Diocese of Joypurhat

Dioecesis Joypurhatina

Bishop(s)

Paul Gomes, Bishop-Elect

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 25 March 2026
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Dhaka
Depends on: Dicastery for Evangelization
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Bangladesh
Square Kilometers: 7,018 (2,710 Square Miles)

Past and Present Ordinaries

Paul Gomes (25 Mar 2026 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
25 March 2026	Erected	Diocese of Dinajpur Diocese of Rajshahi	Diocese of Joypurhat (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2026 24,485 7,714,896 .3% 8 7 15 1,632 18 11 bul:25Mar2026

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2026	24,485	7,714,896	.3%	8	7	15	1,632			18	11	bul:25Mar2026

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated People, Living

Paul Gomes (Bishop: 25 Mar 2026)

Affiliated People, Deceased

None

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