Roman Catholic Diocese of Legnica
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Legnica
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Diocese of Legnica
Dioecesis Legnicensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Poland |
| Metropolitan |
Wrocław |
| Statistics |
| Area |
8,500 km2 (3,300 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2003)
1,051,984
983,840 (93.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Katedra św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
(Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul) |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Stefan Cichy |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Legnica (Latin: Legnicen(sis)) is an diocese located in the city of Legnica in the Ecclesiastical province of Wrocław in Poland.
History
- March 25, 1992: Established as Diocese of Legnica from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Wrocław
Special churches
Katedra św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
( Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul)
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- Minor Basilicas:
- Bazylika św. Piotra i Pawła, Strzegom
- Bazylika Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny, Krzeszów
Leadership
- Bishops of Legnica (Roman rite)
- Bishop Tadeusz Rybak (1992.03.25 – 2005.03.19)
- Bishop Stefan Cichy (since 2005.03.19)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Legnica
- Religious organizations established in 1992
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Poland stubs
- European Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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