Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut () 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) References External links GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy Roman Catholic dioceses in India Christian organizations established in 1956 Christianity in Uttar Pradesh Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century 1956 establishments in Uttar Pradesh Meerut