Diocese of Kohima

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima (Latin: Kohimaen(sis)) is a diocese headquartered in the city of Kohima, Nagaland, in the ecclesiastical province of Imphal in India. Its territory includes the entire state of Nagaland.

History

  • 29 January 1973: Established as Diocese of Kohima–Imphal from the Diocese of Dibrugarh[1]
  • 28 March 1980: Erected as Diocese of Kohima through the division of the Diocese of Kohima–Imphal[1]

Leadership

  • Bishops of Kohima (Latin Rite)
  • Bishops of Kohima–Imphal (Latin Rite) Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, S.D.B. (29 January 1973 – 28 March 1980)

References

  1. 1.[1.2]Joshi, Vibha (2007). "The Birth of Christian Enthusiasm among the Angami of Nagaland". South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies. 30 (3): 541–557. doi:10.1080/00856400701714120. ISSN 0085-6401. S2CID 143744915.