Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh (Simlen(sis) et Chandigarhen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Simla and Chandigarh in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.

History

 * 4 June 1959: Established as Diocese of Simla from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Delhi and Simla
 * 12 May 1964: Renamed as Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh

Leadership

 * Bishops of Simla and Chandigarh (Latin Rite)
 * Bishop Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas (10 February 2009 – present)
 * Bishop Gerald John Mathias (22 December 1999 – 8 November 2007)
 * Bishop Gilbert Blaize Rego (11 March 1971 – 10 November 1999)
 * Bishop Alfred Fernández (13 April 1967 – 25 June 1970)
 * Archbishop Joseph Alexander Fernandes (Apostolic Administrator 1966 – 13 April 1967)
 * Bishop John Burke (12 May 1964 – 3 August 1966)
 * Bishops of Simla (Latin Rite)
 * Bishop John Burke (4 June 1959 – 12 May 1964)