DIOCESE AT A GLANCE


Area 16,194 Sq.kms
Population 59,64,458 (2011 Census)
Catholics 1,18,318
Substations 626
Languages Spoken Assamese, English, Hindi, Sadri, Bengali, Uraon, Mundari, Kharia, Boro, Kachari, Mishing, Nepali etc.
Parishes 37
Diocesan 28
Religious 09
Centres 18
Priests 149 (SDB 44; MSFS 03; SSP 03; OSB 04; SJ 03; VC 06; MoC 02; SFX 01; MCBS 01)
Diocesan 82
Religious 67
Religious Sisters 317 (MSMHC 108; SCCG 39; MC 16; FMA 19; AC 14; SH 15; OSU 19; SMI 22; DBSI 13; SCC 08; FCC 07; CSN 04; FS 04; DPM 04; DSA 05; FSMA 06; DM 03; CSJB 08; OP 03)
Religious Brothers 11 (SDB 01; SG 03; DBSI 06; CST 01;)
Students of Theology 03
Regency Brothers 08
Students of Philosophy 16
Orientation Course 03
Minor Seminarians 45
Village Catechists 626
Convents 56 (MSMHC 15; SCCG 04; MC 03; FMA 03; AC 02; SH 03; OSU 03; SMI 04; SCC 02; FCC 02; CSN 01; DBSI 05; FS 01; DPM 01; DSA 01; FSMA 02; DM 01; CSJB 02; OP 01)
High School 47
Higher Secondary 05
Degree College 01
Nurses Training Institute 01
Non-Formal Training Centre 10
Nursing Training Institute 01
Boardings 65 (Boys: 31; Girls: 34)
Hospital 01
Dispensaries 12
Formation Houses 17
Retreat Centers 02
Media & Communication 02