GENERAL INFORMATION


Diocesan Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Gerald John Mathias
Patrons St. Joseph, Spouse of Our Lady and St Francis of Assisi
Area 45, 125 Sq. Kms
Population Total 22, 681,894 (Catholics 7,600)
Languages Hindi, Urdu, Awadhi and English
Former Prelates Msgr. Joseph Angelo Poli, OFM Cap, Apostolic Administrator (1942 – 1947 resigned)

Most Rev. Albert Conrad De Vito, OFM Cap, First Bishop of Lucknow (1947-1970)

Rev. Mons. Pellegrino Ronchi OFM Cap, Adminsitrator (1970), later Bishop in Italy.

Most Rev. Cecil De Sa (1971-1983) transferred as Archbishop of Agra

Rev. Mons. Ignatius Martis (1983) Administrator

Most Rev. Alan de Lastic (1984-1991) transferred as Archbishop of Delhi

Mons. Oswald Lewis (1991-1993) Administrator

Most Rev. Albert D'Souza (1993-2007) transferred as Archbishop of Agra

Rev. Mons. Lancy Lobo (2007) Administrator