Diocese of Miao

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Bishop(s) George Palliparampil (Palliparambil), S.D.B., Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 7 December 2005 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Guwahati Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: India Square Kilometers: 31,445 (12,145 Square Miles)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• George Palliparampil (Palliparambil), S.D.B. (7 Dec 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
7 December 2005	Erected	Diocese of Dibrugarh	Diocese of Miao (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2005	59,030	426,239	13.8%	6	54	60	983		1	21	1	bul7Dec05

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• George Palliparampil (Palliparambil), S.D.B. (Bishop: 7 Dec 2005 - )