Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti

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Diocese of Khunti

Dioecesis Khuntiensis

खूंटी के सूबा
Khunti, Cathedral Saint-Michael.JPG
Location
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
Ecclesiastical province Ranchi
Metropolitan Ranchi
Statistics
Area3,765 km2 (1,454 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2006)
872,569
81,989 (9.4%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established1 April 1995
CathedralCathedral of St Michael in Khunti
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Binay Kandulna
Metropolitan Archbishop Telesphore Toppo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Khunti (Latin : Khuntien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Khunti in the Ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.

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    Coordinates: 23°04′09″N85°16′45″E / 23.0692°N 85.2793°E / 23.0692; 85.2793