Roman Catholic Diocese of Gliwice

Roman Catholic Diocese of Gliwice
Diocese of Gliwice
Dioecesis Glivicensis
Location
Country Poland
Metropolitan Katowice
Statistics
Area 2,250 km2 (870 sq mi)
Population
Total
Catholics
(as of 2004)
731,933
667,796 (91.2%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Katedra św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
(Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul)
Current leadership
Bishop Jan Walenty Wieczorek
Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Alfons Kusz

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gliwice (Latin: Glivicen(sis)) is an diocese located in the city of Gliwice in the Ecclesiastical province of Katowice in Poland.

Contents

History

  • March 25, 1992: Established as Diocese of Gliwice from the Diocese of Częstochowa, Diocese of Katowice and Diocese of Opole

Leadership

  • Bishops of Gliwice (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jan Walenty Wieczorek (since March 25, 1992)

See also

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