The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rajshahi (Latin: Diœcesis Raishahiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Rajshahi in the ecclesiastical province of Dhaka in Bangladesh.

History

Leadership

  • Bishops of Rajshahi (Roman rite) Bishop Patrick D’Rozario, C.S.C. (May 21, 1990 – February 3, 1995), appointed Bishop of Chittagong; future Archbishop and Cardinal Bishop Paulinus Costa (January 11, 1996 – July 9, 2004), appointed Archbishop of Dhaka Bishop Gervas Rozario (January 15, 2005 – present)

Information

  • High School = 3

St. Louis High School, Jonail, Natore, Bangladesh. St. Joseph High School and College, Bonpara, Natore, Bangladesh. St. Rita's High School, Chatmohor, Pabna, Bangladesh.

  • Primary School = 17
  • Parish = 19
  • Seminary = 1
  • Health Center = 13

Prominent Persons

  1. Denis C Baskey, Director, Caritas Rajshahi Region
  2. William Atul Kuluntunu, Joint Sectary (OSD), Ministry of Entailment

24°22′48″N 88°34′18″E/24.3801°N 88.5716°E/ 24.3801; 88.5716