History

The Diocese of Aurangabad was erected by the Decree 'Qui Arcano' (No. 1139/78) dated December 1997. It comprises of seven civil districts, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani and Nanded are taken from the Diocese of Amravati and Latur. Bhir and Osmanabad are taken from the Archdiocese of Hyderabad. This entire region constitutes a political unit named MARATHWADA in Maharashtra.





Bp EDWIN COLACO
Born : Oct. 02, 1937
Priestly Ordn.: Dec. 02, 1964
Episcopal Ordn.: Jul. 30, 1995

Address:
Bishop's House
Aurangabad Cantt. 431 002.
Maharashtra.
 
Tel: (0240) 23 70 576, 23 70 245 (O),
23 70 545 (P)