The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raigarh (Latin: Raigarhen(sis)) is a diocese located at the Bishop's House in Kunkuri, Raigarh.[1] It is in the ecclesiastical province of Raipur in India.
History
On 13 December 1951, it was established as Diocese of Raigarh–Ambikapur from the Diocese of Nagpur and Diocese of Ranchi. Later, on 10 November 1977, it was renamed as Diocese of Raigarh when the Diocese of Ambikapur was erected.
Leadership
- Bishops of Raigarh (Latin Rite)
- Bishops of Raigarh – Ambikapur (Latin Rite) Bishop Francis Ekka (24 April 1971 – 10 November 1977); Bishop Stanislaus Tigga (24 December 1957 – 9 July 1970); Bishop Oscar Sevrin, S.J. (13 December 1951 – 8 November 1957)
References
- 1."Diocese of Raigarh". Catholic Directory.