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The Catholic Diocese of Khandwa: Empowered by the Holy Spirit and under the leadership of our Lord Jesus Christ, our mission as the Diocese of Khandwa is to provide direction and support to every member in witnessing to the world of God's love in the living Christ; so that we are called to live out our witness in our workplaces, churches and communities.
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As a pilgrim people, in the Light of the Word, guided and renewed by the Spirit in love and compassion, we priests, religious and laity move forward with a deep commitment to our pastoral responsibilities, witnessing to Christ, liberating the under privileged, empowering the laity, and thus build up strong local Christian communities of faith and together become true evangelizers

Most.Rev.A.A. Sebastian Durairaj SVD

 The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr. A.A.Sebastian Durairaj (Provincial Superior of the SVD Central Indian Province) Bishop of Khandwa. The announcement was made public at 3.30 pm (IST) on May 11, 2009 Fr. A.A.Sebastian Durairaj  is the third bishop of Khandwa and he succeeds Most Rev. Dr. Abraham Viruthakulangara (1977 to 1998) and Most Rev. Dr. Leo Cornelio SVD (1999 to 2007). The Bishop-Elect of Khandwa diocese was consecrated and took charge of the catholic o