Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole
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Diocese of Opole
Dioecesis Opoliensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Poland |
| Metropolitan |
Katowice |
| Statistics |
| Area |
8,033 km2 (3,102 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
900,000
860,000 (95.6%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Katedra św. Krzyża
(Cathedral of the Holy Cross) |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Andrzej Czaja |
| Auxiliary Bishop |
Jan Kopiec, Pawel Stobrawa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole (Latin: Opoliensis) is an diocese located in the city of Opole in the Ecclesiastical province of Katowice in Poland.
History
- June 28, 1972: Established as Diocese of Opole from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Wrocław
Special churches
Katedra św. Krzyża
(
Cathedral of the Holy Cross)
Leadership
- Bishops of Opole (Roman rite)
- Bishop Franciszek Jop (1972 – 1976.09.24)
- Archbishop Alfons Nossol (1977.06.25 - 2009.08.14)
- Bishop Andrzej Czaja (since 2009.08.14)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Poland
- Religious organizations established in 1972
- Opole
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Poland stubs
- European Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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