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(Province of
Bhopal) |
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Bishop
Mar Simon Stock Palathara
C.M.I
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Address: |
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Bishop's House,
Lal-Bagh, Jagdalpur - 494
001, Bastar Dt., M.P.
Tel: (07782)
228293, 228307(p)
Fax:
(07782) 228307
E-mail:
bishopjg@sancharnet.in |
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Dioceses At a Glance |
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Patron: |
St.Thomas |
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Area: |
39,172 sq.kms |
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Total population:
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22,71,314 |
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Catholics: |
6411 |
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Languages: |
Hindi, Halbi, Dhorli, Madia,
Bhatri Ghondi, Muria,
Chatisgarhi |
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Former Bishop: |
Mar Paulinus Jeerakath CMI (1977-1990) |
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A
Short History |
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On
March 23, 1972 the Exarchate of
Jagdalpur was created by
separating the civil district of
Bastar from the then Prefecture
Apostolic of Raipur. It is
entrusted to the Carmelities of
Mary Immaculate. Until 1966
Bastar was part of the
Vishakapattanam diocese. On 15th
August 1966 it was separated
from the diocese of
Vishakapattanam and was added to
the Apostolic Prefecture of
Raipur and was entrusted to the
Pilar Fathers. In 1972 Msgr.
Paulinus Jeerakath CMI was
appointed the first Exarch of
Jagdalpur. In 1977 it was raised
to a diocese by Pope Paul VI by
the Papal Bull "Nobismetipsis" of
February 26,1977. He was
ordained on 11th May
1977 and died on 6th
August 1990. Then Rev. Fr.
Kurian Macheril was elected
Apostolic Administrator. On
March 19, 1993 Rt. Rev. Simon
Stock Palathra C.M.I was
ordained and installed Bishop of
Jagdalpur.
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