Roman Catholic Diocese of Bydgoszcz

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bydgoszcz
Diocese of Bydgoszcz
Dioecesis Bydgostiensis
Location
Country Poland
Metropolitan Gniezno
Statistics
Area 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi)
Population
- Total
(as of 2004)
596,202
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral (Cathedral of St. Martin and St. Nicholas)
Current leadership
Bishop Jan Tyrawa

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bydgoszcz (Latin: Bydgostien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bydgoszcz in the Ecclesiastical province of Gniezno in Poland.

Contents

History

  • February 24, 2004: Established as Diocese of Bydgoscz

Leadership

  • Bishops of Bydgoszcz (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jan Tyrawa (since February 24, 2004)

See also

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