Dioceseof Itanagar At A Glance

Bishop of Itanagar Most Rev. Benny Varghese Edathattel
Area 58,283
Population 997,148
Catholic Population 66,300
Languages spoken Adi, Apatani, Assamese, Chakma, Deori, Gallong, Hindi, Miniyong, Miri/Mishing, Monpa, Nepali, Nyishi, Nocte, Sherpa, Tagin Talgalo, Tamang, Wancho, Aka, kamti, Tangsa, Bokar, Bori, Simong, Adi Padam, Adi Minyong, Monpa
Parishes 50
Quasi Parishes/ Centres 03
Diocesan Priests 35
Religious Priests 123
Brothers in Regency 35
Religious Sisters 226
Religious Brothers 04
Formation House 01
Convents 60
Major Seminarians 15
Minor Seminarians 25
Colleges 03
Retreat Houses 02
Pastoral Centre 01
Publication 01
Home for the Aged 01