Archdiocese of Agra, India

Also known as

• Archidioecesis Agraënsis

Founded

• 17 May 1784 Pope Pius VI by Mission “Sui Iuris” of Hindustan

Elevated

• 1820 by Pope Pius VII to the Vicariate Apostolic of Tibet-Hindustan
• 1 September 1886 by Pope Leo XIII to an Archdiocese

Suffragans

Bishops

Additional Information

• Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India
• Google Map
• Patron Saints of the Archdiocese

Notes

Much missionary work in the area was entrusted to the Capuchins. Princess Sumroo, ruler over the city of Sardana (United Provinces) and a convert from Mohammedanism, notably advanced the cause of Catholicism within her domain. She secured the appointment of one of the mission priests of her territory to the episcopal dignity, and is known for her numerous charities.