Roman Catholic Diocese of Karwar

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Karwar (Latin: Karvaren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Karwar in the ecclesiastical province of Bangalore in India.

Diocese of Karwar

Dioecesis Karwarians

ಕಾರವಾರ ಧರ್ಮಪ್ರಾಂತ
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Location
CountryIndia
Ecclesiastical provinceBangalore
MetropolitanBangalore
HeadquartersKarwar
Coordinates14°49′04″N 74°10′44″E / 14.81781490°N 74.17898530°E / 14.81781490; 74.17898530
Statistics
Area10,277 km2 (3,968 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2019)
1,536,130
45,515 (3.0%)
Parishes68
Churches38 missions
Information
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedJanuary 24, 1976 (1976-01-24)
CathedralCathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, Karwar
Patron saintSaint Joseph
Secular priests137
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBishop-elect Duming Dias
Metropolitan ArchbishopPeter Machado

Bishops

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  • Bishop-elect Duming Dias (Since 16 January 2024)
  • Bishop [see vacant] (Since May 2019 - 13 January 2024)
  • Bishop Rt. Rev. DR. Derek Fernandes (2007-2019)
  • Bishop William Leonard D'Mello (24 January 1976 – 24 February 2007)

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