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Dioceses

Chairman, Regional and Diocesan Youth Secretaries of North Eastern Regional Youth Commission 2021

Diocese Name Designation
Agartala Fr. Lawrence Darlong Diocesan Youth Director
Aizawl FR JAMES RUATLUANGA Diocesan Youth Director
Bongaigaon Fr. Amos Narzary Diocesan Youth Director
Dibrugarh Fr. Sanjiv Ekka Diocesan Youth Director
Diphu Fr. Nicholas Terang Diocesan Youth Director
Guwahati Sr. Jorina Marak Diocesan Youth Director
Imphal Fr. Leivon Albert Lamkang Diocesan Youth Director
Itanagar Fr. Roshan Bamin Diocesan Youth Director
Jowai Fr. Ebor Lamare Diocesan Youth Director
Kohima Fr. George Vekupa Diocesan Youth Director
Miao Fr. Pramod Godelswar Diocesan Youth Director
Nongstoin Fr. Cyril Pariong Diocesan Youth Director
Shillong Fr. Jameris Shylla Diocesan Youth Director
Tezpur Fr. Niran Rabha Diocesan Youth Director
Tura Fr. Lyndoh T. Sangma Diocesan Youth Director

Youth President and Secretaries

Sl No. Dioceses Name Designation
1 Aizawl Mr. Dennis Lalhlimpuia President
Mr. Philip Chawngkunga Secretary
2 Diphu Mr. Jemson Teron President
Mr. Birlong Tisso Secretary
3 Imphal Mr Napolean Rongmei President
- Secretary
4 Itanagar Mr. Tai Taniang President
Ms. Mallo Yapung Secretary
5 Jowai Mr. Rishot Thubru President
Miss. Esbunmitre Nongrum Secretary
6 Nongstoin Mr. Kaius Jyrwa President
Mr. John Chrysostom Snaitang Secretary
7 Tura MR Balson D Sangma President
MS SMERA M SANGMA Secretary
8 Kohima Dr. Rosou Pohena President
Miss Veronica Nriame Secretary
9 Dibrugarh --- President
--- Secretary
10 Agartala MR JEREMY DARLONG President
MS Priyanka Debbarma Secretary
11 Shillong Mr Allwin Savio kharkongor President
Ms Cheerily Kharbihkhiew Secretary
12 Guwahati Mr Andrew Sangma President
Ms Nancy Narzary Secretary
13 Bongaigaon Mr. Bihung Borgoyary President
- Secretary
14 Miao Mr. Thomas Chakma President
Ms. Junnem Langsing Secretary
15 Tezpur Mr Ubbar Belas Ekka President
Ms Anita Bhelwa Secretary TDCYC

DIOCESE OF AGARTALA

Bishop: Most Rev. Lumen Monteiro
Youth Director: Fr. Lawrence Darlong

The Diocese of Agartala which comprises the entire state of Tripura was bifurcated from the erstwhile Diocese of Silchar. The Diocese has 13 parishes and a Catholic population of 18,000 in a total of 3.1 million people. The Diocese of Agartala is dedicated to Christ the Light of the World with St. Francis Xavier as the patron and its motto being LEAD US ONWARD.

The total population of Tripura may be broadly classified into non-tribal and tribal. The tribal communities form 30.95% of the population classified into 19 Scheduled Tribes, of which Tripuri is the largest in number. Other major tribes are Jamatia, Halam , Reang, Noatia, Chakma, Mog , Lushai, and Kukki. Bangla (Bengali) and Kokborok (Tripuri language) are the State languages.


DIOCESE OF AIZAWL

Bishop: Most Rev. Stephen Rotluanga
Youth Director: Fr. James Zordinliana

The Diocese of Aizawl comprises of the districts of Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj ( Barak Valley) of Assam State and the entire State of Mizoram.

Mizo, Bengali, Khasi, Hindi and English are the languages spoken. Its total Population is 39,72,965, Christians are 8,19,550 and among those there are 29,794 Catholics.


DIOCESE OF BONGAIGAON

Bishop: Most Rev. Thomas Pulloppillil
Youth Director: Fr. Amos Narzary

The Diocese of Bongaigaon is carved out of the Archdiocese of Guwahati consisting of Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar and Dhubri Districts of lower Assam that covers the surface area of 13,630 sq, km. with an over all population of 5.2 million of which 61,024 (1.2%) are catholics.

Catholic population is mainly tribals with the Bodos forming the single largest group. Santhals, Adivasis, Garos and Rabhas are the other major groups. General population comprises of Koch and Koch Rajbanshies, the Assamese and Bengalis. Dhubri and Barpeta districts have Muslim majority. Assamese, Bodo, Rabha, Santhali, Garo, Oraon, Mundari, Khadia, Hindi and English are the languages spoken.


DIOCESE OF DIPHU

Bishop: Most Rev. Paul Mattekatt
Youth Director: Fr. Nicholas Terang

The diocese was erected on December 5, 1983, detaching the district of Karbi Anglong of Assam from the Archdiocese of Shillong- Guwahati and the district of North Kachar Hills from the Diocese of Silchar.

Its Total population is 750,000 and the Catholics number around 44,218. Karbi, Garo, Tiwa, Khasi, Hindi, Sadri, Uraon, Cachari, Dimasha, Assamese and Bengali are the languages spoken.


DIOCESE OF DIBRUGARH

Bishop: Most Rev. Albert Hemrom
Youth Director: Fr. Sanjiv Ekka

The Diocese of Dibrugarh was carved out from the Diocese of Shillong on July 12, 1951 with Rt. Rev. Orestes Marengo, sdb, as its First Bishop. The Diocese of Dibrugarh now comprises of the five civil districts of Assam, namely, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat. According to the 2001 census it has a total populationof53,29,982 out of which 1,20,000 are Catholics. Assamese, Hindi, English, Sadri, Uraon, Mundari, Kharia, Boro Kachari, Mishing, Nepali, Bengali and Garo are the languages spoken.


ARCHDIOCESE OF GUWAHATI

Archbishop: Most Rev. John Moolachira
Youth Director: Sr. Jorina Marak

The Diocese of Guwahati was erected on August 16, 1992 carved out from the Diocese of Shillong, Tura and Tezpur.

With a general population of 6.5 million spread out in an area of 18,588.2 sq. km covering five civil districts of Assam: Nagaon, Morigaon, Kamrup, Nalbari and Goalpara, Guwahati diocese has the care of a vast number of tribes and communities like the Assamese, Rabhas, Garos, Karbis, Tiwas, Hajongs, Adibasis, Santals, Bodos, and Nepalese. Assamese, Rabha, Garo, Karbi, Tiwa, Hindi, Bodo, Santali, Sadri and English are the languages spoken.

Guwahati is a major city in eastern India, often considered as the gateway to the North-East Region of the country and is the largest city within the region.


ARCHDIOCESE OF IMPHAL

Archbishop: Most Rev. Linus Neli
Youth Director: Fr. Leivon Albert Lamkang

The Archdiocese of Imphal covers the entire State of Manipur which is bounded by Nagaland in the North, Mizoram in the South, Upper Myanmar in the East and Cachar district of Assam in the West. Total populationis2.3 millions and the Catholics are around 80,000. Over 35 languages are spoken and among them the main ones are Anal, English, Manipuri, Hmar, Mao, Maram, Mayon, Mizo, Monsang, Maring, Paite, Poumai, Rongmei, Tangkhul, Thadou and Zou. In the heart of the town and surrounded by a moat, are ruins of the old Palace of Kangla. Until 2003, the grounds used to be occupied by the Assam Rifles, a paramilitary force. Another place of historical interest is the Polo Ground which is the oldest existing polo ground in the world. Near the Polo Ground is the Manipur State Museum, which has a good collection of old artifacts and nice pictures depicting the history of Manipur. 'Ima Keithel' at Khwairamband Bazar is the only market in the world where, as the name suggests, all the stalls are run by women.


DIOCESE OF ITANAGAR

Bishop: Most Rev. Benny Varghese
Youth Director: Fr. Roshan Bamin

The diocese of Itanagar is in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the North East. It was erected on December 7, 2005 and has an Areaof 52,283 sq. kms. Total population is 670.973, while the Catholic population is 80.914.It comprises of 10 districts of the state namely Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Upper Subansiri, Lower Subansiri, Kurung Kamay, West Siang, East Siang, and Upper Siang. Languages spoken are Adi, Aka, Apatani, Digaru, Hill Miri, Idu, Khampti, Miji, Mishing, Mishmi, Monpa, Nyishi, Nocte, Sherdukpen, Singpho, Tagin, Tangsa, Wancho etc.


DIOCESE OF JOWAI

Bishop: Most Rev. Ferdinand Dkhar
Youth Director: Fr. Ebor Lamare

Jowai is the headquarters of Jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India. It is the home of the Pnar Tribes.

It is a very scenic place which is located on top of a plateau which is surrounded on three sides by the Myntdu river. Situated at an altitude of 1500 m above sea level. It also serves as a business and education hub of the entire district. It has schools, colleges and hospitals and other amenities for a town.


DIOCESE OF KOHIMA

Bishop: Most Rev. James Thoppil
Youth Director: Fr. George Vekupa

DIOCESE OF MIAO

Bishop: Most Rev. George Palliparampil SDB
Youth Director: Fr. Pramod Godeswar
Lady Animator: Sr. Philisita Kujur MSMHC

The diocese of Miao, bifurcated from Dibrugarh on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005 has an area of 43,955 sq. kms., with the total population of 473,120.

As of today, the Catholic population of East Arunachal is 70,000(approx) with 12 mission stations. It covers 6 districts namely Tirap, Changlang, Anjaw, Lohit, Dibang Valley and Lower Dibang Valley.


DIOCESE OF NONGSTOIN

Bishop: Most Rev. Wilbert Marwein
Youth Director: Fr. John Ryntathiang

Nongstoin is the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India. Nongstoin lies about 93 km from Shillong. Nongstoin in Meghalaya is famous for a very unique stone which has natural embroidery colour in itself. The stone is found only here.

The first saw mill of Meghalaya was established here and hence it became the capital of log works, which was later banned by the honourable Supreme Court of India. In January 2006, Pope Benedict XVI erected a diocese in Nongstoin, covering the West Khasi Hills district.


ARCHDIOCESE OF SHILLONG

Archbishop: Most Rev. Victor Lyngdoh
Youth Director: Fr. Jameris Shylla

In 1934, the Diocese of Shillong was erected and Bp Louis Mathias, sdb, was appointed as its First Bishop. Following his transfer to Madras, Bishop Stephen Ferrando, sdb, of Krishnagar diocese was transferred to Shillong as its second bishop in 1935.

Shillong Archdiocese, comprises the following districts of Meghalaya: East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi. Languages spoken are Khasi, Pnar, Hindi, English, Assamese, Garo, Karbi, Tiwa and Nepali. Christianity is the dominant religion in the city.

A sizeable proportion of the population follow the original Khasi religion. Other religions found in India are also represented in significant numbers in the city.


DIOCESE OF TEZPUR

Bishop: Most Rev. Michael Akasius
Youth Director: Fr. Niran Rabha

Tezpur is a city and a municipal board in Sonitpur in the Indian state of Assam. It is an ancient town on the banks of the river Brahmaputra and is the largest of the north bank towns.

It is also the administrative headquarters of the Sonitpur district of Assam.

The Diocese of Tezpur comprises the Civil Districts of Darrang, Sonitpur, North Lakhimpur and Dhemaji on the North bank of the Brahmaputra; Rupahihat, Kaliabor and Samuguri subdivisions of Nagoan district on the Southern bank of Brahmaputra. Mundas, Kharia, Orang, Santhali, Assamese, Boro, Garo, Rabha, Tiwas, Karbis, Nishis etc. are the language spoken.


DIOCESE OF TURA

Bishop: Most Rev. Andrew Marak
Youth Director: Fr. Lyndoh T. Sangma

Tura was made a diocese on April 7, 1973, by detaching territories from the Archdiocese of Shillong - Guwahati. It covers an area of 8167 sq.kms and its Population is 730,000 out of which 191,632 are Catholics. The diocese comprises East and West Garo Hills districts and the part of Goalpara district south of Brahmaputra River. Languages spoken are Garo, Rabha, Assamese, Khasi, Bengali and English.

Tura is a city and a municipality in West Garo Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. One of the largest towns in Meghalaya, Tura is a valley located at the foothills of the Tura Hills and right below the Tura Peak. The climate in Tura is moderate throughout the year and has a large number of interesting and unexplored areas.