Roman Catholic Diocese of Aurangabad

The Diocese of Aurangabad (Latin: Dioecesis Aurangabadensis ) is a located in India Roman Catholic diocese based in Aurangabad.

History

Pope Paul VI. founded it with the Apostolic Constitution Qui arcano on December 17, 1977 from cessions of territory of the Diocese of Amravati and of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad and it became the Archdiocese of Nagpur is a suffragan.

Territory

The Diocese of Aurangabad Aurangabad Division includes in the state of Maharashtra.

Bishops of Aurangabad

  • Dominic Joseph Abreo (17 December 1977-1. May 1987)
  • Ignatius D' Cunha (February 6, 1989-20. January 1998)
  • Sylvester Monteiro (9 February 1999-14. August 2005)
  • Edwin Colaço (since 20 October 2006)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nagpur Friar Aurangabad (Maharashtra) Roman Catholic Diocese of Amravati Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hyderabad Suffragan diocese Aurangabad (Division)
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