Cathedral of St Joseph | |
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25°27′27″N81°50′40″E / 25.4575°N 81.8444°E | |
Location | 32, Thornhill Road, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211 002 |
Country | India |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Cathedral |
Founded | 1879 |
Dedication | St. Joseph |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Prayagraj |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Most. Rev. Raphy Manjaly |
Bishop(s) | Vacant |
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