Rajshshi Diocese

Bishop of Rajshshi Diocese

Bishop:	Most Rev. Gervas Rozario, STD, DD
Diocese:	Rajshshi
Born:	15 August 1951, Satiangasa, P.O. Haroa Bonpara Dist. Natore – 6430, Bangladesh
Ordained Priest:	31 December 1980
Ellection Announcement:	15 January 2007
Erection of Diocese:	May 21, 1990
Elected as Bishop:	1 January 2007
Consecrated as Bishop:	22 March 2007
Residence:	Bishop's House Omorpur, Airport Road P.O. Sopura Rajshahi - 6203, Bangladesh.
Telephone:	(0721) 761 533 / 760 465
Mobile:	(00 88) 0171-274155
E mail:	bpgervas@yahoo.com rajdioc@btcl.net.bd
Fax No:	+8807218647
Patroness:	Christ the Redeemer
Total Area:	18.063 Sq. Km≤ (or 8,000 Sq. miles) The territory is located between 88.15 and 89.80 degrees longitude (East) between 23.75 and 25.25 latitude (North). The Diocese of Rajshahi has in its jurisdiction over the civil districts of Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Bogra, Chapai Nawabgonj, Naogaon and Joypurhat (excluding the Police Station of Panchbibi).
Total Population:	29,190,000
Catholics:	59,630
Languages spoken:	Bangla, Santali, Oraon (Kuruk and Sadri), Mahali and Paharia.