Diocese of Khandwa

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Khandwa (Latin: Khandvaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Khandwa in the ecclesiastical province of Bhopal in India.

Map showing the location of the Diocese of Khandwa in India

Diocese of Khandwa Dioecesis Khandvaënsis
Location
Country	India
Ecclesiastical province	Bhopal
Metropolitan	Bhopal
Statistics
Area	24,000 km2 (9,300 sq mi)
Population Total Catholics	(as of 2006) 4,521,350 30,601 (0.7%)
Information
Rite	Latin Rite
Cathedral	St Mary’s Cathedral in Khandwa
Current leadership
Pope	Leo XIV
Bishop	Bishop Mar Augustine Madathikunnel
Metropolitan Archbishop	Alangaram Arockia Sebastian Durairaj
Map
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

• February 3, 1977: Established as Diocese of Khandwa from the Diocese of Indore. It falls under the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bhopal. The diocese follows the Latin (or Roman) rite.

Leadership

• Bishops of Khandwa (Latin Rite)
  • Bishop A.A.S Durairaj (May 11, 2009 – October 4, 2021)
  • Bishop Leo Cornelio (later Archbishop) (June 3, 1999 – June 15, 2007)
  • Bishop Abraham Viruthakulangara (later Archbishop) (March 4, 1977 – January 17, 1998)