Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut (Meeruten(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Meerut in the ecclesiastical province of Agra in India.

History

 * 20 February 1956: Established as the Diocese of Meerut from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agra

Special churches

 * Minor Basilicas:
 * Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, Sardhana

Leadership

 * Bishops of Meerut (Latin Rite)
 * Archbishop Joseph Bartholomew Evangelisti, O.F.M. Cap. (29 February 1956 – 3 August 1973)
 * Bishop Patrick Nair (5 April 1974 – 3 December 2008)
 * Bishop Francis Kalist (3 December 2008 – 19 March 2022) Appointed Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
 * Diocesan Administrator Fr. Valerian Pinto (2 May 2022 – Present)
 * Bishop-elect Bhaskar Jesuraj (13 January 2024 – Present)