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{{Short description|Roman Catholic diocese in northern India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
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{{Infobox diocese
{{Infobox diocese
|jurisdiction = Diocese
|jurisdiction = Diocese
|name = Jammu–Srinagar
|name = Jammu - Srinagar
|latin = Dioecesis Iammuensis-Srinagarensis
|latin = Dioecesis Iammuensis-Srinagarensis
|local = जम्मू श्रीनगर के सूबा
|country = [[India]]
|country = {{flag|India}}
|metropolitan = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Delhi]]
|metropolitan = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Delhi]]
|rite = [[Latin Rite]]
|province = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Delhi]]
|cathedral = St. Mary’s Cathedral, [[Jammu Cantt]]
|rite = [[Latin Church|Latin Rite]]
| established ={{start date and age|df=yes|1952|01|17}}
|cathedral = [[St. Mary's Cathedral, Jammu]]
|cocathedral =
|cocathedral =
|patron = [[Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary]]
|parishes = 42
|area_km2 = 222,236
|area_km2 = 222,236
|population = 10,075,000
|population = 13,384,000
|population_as_of = 2004
|population_as_of = 2018
|catholics = 16,000
|schools=22|catholics = 7,950
|catholics_percent= 0.2
|catholics_percent= 0.1
| priests = 43
|pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
|pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
|bishop = [[Peter Celestine Elampassery]], [[O.F.M. Cap.]]
|bishop = [[Ivan Pereira]]
|metro_archbishop = [[Anil Joseph Thomas Couto]]
|coadjutor =
|coadjutor =
|auxiliary_bishops=
|auxiliary_bishops=
|map=Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar in India.jpg|website = http://www.jammusrinagardiocese.org
}}
|image=|coat=|flag=|territory=|headquarters=|denomination=Roman Catholic|churches=|sui_iuris_church=|founded=|dissolved=|language=|vicar_general=Fr. Jose Vadakkel}}


The '''Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar''' ({{lang-la| Iammuen(sis)-Srinagaren(sis)}}) is a [[diocese]] located in the cities of [[Jammu]] and [[Srinagar]] in the [[Ecclesiastical province]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Delhi]] in India.
The '''Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar''' ({{langx|la| Iammuen(sis)-Srinagaren(sis)}}) is a [[diocese]] located in the cities of [[Jammu]] and [[Srinagar]] in the [[ecclesiastical province]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Delhi]] in India.


==History==
== History ==
Catholicism dates back to 1887 in Jammu and Kashmir. The [[Apostolic Prefecture of Kafiristan and Kashmir|Apostolic Prefecture of Kafirstan and Kashmir]] was erected from the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lahore|Diocese of Lahore]] in 1887. The Prefecture, composed of [[Rawalpindi]], [[Kashmir]] and [[Ladakh]], was looked after by the [[Saint Joseph's Missionary Society of Mill Hill|Mill Hill Missionary]]. Msgr. Ignatius Brouwer MHM was appointed as the first Prefect Apostolic with Rawalpindi as his headquarters. The Apostolic prefecture of Kashmir and Jammu was created on 17 January 1952. Msgr. George Shanks MHM was appointed as the Prefect Apostolic. On 4 May 1968 the Prefecture was renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prefecture was entrusted to the Capuchins of St. Joseph's Province, Kerala in 1978 and Rev. [[Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal|Fr. Hippolytus Kunnunkal OFM Cap]]., was appointed as the first Indian Prefect Apostolic. Prefecture was converted into a Diocese in 1986 and Fr. Hippolytus Kunnunkal OFM Cap was appointed the first Bishop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jammusrinagardiocese.org/pages/history|title=Diocese of Jammu - Srinagar {{!}} A diocese was erected on September 7, 1986, with St. Mary's Jammu Cantt, as Cathedral|website=www.jammusrinagardiocese.org|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>
* January 17, 1952: Established as the [[Apostolic Prefecture]] of Kashmir and Jammu from the [[Diocese of Lahore]] and [[Diocese of Rawalpindi]]

* May 4, 1968: Renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Jammu and Kashmir
== Present ==
* March 10, 1986: Promoted as Diocese of Jammu – Srinagar
The diocese currently comprises four regions:

# Jammu Region
# Kashmir Region
# Ladakh Region
# Poonch Region


==Leadership==
==Leadership==

* [[Bishop]]s of Jammu–Srinagar ([[Latin Rite]])
**Msgr. Ignatius Brouwer MHM, Prefect of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1887 - 1894)
** Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery, O.F.M. Cap. (April 3, 1998 – present)
**Msgr. Reyndes MHM, Prefect Of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1894 - 1899)
** Bishop [[Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal]], O.F.M. Cap. (March 10, 1986 – April 3, 1998)
**Msgr. Wagener MHM, Prefect Of Kafristan & Kshmir - (1899 - 1914)
* Prefects Apostolic of Jammu and Kashmir (Latin Rite)
**Msgr. Winkley MHM, Prefect Of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1914 - 1933)
** Fr. Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal, O.F.M. Cap. (later Bishop) (November 11, 1978 – March 10, 1986)
**Msgr. O' Donhoe MHM, Prefect of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1933 - 1943)
** Fr. [[John Boerkamp]], [[M.H.M.]] (May 4, 1968 – 1978)
**Msgr. Mayer MHM, Pro-Prefect Of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1943 - 1952)
* Prefects Apostolic of Kashmir and Jammu (Latin Rite)
**Msgr. George shanks MHM, Prefect Apostolic of Kashmir & Jammu - (1952 - 1962)
** Fr. John Boerkamp, M.H.M. (July 10, 1963 – May 4, 1968)
**Msgr. John Boerkamp MHM,  Prefect Apostolic of Kashmir & Jammu - (1962 - 1978)
** Fr. [[George Shanks, M.H.M.|George Shanks]], M.H.M. (May 30, 1952 – 1963)
**[[Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal|Msgr. Hippolytus Kunnankal OFM Cap]]. Prefect Apostolic of Kashmir & Jammu - (1978 - 1986)
**[[Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal|Most Rev. Hippolytus, Kunnunkal OFM Cap]]., Bishop of Jammu - Srinagar Diocese - (1986 - 1998)
**[[Peter Celestine Elampassery|Most Rev. Peter Celestine OFM Cap]]., Bishop of Jammu - Srinagar Diocese - (1998 - 2014)
**[[Ivan Pereira|Most Rev. Ivan Pereira]], Bishop of Jammu - Srinagar Diocese - (2014–present)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jammusrinagardiocese.org/pages/history|title=Diocese of Jammu - Srinagar {{!}} A diocese was erected on September 7, 1986, with St. Mary's Jammu Cantt, as Cathedral|website=www.jammusrinagardiocese.org|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/jamm0.htm Giga-Catholic Information]
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/jamm0.htm GCatholic.org]
* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/djamm.html Catholic Hierarchy]
* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/djamm.html Catholic Hierarchy]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.jammusrinagardio.org Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar website]
* [http://www.jammusrinagardiocese.org Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar website]

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Latest revision as of 04:13, 1 November 2024

Diocese of Jammu - Srinagar

Dioecesis Iammuensis-Srinagarensis

जम्मू श्रीनगर के सूबा
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical provinceDelhi
MetropolitanDelhi
Statistics
Area222,236 km2 (85,806 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2018)
13,384,000
7,950 (0.1%)
Parishes42
Schools22
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established17 January 1952; 72 years ago (1952-01-17)
CathedralSt. Mary's Cathedral, Jammu
Patron saintNativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Secular priests43
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopIvan Pereira
Metropolitan ArchbishopAnil Joseph Thomas Couto
Vicar GeneralFr. Jose Vadakkel
Map
Website
http://www.jammusrinagardiocese.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar (Latin: Iammuen(sis)-Srinagaren(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Jammu and Srinagar in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.

History

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Catholicism dates back to 1887 in Jammu and Kashmir. The Apostolic Prefecture of Kafirstan and Kashmir was erected from the Diocese of Lahore in 1887. The Prefecture, composed of Rawalpindi, Kashmir and Ladakh, was looked after by the Mill Hill Missionary. Msgr. Ignatius Brouwer MHM was appointed as the first Prefect Apostolic with Rawalpindi as his headquarters. The Apostolic prefecture of Kashmir and Jammu was created on 17 January 1952. Msgr. George Shanks MHM was appointed as the Prefect Apostolic. On 4 May 1968 the Prefecture was renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prefecture was entrusted to the Capuchins of St. Joseph's Province, Kerala in 1978 and Rev. Fr. Hippolytus Kunnunkal OFM Cap., was appointed as the first Indian Prefect Apostolic. Prefecture was converted into a Diocese in 1986 and Fr. Hippolytus Kunnunkal OFM Cap was appointed the first Bishop.[1]

Present

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The diocese currently comprises four regions:

  1. Jammu Region
  2. Kashmir Region
  3. Ladakh Region
  4. Poonch Region

Leadership

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    • Msgr. Ignatius Brouwer MHM, Prefect of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1887 - 1894)
    • Msgr. Reyndes MHM, Prefect Of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1894 - 1899)
    • Msgr. Wagener MHM, Prefect Of Kafristan & Kshmir - (1899 - 1914)
    • Msgr. Winkley MHM, Prefect Of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1914 - 1933)
    • Msgr. O' Donhoe MHM, Prefect of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1933 - 1943)
    • Msgr. Mayer MHM, Pro-Prefect Of Kafristan & Kashmir - (1943 - 1952)
    • Msgr. George shanks MHM, Prefect Apostolic of Kashmir & Jammu - (1952 - 1962)
    • Msgr. John Boerkamp MHM,  Prefect Apostolic of Kashmir & Jammu - (1962 - 1978)
    • Msgr. Hippolytus Kunnankal OFM Cap. Prefect Apostolic of Kashmir & Jammu - (1978 - 1986)
    • Most Rev. Hippolytus, Kunnunkal OFM Cap., Bishop of Jammu - Srinagar Diocese - (1986 - 1998)
    • Most Rev. Peter Celestine OFM Cap., Bishop of Jammu - Srinagar Diocese - (1998 - 2014)
    • Most Rev. Ivan Pereira, Bishop of Jammu - Srinagar Diocese - (2014–present)[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Diocese of Jammu - Srinagar | A diocese was erected on September 7, 1986, with St. Mary's Jammu Cantt, as Cathedral". www.jammusrinagardiocese.org. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Diocese of Jammu - Srinagar | A diocese was erected on September 7, 1986, with St. Mary's Jammu Cantt, as Cathedral". www.jammusrinagardiocese.org. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
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