Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima

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

History

The Diocese of Kohima was posted on January 29, 1973 by Pope Paul VI. out of territory of the diocese of Dibrugarh diocese of Kohima - Imphal built as. On March 28, 1980, the Diocese of Kohima - Imphal was divided into the dioceses of Kohima and Imphal. The Diocese of Kohima in 1995 the archbishopric of Imphal is a suffragan.

1986-1991 the cathedral was built in Kohima. Their architecture cited elements from the traditional style of the region. The Cathedral is Mary, Help of Christians consecrated.

Bishops

  • Abraham Alangimattathil SDB, 1973-1996
  • Jose Mukala, 1997-2009
  • James Thoppil, since 2011

Territory

The diocese comprises the districts of Kohima Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto in the state of Nagaland.

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