The Jaiñtia Hills situates in the East of Khasi Hills, North of Bangladesh, west of North Cachar Hills and South of Karbi Anglong. Its capital town is Jowai which is 64 KM away from the State capital Shillong and comprises an area of 3,819 sq.km.

Presently, the Diocese of Jowai has 14 parishes and 24 convents, 1 Retreat Center, 1 Seminary, and 2 men institutions including 1 Technical School. The Catholic population reaches 88,013. The number of diocesan priests is 16, religious priests 22, religious brothers 4 and religious women 70.