Diocese of Jowai

Dioecesis Iovaiensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 28 January 2006
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Shillong
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: India
Square Kilometers: 5,433 (2,098 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Bishop's House, Lumbihsyntu-Mihmyntdu, Jowai-793150, Jaintia Hills Dt., Meghalaya, India
Telephone: (03652)221.585

Past and Present Ordinaries

Vincent Kympat † (28 Jan 2006 Appointed - 30 Jul 2011 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
28 January 2006	Erected	Archdiocese of Shillong	Diocese of Jowai (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2006 59,095 293,229 20.2% 9 8 17 3,476 13 40 7 ap2007

2012 81,242 406,227 20.0% 14 19 33 2,461 33 40 12 ap2013

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2006	59,095	293,229	20.2%	9	8	17	3,476		13	40	7	ap2007
2012	81,242	406,227	20.0%	14	19	33	2,461		33	40	12	ap2013

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Vincent Kympat † (Bishop: 28 Jan 2006 to 30 Jul 2011)