India.

History

• 16 January 1964: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Raipur from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Nagpur
• 5 July 1973: Promoted as Diocese of Raipur
• 27 February 2004: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Raipur

Leadership

• Archbishops of Raipur (Latin Rite)
• Bishops of Raipur (Latin Rite) Bishop Joseph Augustine Charanakunnel (later Archbishop) (21 November 1992 – 27 February 2004); Bishop Philip Ekka, S.J. (20 October 1984 – 15 February 1991)
• Prefects Apostolic of Raipur (Latin Rite) Fr. John A. Weidner, S.A.C. (17 January 1964 – 1973)

Suffragan dioceses

• Ambikapur
• Jagdalpur
• Jashpur
• Raigarh

Education

Schools

• Weidner Memorial Senior Secondary School^[1]