Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem
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Diocese of Bethlehem
Dioecesis Bethlehemensis |
| Location |
| Country |
South Africa |
| Metropolitan |
Bloemfontein |
| Statistics |
| Area |
34,965 km2 (13,500 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2006)
77,600
946,000 (8.2%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Jan de Groef, M. Afr. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem (Latin: Bethlehemen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bethlehem in the Ecclesiastical province of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
History
- February 12, 1948: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bethlehem from the Apostolic Vicariate of Kroonstad
- January 11, 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Bethlehem
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Bethlehem.
Leadership
- Bishops of Bethlehem (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jan de Groef, M. Afr. (since 2008.12.31)
- Bishop Hubert Bucher (1976.12.09 - 2008.12.31)
- Bishop Peter Kelleter, C.S.Sp. (1951.01.11 – 1975.07.05)
- Vicars Apostolic of Bethlehem (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Kelleter, C.S.Sp. (1950.03.12 – 1951.01.11)
- Bishop Léon Klerlein, C.S.Sp. (1948.02.12 – 1950.05.22)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in South Africa
- Religious organizations established in 1948
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- South Africa stubs
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