Established in 1889, the Archdiocese of Shillong serves as a major center of Catholic faith, education, social outreach, and pastoral ministry in Northeast India with several suffragan dioceses under its ecclesiastical province.
East Khasi Hills & Ri Bhoi Districts
The Archdiocese of Shillong is one of the oldest and most influential Catholic jurisdictions in Northeast India, serving over 350,000 Catholics across Meghalaya.
The Archdiocese oversees a vibrant network of parishes, educational institutions, healthcare centers, formation houses, and social service ministries.
The ecclesiastical province includes the suffragan dioceses of Aizawl, Agartala, Jowai, Nongstoiñ, and Tura.
1889
Mary Help of Christians
~5,200 Sq. Km
1.08 Million+
Parishes
Priests
Educational Institutions
Healthcare Centres
Khasi, Pnar, Hindi, English, Assamese, Garo, Karbi, Tiwa & Nepali
8 Pastoral Zones with 22 Formation Houses across the Archdiocese.
48 Congregations including 15 Men Congregations and 33 Women Congregations.
