Roman Catholic Diocese of Chingleput

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Chingleput

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Diocese of Chingleput
Dioecesis Chingleputensis
Location
Country India
Metropolitan Madras and Mylapore
Statistics
Area 1,711 km2 (661 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
2,869,920
115,000 (4.0%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Bishop Anthonisamy Neethinathan

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chingleput (Latin: Chingleputen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Chingleput in the Ecclesiastical province of Madras and Mylapore in India.

History

  • July 19, 2002: Established as the Diocese of Chingleput from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore

Leadership

  • Bishops of Chingleput (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Anthonisamy Neethinathan (July 19, 2002 – present)

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